Cleveland International Film Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland International Film Festival logo
a man stands at a podium, with the film festival logo projected on a screen behind him
Director Flavio Alves at the 2019 film festival
Statusactive
Genrefilm festival
FrequencyAnnually
VenuePlayhouse Square
Location(s)Cleveland
Years active48
InauguratedApril 13, 1977 (1977-04-13)
FounderJonathan Forman
Most recentApril 3–21, 2024 (2024-04-03 – 2024-04-21)
LeaderMarcie Goodman
Websitewww.clevelandfilm.org

The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) is an annual film festival based in Cleveland, Ohio. CIFF is the largest film festival in Ohio and among the longest-running in the United States.[1] It was first held in 1977, showcasing seven feature films from ten countries over ten weeks at the Cedar Lee Theatre.[2]

Throughout its history, CIFF has experienced tremendous growth. Its 48th festival in 2024 included an in-person and virtual component with 363 films from 60 countries.[3] CIFF is also an Academy Award qualifying festival.[4]

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  4. ^ "93rd ACADEMY AWARDS - SHORT FILMS QUALIFYING FESTIVAL LIST" (PDF).