IFFY began in 2020 as a local Ypsilanti film event, screening a selection of independent short films for a community that had yet to have a comparable annual film event of its own. Today, IFFY is a nonprofit organization that continues to host an annual festival that engages minds and stirs imaginations. It's led by independent filmmakers and artists, and supported by volunteers, all committed to bringing fresh arts and culture programs to the Ypsilanti community.