Cleveland International Film Festival

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Cleveland Film Society promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.

In pursuing its mission, the Cleveland Film Society will:

- Set high standards for quality film education and exhibition, placing artistic and cultural merit above commercial appeal.

- Foster understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and values.

- Work collaboratively to broaden access to quality film arts.

- Cultivate an innovative and forward-thinking organization.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The 36th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) will be held March 22-April 1, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Founded in 1977, the Cleveland Film Society has presented the Cleveland International Film Festival every spring for over three decades. In March 2011, Ohio’s premier film event featured over 300 films originating from over 60 countries and an attendance of over 78,000 - making the CIFF one of the largest and longest running regional film festivals in the US.

The CIFF was also recognized as one of the 50 leading film festivals in the world by IndieWIRE.

Over the past several years, the CIFF has maintained it's relevancy through it's wide survey of programming choices and growing audiences from the region including Akron, Columbus, Toledo, Detroit and Pittsburgh. Visiting filmmakers, panel discussions, and student screenings are all CIFF highlights.