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Cleveland International Film Festival
Festival submission opportunity. Deadline: 2027-04-30
- Type
- Festival
- Organizer
- The Cleveland Film Society
- Deadline
- 30 April 2027
- Where
- Cleveland, United States
- Compensation
- cash awards
- Disciplines
- film, filmmaking, shorts, feature film, documentary, live action film, animated film, directing, screenwriting
About this opportunity
The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), presented by The Cleveland Film Society, announces its call for entries for the 51st edition in spring 2027. This Academy Award®-qualifying festival seeks submissions across various film genres and lengths, with the call for entries opening on July 1, 2026. The festival offers cash awards and provides constructive feedback for paid submissions.
Who can apply
- Films whose productions were completed after June 1, 2024, are eligible.
- Must not have been exhibited in person within the Greater Cleveland area (requires Cleveland Premiere).
- Must not be available publicly online prior to festival dates.
- Academy Award®-qualifying for shorts (live action, animated, documentary).
- Accepts films of any runtime, any genre, from every country.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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