Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

Catch cinematic excellence at CRIFF 2026, Apr. 10-12, 2026 at Collins Road Theatres, Marion, Iowa

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Happy Giving Tuesday! By supporting CRIFF, you support the Iowa-connected stories of filmmakers everywhere! https://t.co/sfB3oF6aWd
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The IF Workshop recap! Thank you filmmakers🍿⭐
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Reminder that the regular deadline to enter your film is Monday, November 17 😄 Visit https://t.co/YvqPGyynro for details, rules, and to enter. Visit https://t.co/G0AUOg8eoW for all the info about CRIFF, the IF Workshop, and archives of previous festivals!

[Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival @criff_01]

Throwback to our IF Workshop speakers and their work that has screened at CRIFF!
Lee Ross (Tender), Bruce James Bales (Knee High), and Kevin Shepherd (Shut the Box)!
#CRIFF #CRIFilm #TheIFWorkshop #IowaFilmmaking #ThisIsIowa #ThrowbackThursday #IowaFilm #IndependentFilm

[Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival @criff_01]

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended The IF Workshop! Our guest filmmakers: Kevin Shepherd, Bruce James Bales, and Lee Ross.
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Reminder: The regular deadline to enter is Mon. Nov. 17! https://t.co/gQt8sZzBnM

#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026

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Have a great Halloween and don't forget the next deadline is November 17!

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Let’s settle this — best horror villain of all time? 👀 #SpookySeason #CRIFF2026

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Join us for the IF Workshop for filmmaking Nov. 9! The event features speakers who will share their expertise, offer valuable advice, and answer your questions about the film industry. https://t.co/HA6zPLhSRY, tickets at https://t.co/YXwlSCVKiu #IndependentFilm

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Hey, fellow Iowans or former Iowans. Don't miss out on this festival that celebrates your tie to the state. Only a few days til the second deadline!
https://t.co/YvqPGyxPBQ
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[Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival @criff_01]

Halloweenapalooza is a horror film festival from October 10-11 at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. Get your ticket for days of films, guests, vendors, cosplay, and parties!
https://t.co/U8R1l0ZI4O
#FilmFestival #IndieFilm #horrorfilm #OttumwaEvents #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking

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Refocus Film Festival is October 9th to 12th, 2025 in Iowa City’s FilmScene and the Ped Mall. Get your tickets for an amazing experience!🍿#filmfestivalcircuit #iowafilmmaking #midwestfilmmaking #independentfilm #thisisiowa
https://t.co/kd4FVPggPK

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CRIFF 2026 Call for Entries is OPEN!
Enter now on https://t.co/BDnehCIRJx 
More info at https://t.co/gQt8sZzBnM

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[Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival @criff_01]

Today is the Super Early Deadline. Enter by midnight!
https://t.co/YvqPGyynro
https://t.co/G0AUOg8eoW
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The CRIFF Call for Entries is OPEN! Details on our website https://t.co/G0AUOg7Gzo. Enter at https://t.co/YvqPGyxPBQ!

#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026

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Final Entry Deadline is Friday, January 12th at midnight! Student deadline extended to Jan. 21 - just use CRIFFstudent24 waiver code! https://t.co/C9f3gQKFlg
#filmfreeway #cedarrapidsindependentfilmfestival #Criff #filmfestival #filmfestival2024 #filmfestivalcircuit

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CRIFF is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year! https://t.co/6lA1efESko #criff #cedarrapidsindependentfilmfestival #filmfestival

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FSB was proud to sponsor The Eddy Awards at the @criff_01, celebrating Iowa-connected filmmakers. Congrats to all winners of the Gold and Silver Eddy Awards! It was an honor to present the awards and recognize their passion and dedication in creating outstanding films.

[Practical Farmers @practicalfarmer]

Livestock on the Land will be screening on 4/15 @ the CR Independent Film Fest @criff_01.

What sets it apart from other docs about regenerative grazing is its focus on people. If we want ag that works for our people, we have to work together to build it.
https://t.co/a2Qxb6WQik

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/cGFm0gTvsC