The NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) is an annual event that celebrates independent cinema, bringing together filmmakers and audiences from around the world. Now in its seventh season, the festival accepts submissions of short-subject films and hosts screenings at various venues in the Cowlitz County region, including Lower Columbia College, in Longview, Washington. The festival features a diverse lineup of international and local voices, with winning entries often premiering at a red-carpet event.