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The CIFF50 program has arrived! 🎬 50 years of bold storytelling. 5 decades of filmmakers who refused to wait. This year’s lineup celebrates where we’ve been & where independent film is headed next. Explore the full schedule clevelandfilm.org #CIFF50 #clevelandfilm

Join us for the first ever CIFF—How to Fest Workshop. Get the inside scoop on how to navigate the film program on our new website, learn about special events and more! clevelandfilm.org/programs/event…

Love film? 🎬 Volunteer at CIFF50 and help bring our 50th Festival to life, April 9–18, 2026. From welcoming guests to keeping screenings running smoothly, volunteers are at the heart of the Festival. Apply: airtable.com/appOfUPvmaSZzs…

Independent film doesn't wait for permission. It finds a way. Start planning by getting your membership for early access today at clevelandfilm.org/store/membersh…!

We’re almost to CIFF50 and we're so excited!⏳ 7x7+1 continues with a new streaming program celebrating short films that helped define CIFF over nearly five decades. Explore the series, and get your tickets for this year's film festival by visiting clevelandfilm.org/programs/event…

Forty-nine festivals. Thousands of films. One city that keeps showing up for independent voices. This moment from CIFF38 reminds us why we do this—filmmakers and film lovers in the same room, sharing something that matters. Here's to fifty years of it.

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The CIFF50 program has arrived! 🎬 50 years of bold storytelling. 5 decades of filmmakers who refused to wait. This year’s lineup celebrates where we’ve been & where independent film is headed next. Explore the full schedule clevelandfilm.org #CIFF50 #clevelandfilm

CIFF50 wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who welcome guests, support filmmakers, and help bring 50 years of independent film to life across Cleveland. Sign up to volunteer at ClevelandFilm.org #CIFF50 #CIFFVolunteershttps://t.co/hwJvuJHIdo

Week two of 7x7+1 is now streaming 🎥 This ongoing retrospective brings indelible short films from CIFF’s history back to the screen, one curated program at a time. Tune in: clevelandfilm.org/events/7x7-ret…

Missed the announcement at Get Shorty? To celebrate 50 years of the Cleveland International Film Festival, we’re opening the archive 🎬 Starting Feb 20, stream a special shorts retrospective curated by CIFF’s shorts team: clevelandfilm.org/7x7/

Turn up your Get Shorty experience at the Cleveland International Film Festival with DJ Lily Jade bringing the vibes on February 12. Great films, a great crowd and music to keep the night moving. Grab your tickets today at: tinyurl.com/4be76zw6

The power of indie films lives in their honesty. These stories speak directly to community, identity, culture, and possibility. CIFF50 will celebrate the filmmakers who bring fresh perspectives to the global stage.

The CIFF community reaches far beyond the theater. It includes educators, artists, innovators, local businesses, and the many voices that shape our region. As we approach CIFF50, we honor the collective work that makes this Festival possible.

Indie filmmaking thrives on heart, grit, and vision. It turns limited resources into limitless impact. CIFF50 honors the creators who build worlds from pure imagination and invite us into stories that matter.

Some films entertain us. Indie films also change us. CIFF has spent fifty years championing the storytellers who take risks and tell the truth. This year will bring a new wave of voices that inspire conversation long after the credits roll.

Some films entertain us. Indie films also change us. CIFF has spent fifty years championing the storytellers who take risks and tell the truth. This year will bring a new wave of voices that inspire conversation long after the credits roll.

Thank you to everyone who supported CIFF during our annual Give the Gift of Film! Your support powers bold storytelling, uplifts filmmakers, and keeps film culture vibrant in Cleveland. CIFF membership is still open and there are great perks! Ready to ... bit.ly/3XZekw3

Independent films remind us how bold creativity can be when artists lead the way. These stories challenge, heal, and expand how we see the world. CIFF50 will continue that legacy with filmmakers who are ready to shake the screen.

Happy New Year from CIFF! CIFF50 is finally here and we cannot wait to celebrate fifty years of film, storytelling, discovery, and connection with you. Here is to a year filled with premieres, powerful voices, and unforgettable moments.

We're stepping into a milestone year for CIFF. 2026 marks our 50th festival, and we're honoring every artist, partner, and fan who helped us reach this moment. The curtain rises soon, but the absolute final deadline to see your film on the screen is J... bit.ly/4pDhB0q