Festival Events

April 03, 2013  |  7:00 PM

George Gund III Memorial

Festival Dedication

In Memoriam George Gund III 1937-2013 At the Cleveland International Film Festival, we lovingly talked about “our George” all the time. But, of course, he was not just our George; he belonged to the world. George Gund III was a beloved son, brother, husband, father,...{more info}

April 08, 2013  |  5:30 PM

Evening at the Capitol Theatre

5:30 PM Pre-Film Reception at XYZ The Tavern 7:20 PM A FIGHTING HEART / THE SUGAR WARS screening at the Capitol Theatre (please find your seats by 7:00 PM) The Cleveland International Film Festival returns to Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood for the fourth consecutive year. The historic Capitol Theatre is another Gordon Square Arts District star that shines in its splendor. You...{more info}

April 09, 2013  |  9:00 AM

37th CIFF College Day

Show your love for film and for your college by attending College Day at the 37th CIFF on Tuesday, April 9th at Tower City Cinemas. Stop by the College Day table at the Festival with your valid college I.D. and receive free admission to any of the Tuesday, April 9th screenings listed below while ticket supplies last. Please note: You must...{more info}

April 09, 2013  |  5:30 PM

Evening at Shaker Square Cinemas

5:30 PM Pre-Film Reception at fire food & drink 7:20 PM FAR OUT ISN'T FAR ENOUGH screening at Shaker Square Cinemas (please find your seats by 7:00 PM) The Cleveland International Film Festival continues its tradition of holding an evening in Cleveland’s Shaker Square neighborhood for the fifth consecutive year. You must have a Film Festival pass or FAR OUT ISN’T FAR...{more info}

April 10, 2013  |  5:30 PM

Evening at the Apollo Theatre

The Cleveland International Film Festival is delighted to earn the support of Oberlin College to hold special double-feature screenings at the historic Apollo Theatre. Survival Prayer: 5:00 PM & 10:00 PM Dear Mr. Watterson: 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM Reception At Magpie Pizza: 9 PM - 10 PM You must have a Film Festival pass, DEAR MR. WATTERSON, or SURVIVAL PRAYER ticket for admission...{more info}

April 11, 2013  |  9:00 AM

Day and Knight in Akron

The Knight Foundation enabled the launch of our first-ever CIFF screenings outside of Cuyahoga County in 2011 and 2012 when the Knight Night in Akron was presented at the Plaza Cinemas at Chapel Hill. The tremendous response has emboldened the CIFF to seek a larger presence in Downtown Akron. We are thrilled to collaborate with the Akron Art Museum, Akron-Summit...{more info}