The 12th month of the year is a time to look back -- and to look ahead. One key Arlington cultural event in 2011 was the first international film festival, brought to you at the Regent in October not by an outside group but by Arlington residents.

Uruguayan troupe dances carnival to close festival.

They are J. Alberto Guzman is the festival's founder, and his wife, April L. Ranck, the executive director. They provide a reminder of what you may have missed and what you may look forward next October:

The Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF)  wrapped up its first successful year of world-class film screening and events Sunday, Oct. 9. It proved to be a triumphant year that included screenings of 16 features and 12 shorts from an impressive lineup of local, national and international independent filmmakers.