The Fribourg International Film Festival Association is the funding body of the Festival. Founded in 1987 with headquater in Fribourg, the non-profit organization aims to promote the understanding between the cultures and more particularly between the so-called North and South. It gives preference to films that stimulate reflection and provoke discussion. 

The Association is formed by Festival friends and active members (individuals or collective membership) and counts almost 300 persons. The membership fees contribute to the organization of the Festival. They are also connected to some interesting advantages.

Board
François Nordmann
Patrice Zurich, Lucie Bader, Madeleine Descloux, Erwin Jutzet, Paul-Albert Nobs, Dominique Willemin

Former presidents
Magda Bossy, Ivan Stern, Paul Jubin, Jean-Paul Rüttimann, Charles Ridoré, Jean-François Giovannini, Ruth Lüthi, Walter Stoffel

Membres fondateurs et institutionnels
Action de carême, E-Changer, Pain pour le prochain