Charleston International Film Festival

Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) was created to bring people together through the art and science of film. Through this unique art, which has the power to touch our emotions and provoke thought like no other, we intend to promote the exchange of ideas, a greater cross-cultural awareness and to inspire filmmakers from around the world.

CIFF is an international film competition, dedicated to showcasing the art and talent of emerging filmmakers from the U.S. and around the globe in a city known for its deep-rooted American history. There will also be a screenplay competition.

The 9th Annual CIFF will bring attendees together for 5 days to attend premieres, special events, seminars, after parties and deal making opportunities. The festival will showcase shorts, features, documentaries and animations of all genre and subject matter.

On the 5th and final night of the festival, CIFF will present awards to honor the finest in filmmaking and screenwriting displayed during the competition at the Awards Gala. These awards include a $1,000 cash prize for Best Film and a $500 cash prize for Best Screenplay.

CIFF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose sponsors have included: Charliewood Pictures, Xfinity, Stoli, College of Charleston, The Botanist, The Art Institute of Charleston, Palmetto Brewery, Charleston Magazine, Carolina One, Technical Event Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, Trident Technical College, Charleston City Paper, The Art Institute of Charleston, inventivENVIRONMENTS, Legare+Bailey+Hinske, Charleston Magazine, Vouch, Snyder Event Rentals among others.