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film festival

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

Upcoming Dates:

04/10/2026 to 04/12/2026

  • Animation
  • Art/Specialty
  • Comedy
  • Documentary
  • General
  • Horror
  • Independent
  • Shorts
  • Special Interest
  • Student/Youth

The first Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival was held in 2001 at Mount Mercy University’s McAuley Auditorium. In the 20+ years since, CRIFF has continued to provide a venue for Iowa-connected filmmakers to screen their work for peers and general audiences. The organization’s primary goals are to encourage independent filmmakers with Iowa ties to continue improving their craft, to provide a place to specifically showcase Iowa-connected films, present a unique cultural event to the community, and to offer networking opportunities for the purpose of building the Iowa Filmmaking Industry.

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