The So Independent International Film Festival (SIFFA) is a London-based cultural organisation founded in 2016 by filmmaker, producer, and poet Luba Balagova Kandour.

Dedicated to Cinema of Higher Values — Beyond Differences Towards Dialogue, SIFFA celebrates independent voices, creative freedom, and meaningful storytelling.

For nearly a decade, SIFFA has hosted screenings, masterclasses, and industry events in the UK and abroad, building bridges between filmmakers, writers, and audiences across cultures.

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