The Christopher Meehan International Film Festival Foundation was established in 2011 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of film and theatre to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined audio and visual breakthroughs of future generations of creative professionals.

The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the film and theatre industry and cultural community as well as the general public.

The Foundation works in partnership year-round with various non-profit organizations to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of not having access to television and movies and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage.