CIFF September Short Shorts

Let’s spend some time reminiscing about short shorts!

The Jokes On Her Comedy Prize

Offering a $5,000 grant for women playwrights who prioritize laughter (dark comedies included). This prize is for plays intentionally written to be categorized as a comedy.

The Black Public Media 2026 Open Call - For Nonfiction Filmmakers

Filmmakers are invited to submit feature-length nonfiction projects in a range of formats, styles, subject matter and genres.

She Creates Shorts Fest & Expo

Save the Date for the 1st Annual WIFTOH Festival

newportFILM’s Cinematography Lab

newportFILM’s Cinematography Lab offers creative support and mentorship to early- to mid-career, image-centered filmmakers currently working on a short- or feature-length documentary film.

Business Basics: Building Essential Foundations for Film Business Success

Filmmaking is more than an art, it's a business!

This workshop will help set you up for success as a businessperson and filmmaker before your next project.

Horror on the Big Screen: The Blair Witch Project: Screening and Q&A

Canton Palace Theatre hosts The Blair Witch Project screening and Q&A with cast members Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael C. Williams.

17th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

OGTTM: Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore “Kill the Irishman”

Ohio Goes To The Movies Free Screening

Ohio Connection: About Ohio news.

Earth Partner Prize 2026 - an open call for climate-focused art

The 2026 Earth Partner Prize is an open call that generates conversations around the urgent need for ecological justice. Applicants can apply with any medium.

CDFF17: Lagerland screening

Community partner: GCFC. Save on tickets with our discount code!

Women in Film & Television National Members Networking Night

Looking to expand your creative circle, crew up on out-of-state shoots, or just meet new industry peers? WIFT-US National Networking Night is your chance to do just that – and more.

Mandel JCC to celebrate 20th Jewish FilmFest featuring 39 films

The Mandel JCC will celebrate two decades of Jewish storytelling when the 20th annual Cleveland Jewish FilmFest returns from Oct. 8 through Oct. 18, featuring 39 films from 13 countries.

FFA Filmmaker Workshop: The Filmmaker's Festival Playbook

Free and open to the public

Attend a free interactive workshop, led by Film Festival Alliance Executive Director Mallory Martin.

The 48 Hour Film Project Kickoff 2026

Cleveland Horror & Sci-Fi

Write, shoot, and edit a film in 48 hours, and see it on the big screen!

CHEESEMONGERS UNITE

CDFF17's screening of The Big Cheese and a friendly blind tasting of locally made and European cheeses.

1st Annual Talent Connection

Hosted by the GCFC Associate Board

Are you a current or aspiring actor? Join us to get connected with local resources just for you!

FUTURE ON THE RUNWAY

CDFF17's screening of Couture to the Max and a short fashion show featuring a group of young aspiring designers.

BEHIND THE LENS: A TOAST TO THE FILMMAKERS!

CDFF17's exclusive screening of a CDFF 2026 Award-winning film with wine, appetizers, and fellow film lovers!

Music for the Soul

CDFF17's screening of Sing the World Better and a performance by RockAbility.

D.O.C. Studios Mode Mondays Acting Class

Free Film Intro Workshop at the Neighborhood Leadership Institute

Presented in partnership Cleveland City Councilwoman Deborah Gray - Ward 3

Learn how to get your start in the Cleveland Film Industry!

Public Square Movie Night

Ghostbusters (1984) screening!

Vimeo Short Film Grant

Lights, camera, funded. We’re supporting five filmmakers with money, mentorship, and equipment for their next short film project. See entry terms below.

After-Hours Movie Screening

Presented by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library

A free screening for those who are ready for anything...

Liminal Space Expo 2026

Free Food & Drinks • Networking • Live Demos • Local Vendors & More

Explore local film resources, meet industry professionals, experience live demos, & discover what's next for film in Cleveland!

Visual Post-Production for Film workshop - Tri-C

Looking to advance your skills as an editor and apply them to narrative film? We have the class for you!

Simple Scary SFX Workshop

Featuring SFX artist Emma Swanson

Join WIFTUS and Emma Swanson for this in depth look at how to make SFX for your film on a budget. Open to any WIFT member. $15 non-members

Untangling Wonder: Cleveland State University TEDx Presentation

CIFF October Shorts Club - TEDx Screening

This special program showcases an inspiring selection of short films from recent CIFFs, each meticulously curated to celebrate creativity, curiosity, wonder, and profound achievement.

DOME Movies After Dark

DOME Movies After Dark is the Science Center's monthly Thursday night movie series where we bring some of your favorite blockbusters to our Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater.

CIFF October Shorts Club - Spooky Shorts at Cedar Lee

Beyond our annual Oscar®-qualifying festival, CIFF brings you the ultimate Halloween cinema experience with our annual Spooky Shorts presentation!

CIFF Deep Focus Master Class - Writing from Intellectual Property

Learn how to transform existing intellectual property (IP) into compelling scripts

Learn with Monice Mitchell Simms, multi-award-winning WGA screenwriter, author, filmmaker, and showrunner.

CIFF October Shorts Club - Spooky Shorts at CSU

Beyond our annual Oscar®-qualifying festival, CIFF brings you the ultimate Halloween cinema experience with our annual Spooky Shorts presentation!

JOATOBER EVENT

Three Halloween film screenings!

The Last Shop on Walnut movie event

Catch a chill movie night with The Last Shop on Walnut and some good vibes with friends!

D.O.C. Studios Mode Mondays Acting Class

Industry Panel Discussion: Co-Creating with AI -TriC

Expanding Creative Limits in Local Production Panel Discussion

CIFF Young Professionals Special Screening: "Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant"

Presented by the CIFF Young Professionals Group

Switch up your usual networking routine!

The 48 Hour Film Project Premiere Screenings

Cleveland Horror & Sci-Fi

See your project on the big screen!

Roy W. Dean Film Grant

For over 30 years, the Roy W. Dean Grant has funded independent films that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made.

The Credit Roll: Film Workers Support Group

Presented by the Property Masters Guild

Come and share your stories, voice your concerns, get support from our community, acquire valuable coping skills, and learn about available resources.