The Rockford Film Festival is committed to becoming an innovative stage for global film art, providing a platform for independent filmmakers and creative teams to showcase their talents and perspectives, while also bringing audiences a diverse and inspiring viewing experience. Our vision is to connect the world through film, to let every visual story find an audience, and to make film art a bridge for cultural exchange.

The Rockford Film Festival is driven by a passionate and creative team. Our curatorial team is composed of senior film scholars, producers and international judges, ensuring that every selected work can bring a moving experience. Our partners include world-renowned film festivals, art institutions and American film productions, and their support is the cornerstone of the success of the film festival.

Since its inception, the Rockford Film Festival has established in-depth cooperative relations with film festivals in various countries. We have also witnessed many award-winning films set sail from Rockford to the wider world. For example, the American independent masterpiece "Beyond the Horizon" successfully won multiple awards after its debut at the film festival. We are proud of this and will continue to support filmmakers to achieve success.