Tromsø International Film Festival presents challenging, high-quality films from around the world to a local, national and international audience. The festival was first held in 1991, with a total attendance of 5,200. In 2026, TIFF had 62,864 admissions to film screenings (68,795 total visits).
The festival will be held for the 37th time from January 18–24, 2027.
"From our unique position in the Arctic, TIFF will inspire humanism and freedom of expression"
VALUES:
Fearless - Challenging – Relevant
ARTISTIC PROFILE AND SOCIAL MISSION:
TIFF shall engage, challenge, and serve as an international arena for film experiences.
The TIFF foundation
After being run by Tromsø's public cinema since the beginning in 1991, Tromsø International Film Festival was in 2002 separated from the cinema and organized as a foundation with its own board. Founder of the TIFF foundation was Tromsø Kino IKF, now reorganized and renamed as Aurora kino IKS.
The board is elected every 2 years by a nomination committee appointed by the board of Aurora kino IKS and the sitting board of TIFF.
Winter Cinema
Tromsø International Film Festival is set in the dark polar nights,
which give's TIFF the unique possibility to screen films outdoor. The
outdoor cinema is located at the main square in the heart of Tromsø.
The program includes a selection of shorts and documentaries from the Films from the North program, along with special screenings and various other events.
