Staunton International Film Festival or SIFF is a community based festival focused on emerging filmmakers with a high emphasis on experimental, avant-garde and independent underground cinema. The festival was conceived by filmmakers for filmmakers and is setup to be an alternative to the often elitist mainstream festivals. This year SIFF will take place on September 9-10 with a variety of showcases in multiple cinemas, art galleries, book shops, bars, coffee houses and other venues throughout Staunton Virginia.