Columbia University Film Festival (CUFF) is excited to bring eight days of dynamic programming highlighting the thesis work of the Film MFA Program. For the first time since 2019, we will be hosting the festival in person and for the first time ever, we are having the screenings on campus at the Lenfest Center for the Arts. With over 42 films, 17 out of competition shorts, and a VR project, this is our largest CUFF yet, so join us for Awards Night at the DGA Theater to acknowledge the winning films and closing the festival we will celebrate the winners of the screenplay competition at Screenwriting Night at Riverside Church Theater.
Not only are we offering these in-person events and screenings, we are also offering a chance to watch the films virtually on the Eventive platform via a pass starting at $15. For students, faculty, and staff the festival screenings will be available free of charge both in person and online.
The James Bridges Award for Directing the Actors
The Miloš Forman Directing Fellowship
The Zaki Gordon Memorial Award for Excellence in Screenwriting
The Michael Hausman/Filmhaus Foundation Award
Indian Paintbrush Film Production Grant
The Milena Jelinek Memorial Award
The Phil Johnston Comedy Award
The Sarah Jones Safety Grant
The Arthur Krim Memorial Award
The Jack Larson Award for Collaboration
The Leone Family Film Grant