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Catch cinematic excellence at the 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, April 10-12, 2026, at the Collins Road Theatres, 1462 Twixt Town Rd, Marion, IA 52302.

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Happy Fun Fact Friday! 🍿⭐
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026 #MidwestFilmmaking #CedarRapids #MarionIowa #CollinsRoadTheatres #FilmFestival2026

14.11.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Fun Fact Friday! 🍿⭐
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026 #MidwestFilmmaking #CedarRapids #MarionIowa #CollinsRoadTheatres #FilmFestival2026

14.11.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Throwback to our IF Workshop speakers and their work that has screened at CRIFF!
Lee Ross, Bruce James Bales, and Kevin Shepherd!
#CRIFF #CRIFilm #TheIFWorkshop #IowaFilmmaking #ThisIsIowa #ThrowbackThursday #IowaFilm #IndependentFilm

14.11.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended The IF Workshop! #CedaRrapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFM #TheIfWorkshop #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmmakers #IowaFilm #ThisIsIowa

13.11.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reminder that the regular deadline to enter your film is Monday November 17!
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026 #CedarRapids #MarionIowa #FilmFestival2026

12.11.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come get your answers this weekend at the IF Workshop! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crifm-filmmaking-workshop-tickets-1778797333709?aff=oddtdtcreator
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CedarRapids #MarionIowa

08.11.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Film Fact Friday! There is some discussion on whether Roundhay Garden Scene is truly the first moving picture or if it’s The Horse in Motion (1878). What are your thoughts?
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CedarRapids #MarionIowa

07.11.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The IF Workshop, presented by Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers is Sunday, November 9, 1-4:30 p.m. at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crifm-filmmaking-workshop-tickets-1778797333709?aff=oddtdtcreator

02.11.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Spooky Film Fact FridayπŸ‘» Have a great Halloween and don't forget the next deadline is November 17! πŸŽƒ

#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CedarRapids #MarionIowa #FilmFestival2026 #HappyHalloween #Halloween

31.10.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Halloween! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»πŸΏWhat's your favorite scary movie this year? πŸ‘€

#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026 #CedarRapids #MarionIowa #CollinsRoadTheatres #FilmFestival2026

31.10.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cedar River Film Festival takes place October 31st and November 1st at the Oster Regent Theatre in Cedar Falls. Tickets are available on their website at MYCFCT.ORG
#FilmFestivals #CedarFallsIowa #CertfiedFilmFestival #ThisIsIowa

27.10.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s settle this β€” best horror villain of all time? πŸ‘€ #SpookySeason #CRIFF2026

26.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Film Fact Friday 😎 and a friendly reminder that the next deadline for film entries is Nov. 17!
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CedarRapids #MarionIowa #FilmFestival2026

24.10.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a Film Workshop open to anyone interested in filmmaking! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crifm-filmmaking-workshop-tickets-1778797333709?aff=oddtdtcreator
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndependentFilm #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CedarRapids #MarionIowa

24.10.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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://filmfreeway.com/CRIFF
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #IndieFilm #IowaFilmmaking #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #MidwestFilmmaking #CedarRapids

17.10.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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://www.halloweenapalooza.com/
#FilmFestival #IndieFilm #horrorfilm #OttumwaEvents #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking

05.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Refocus Film Festival is October 9th to 12th, 2025 in Iowa City’s FilmScene and the Ped Mall. Get your ticket for an amazing experience!🍿#filmfestivalcircuit #iowafilmmaking #midwestfilmmaking #independentfilmΒ 
http://www.refocusfilmfestival.org/

04.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Sioux City International Film Festival is happening October 2-5 at the ACX Promenade Cinema in Sioux City! A huge slate of great films, workshops, guest artists and panel discussions!Β 
https://www.siouxcityfilmfest.org/
#filmfestivalcircuit #filmfestival2023 #filmfestival #filmfestivals

28.09.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our super early deadline for entries is Monday. What are you waiting for? Enter now on FilmFreeway.com/CRIFFΒ 

#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #Filmmaker #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #CollinsRoadTheatres

21.09.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Iowans, former Iowans, and Iowa film students...CRIFF's appreciative audiences want to see your work!
Visit https://crifm.org for information, and enter at https://filmfreeway.com/CRIFF
#FilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFreeway #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #FilmFestival2025 #ThisIsIowa

20.09.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's your favorite Redford role or movie (as an actor or director)!Β 
#RobertRedford #SundanceFilmFestival #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndieFilm #Filmmaker #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026

18.09.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 CRIFF Call for Entries is OPEN! Details on our website https://crifm.org. Enter at https://filmfreeway.com/CRIFF!
#CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #CRIFF #FilmFestival #FilmFestivals #IndependentFilm #IowaFilmmaking #FilmFestivalCircuit #ThisIsIowa #IowaFilm #CRIFF2026

11.09.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nick Bertelsen, CRIFF alumnusβ€”"On Account of Amber", "The Coffee Shop", "Use Only As Needed"β€”hosts his latest film, "Bang Bang", starring Tim Blake Nelson, at The Fleur Cinema & CafΓ© Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:00pm.Β For more info, visit https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/BANG-BANG

09.09.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoops, realized the link was wrong: crifm.org/get_involved

17.07.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CRIFF wants you to help shape what’s next! Whether you're into film, community building, or just want to make a difference, there’s a role for you. Message us or visit https://crifm.org/get-involved to learn more!

#CRIFF #cedarrapidsindependentfilmfestival #cedarrapids #marioniowa #thisisiowa

17.07.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge round of applause to our partner in the arts, Theatre Cedar Rapids!
#theatrecedarrapids
#CRIFF #CRIFF2025 #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #FilmFestivals #independentfilm #cedarrapids #thisisiowa #filmfestival #iowafilm #marioniowa #iowafilmmaking #certifiedfilmfestival

01.04.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome & thanks, Twin Engines Global, VIP Experience Sponsor!
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#twinenginesglobal #BMGglobal #deskpopaentertainment #filmdistribution ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώ#CRIFF #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #FilmFestivals #independentfilm #cedarrapids #thisisiowa #iowafilm #marioniowa

01.04.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No fooling! A huge round of applause to our partner in the arts, CSPS!
#CSPS #cspshall #newbohemia #CRIFF #CRIFF2025 #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #FilmFestivals #independentfilm #cedarrapids #thisisiowa #filmfestival #filmfestivalcircuit #iowafilm #marioniowa #iowafilmmaking

01.04.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge round of applause to our partner in the arts, Orchestra Iowa!
#orchestraiowa #paramounttheatre
#CRIFF #CRIFF2025 #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #FilmFestivals #independentfilm #cedarrapids #thisisiowa #filmfestival #iowafilm #marioniowa #iowafilmmaking #certifiedfilmfestival

31.03.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to these special Swag Bag sponsors, and our major sponsors, for showing our guests the hospitality of our community!
#swagbags
#CRIFF #criff2025Β  #CedarRapidsIndependentFilmFestival #FilmFestivals #independentfilm #cedarrapids #thisisiowa #iowafilm #marioniowa #iowafilmmaking

31.03.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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