During this time when we are all striving to find new ways to connect, while also doing our part to keep ourselves and one another healthy and safe, the Cleveland International Film Festival has reinvented CIFF44.
Film festival organizers have created a space for film fans to support and celebrate independent film and filmmakers.
To kick things off, CIFF44 is carrying out the tradition of releasing the highly anticipated Festival Trailer. Sponsored by Jinny and John Johnson, the trailer was produced and created by the minds at Fusion Filmworks and features the song Miles To Go from local musicians Astronymer and Jul Big Green. To view the CIFF44 trailer, visit clevelandfilm.org.
The Festival also is launching its annual Challenge Match. To donate, visit clevelandfilm.org/donate.
In addition, festival supporters have the opportunity to purchase CIFF44 merchandise. These limited-edition collector’s items, designed by Type Twenty Seven and Fusion Filmworks, include everything from coffee tumblers to t-shirts. To purchase CIFF44 swag, visit clevelandfilm.org/merch.
CIFF also is releasing new podcast episodes of CIFF Speaks. Listeners can join hosts Dee Perry and Aaron Spears as they talk film, do a handful of CIFF giveaways, and even invite special guests to join them to discuss all things CIFF. Find CIFF Speaks at clevelandfilm.org/ciffspeaks or on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you subscribe to your favorite podcasts.
In April, CIFF will present CIFF Streams. This program will give subscribers access to their own CIFF44 experience in their own homes by presenting many of the feature and short films slated to be part of the CIFF44 line-up. Go to the CIFF website for film details, pricing and launch date.
For now, CIFF supporters are invited and encouraged to visit clevelandfilm.org/alums for a listing of CIFF film alums from the past three Festivals that are currently available for streaming.
