Cleveland International Film Festival | |
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![]() Director Flavio Alves at the 2019 film festival | |
Status | active |
Genre | film festival |
Frequency | Annually |
Venue | Playhouse Square |
Location(s) | Cleveland |
Years active | 48 |
Inaugurated | April 13, 1977 |
Founder | Jonathan Forman |
Most recent | April 3–21, 2024 |
Leader | Marcie Goodman |
Website | www |
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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