Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) celebrates films and filmmakers from around the world—with Iowa Connections. That could be a crew or cast member who lived, worked or went to school in Iowa; a film that was produced, at least in part, in Iowa; or a story featuring an Iowa subject or Iowan (present or former, real or fictional). We focus on these with the goal of strengthening existing connections and making new ones. More importantly, we want to help filmmakers - especially those just starting out - find those connections that will help them grow as artists, storytellers and contributors to the cultural landscape of Iowa and the world. CRIFF is traditionally held the 1st full non-Easter weekend in April.