our mission

NFF supports the goal of Cultural Equity as a critical component to the long-term viability and growth of the Norwalk artistic community. Our mission is illuminated and magnified through the Festival’s films and filmmakers.

The Norwalk Film Festival was founded by a grassroots group of filmmakers, community cultural leaders, and movie lovers living and working in Norwalk.  The festival celebrates independent filmmaking, and emerging voices with diverse backgrounds.   The goal of the volunteer-based NFF committee is to bring local communities together and stimulate conversations generated by the films. 

Photo: NFF leadership team presents 2021 Standing Ovation Award to Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Oscar Guerra. Pictured, left-right, are NFF Team leaders Alex Morsanutto, Jennifer Bangser, Marge Costa, and Justin Matley. Kneeling is 2021 Standing Ovation award-winner, Oscar nominated and Tony award-winning actor, Robin De Jesus who presented 2022 Award to Oscar.