In addition to the main Festival program, there are special film sections that add interest and diversity to the overall Festival and help attendees navigate the offerings. These special categories include: 10% Cinema: This collection of some of the world’s best gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender films is presented with the generous support of The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation. American Independents: With bigdreams and small budgets, these films represent the finest in contemporary American cinema. This year’s competition in celebration of independent films made in the United States will yield a $2,500 cash prize winner determined by audience vote. Cinema en Español: This eclectic array of Spanish- language films explores a multitude of subjects ranging from the culturally specific to the universal. Thanks again to Cleveland State University for their sponsorhip. Family Films: Thanks to the sponsorship of Pinxav you can take a family trip around the world without leaving the city. Be sure to bring the kids (we recommend ages ten and older) to these family-friendly films! Film is Art Art school isn’t only for the naturally gifted. Learn about artists and the artistic process in this group of films, generously sponsored by Toby Devan Lewis. It's Easy Being Green: Thanks to the continued sponsorship of Great Lakes Brewing Company, we are proud to present these films to bring awareness and support to the environmentally friendly movement to save our planet. Jewish & Israeli Visions: These films from or about Israel and the Jewish diaspora will enlighten the audience about this unique cultural perspective. Thanks to the Maltz Musuem of Jewish Heritage for their Support. Local Heroes: Sponsored by CSU and the Callahans, our annual recognition of films made about Cleveland, in Cleveland, or by Clevelanders, continues this year. Medical Mart: Exploring concerns from around the globe, these films illustrate that health care and medical issues are universal themes. Midnight Snacks: We are luring all night owls to prowl the Festival at midnight and feast on these dark, mysterious, and bizarre films. Music! Movies!: For those who love music just as much, or even more (gasp!) than film, we invite you to enjoy these selections. Pacific Pearls: Journey to the Far East. In these films from Asia and the Pacific Island, we pay tribute to some of the most innovative films today. Pan-African Images: These remarkable films hail from both Africa and the United States, featuring stories made by and about Africans and African-Americans. Scandinavian Screenings: Experience the brilliance of the Northern Lights with this impressive collection of Scandinavian filmmaking. The Sports Section It’s game time! Score courtside seats to these sports-themed films. Women of the World: R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find out what it means in these films about and by empowered women for the second year in a row. Thanks to the Cobalt Group for their support.

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