Tier 3
Cedar Rapids, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Our festival started in 2001, as a venue for filmmakers with connections to Iowa to screen their work for peers and general audiences. A big part of CRIFF is recognizing that people with ties to Iowa are in the production industry EVERYWHERE. We're looking for films from
Submitting to Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival takes place in Cedar Rapids, United States.
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