The Central Michigan International Film Festival is designed to broaden the range of films available for public screenings in mid-Michigan and on the Central Michigan University campus. Independent, international, and locally produced films are the focus of the festival. Both shorts and feature length films are exhibited. CMIFF loves to highlight underrepresented filmmakers and first-time filmmakers.

Awards & Prizes

CMIFF recognizes filmmakers with Jury Awards and Audience Awards. At this time, there is no money attached to those awards...just recognition.

Rules & Terms

All rights must be held by the person making the submission and/or documentation must be provided that the copyright holder has permitted the film to be shown at the festival.

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  • Jazmine Broe

    CMIFF did a great job exhibiting our film. Everyone was kind and professional and the video and sound quality were on point. It was so great to have a meet-and-greet with food and drinks after the screening so we could connect with other filmmakers. I definitely look forward to going back next year.

    May 2025
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  • JO JO

    Central Michigan International Film Festival, That's great, that's great!

    May 2025
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  • Don Hessell & Alan LaFave

    Central Michigan International Film Festival has great programming, and a wonderful group of volunteers who are very welcoming. The festival screens films in nice auditoriums as well as a fine theater that are both good quality. The filmmaker party was an awesome opportunity to meet fellow filmmakers, and share in the art that we're all passionate about. Definitely recommend!!

    April 2025
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  • Toko Shiiki

    Thank you for sharing our film with your audience! It's so great to connect with filmmakers and film lovers in Michigan. Communication with festival staff was superb, and I truly appreciate it!

    April 2025
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  • Alyona Yanushko

    Thank you for this great opportunity to show our film at your film festival! It is very important for independent filmmakers.

    April 2025
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