The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
April 3-4, 2009

We like to think of Eastern Iowa as just like Hollywood, but without the pollution, crime, long commutes, overcrowding and egos. This rich region possesses some of the country’s most creative, talented, intelligent and hardworking filmmakers.

As technology advancements level the playing field for many independent filmmakers, these creators search for audiences, recognition and career-building opportunities. Our organization, Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers, is here to help current and former Iowans with marquee ambitions to achieve their goals. In addition to hosting the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival each April, we assist with connections to education, employment, cast and crew, festivals and other venues.

Check back for information about the 2009 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Visit the Festival page for more information about films, special events and more!

"What's Your Favorite Movie Quote?" Contest

Hey everyone, we put up our video showing our fans favorite movie quotes. Take a look they're hilarious! We want to know what your favorite movie quote is... So send us a clip of you acting out your favorite movie quote to mandy@crifm.org and you will be entered into a drawing for free tickets to the Film Festival. Send all submissions in by March 30, 2009. Once we have all entries we will draw to see who wins free tickets! Don't Forget the Festival is on April 3-4 at Collins Road Theaters in Marion. If you have any questions or comments send an email to mandy@crifm.org.

You can watch the promotion video here
We have a winner! Check out the winning selection here.

CRIFM takes home a 2008 "Icky" Award

We got an ICKY! (It’s a good thing.) We were so honored to be nominated for the 3rd Annual Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance Awards (aka The Icky’s) which were held Monday, January 26th at the Englert Theater in Iowa City. It was a great surprise to us that we took home the Innovation Excellence Award for Festival Programming ICKY, as we were competing with such well established and successful festivals as the 16th Annual Marion Arts Festival, the 2008 Toyota-Scion of Iowa City Jazz Festival, Chalk the Walk, the Freedom Festival, and the Iowa Arts Festival. We couldn’t be more grateful for this honor and we are crossing our fingers to be so lucky to be considered for the 4th annual Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICKY) Awards next year!