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Cleveland International Film Festival Returns to Cedar Lee For First Time in 35 Years

Screenings for 50th iteration of the festival will also show at Playhouse Square, CSU’s School of Film & Media Arts, and the Rock Hall.

by Mark Oprea March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

There’s a “Significant Challenge in Securing a Sustainable Future” for the Cleveland International Film Festival, Board Chair Says

Falling attendance and revenue, a shrinking staff, and a reports of ‘toxic’ work environment mean big changes are needed before the festival’s 50th anniversary, Joe Marinucci wrote in an email

by Mark Oprea June 19, 2025June 27, 2025

Photos: Views from the Opening Night of CIFF49 at Playhouse Square

by Emanuel Wallace March 28, 2025

Photos: Views from the Opening Night of CIFF 48 at Playhouse Square

by Emanuel Wallace April 4, 2024

I Am Stunned (and Ashamed?) To Report That I Have Lost All Interest in the Cleveland International Film Festival

by Sam Allard April 1, 2022August 12, 2025

Photos From the 2022 Cleveland International Film Festival Opening Night at Playhouse Square

by Emanuel Wallace March 31, 2022

Playhouse Square Reaches Agreement with Union Projectionists Ahead of CIFF46

by Sam Allard March 21, 2022June 22, 2025

Cleveland International Film Festival Will Add Week of Streaming to In-Person 2022 Festival

by Vince Grzegorek October 27, 2021August 8, 2025

Capitol Theatre to Launch Centennial Campaign April 8, Will Open for First Public Screening July 17

by Sam Allard March 29, 2021May 27, 2024

Cleveland International Film Festival Going Virtual in 2021

Sam AllardOctober 5, 2020August 17, 2023

Cleveland Cinemas to Offer “Curbside Concessions” Every Weekend, Now with White Claw

Sam AllardMay 20, 2020June 1, 2025

The 2020 Cleveland International Film Festival Launches Today With Streaming Service, Apple TV App

Brett ZelmanApril 15, 2020August 3, 2023