--- The MPTF Instant Film Festival is an event held on The Wasserman Campus, where teams of residents and volunteers create short films ranging from one to five minutes in a single day, culminating in screenings and awards for the finished works. This festival, which began in 2017, fosters collaboration among current industry professionals, college students, and MPTF residents. "The Marathon" is a specific event within the Boston SciFi Film Festival, which is the longest-running genre film festival in America, celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2026. This cinematic overload is a 24-hour non-stop binge viewing of classic, not-so-classic, and unconventional films, featuring guests, games, and surprises. The Boston SciFi Film Festival, held annually in February, typically includes around 30 features, 80 shorts, and 10 workshops or panels.