Festival Dates: Thursday, March 18th - Sunday, March 28th 2010

Film Selection and Daily Schedule: Over 150 features and 150 short subjects from more than 80 countries will be shown. Films will run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Midnight movies on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Program Guides are available throughout the region, including all Dollar Bank locations.

Ticket Prices
$10 Members
$12 Non-members
$10 Students and Seniors (Day of Show Only)

Tickets can be purchased on-site at The Film Festival Store in the lobby of Tower City Cinemas or call 1-877-304-3456. Tickets go on sale for CIFF Members on February 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM and to the general public on March 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM. We accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

STAND BY Information: On occasion, certain films are temporarily put on STAND BY while we adjust theater capacity. So please continue to visit our website for STAND BY changes and updates.

If the film you'd like to see is on STAND BY, you may still be able to get a seat by following these 3 steps.

1) Buy a STAND BY ticket at the STAND BY Lounge (located on the Walkway to Gateway, before the entrance to Tower City Cinemas). STAND BY tickets are on sale ONE HOUR BEFORE the film's show time; however, lines to buy STAND BY tickets sometimes form earlier. Tickets are sold in numerical order. Only cash or 34th CIFF vouchers are accepted.

2) Then rest easy until 10 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME Ð 10 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME return to the Baker Hostetler STAND BY Lounge where ticket holders are admitted in numerical order until the screening is sold out.

3) Enjoy the show! If you are not admitted, you will receive a full refund at the STAND BY Lounge. If you bought your STAND BY ticket with a voucher, you will receive a voucher as your refund; if you paid cash, you'll receive a cash refund.

Location and Driving Directions: The Cleveland International Film Festival takes place at Tower City Center in the heart of downtown Cleveland. You can use the directions below or generate your own directions online using the Tower City Center address: 230 West Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 44113.

FREE PARKING is offered WHEN AVAILABLE to CIFF patrons in the Tower City Center Self-Parking Garage and Tower City Amphitheater Parking at River (off Canal Road). Patrons must have their parking ticket validated at Tower City Cinemas. Valet Parking is also available at Tower City Center. Visit www.towercitycenter.com for more information.

The Huron Road access ramp to Tower City Center self-parking lot is currently closed. SELF-PARKING MUST BE ACCESSED FROM CANAL ROAD (ACROSS FROM SHERWIN WILLIAMS). Please allow at least 30 minutes of extra travel time.

You can generate your own directions by using this address:
737 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113.

I-71 Northbound
I-71 North to I-90 East. Exit at ONTARIO ST (Exit 171B). ONTARIO ST. North and move into far left lane. Left onto CARNEGIE AVE. At first light, turn left onto COMMERCIAL AVE. (by the Marathon Gas Station). Take COMMERCIAL AVE. down hill to the stop sign. Right on CANAL RD. Follow Canal Rd. to Tower City Center Parking Lot on right (across from Sherwin Williams).

I-77 Northbound
I-77 North to E. 9th St., Exit 163C. ONTARIO ST. North and move into far left lane. Left onto CARNEGIE AVE. At first light, turn left onto COMMERCIAL AVE. (by the Marathon Gas Station). Take COMMERCIAL AVE. down hill to the stop sign. Right on CANAL RD. Follow Canal Rd. to Tower City Center Parking Lot on right (across from Sherwin Williams).

I-90 Eastbound
Exit at ONTARIO ST (Exit 171B). ONTARIO ST. North and move into far left lane. Left onto CARNEGIE AVE. At first light, turn left onto COMMERCIAL AVE. (by the Marathon Gas Station). Take COMMERCIAL AVE. down hill to the stop sign. Right on CANAL RD. Follow Canal Rd. to Tower City Center Parking Lot on right (across from Sherwin Williams).

I-90 Westbound/Ohio 2 (Shoreway) Westbound
I-90 West to Ohio 2 (Shoreway) West. Exit at WEST 3RD ST. Left on WEST 3RD ST. Right onto SUPERIOR AVE. Follow Superior Avenue west towards Detroit-Superior Bridge. Veer right before the bridge and take W. SUPERIOR HILL down the hill to the stop sign. Left on CANAL RD. Follow Canal Rd. to Tower City Center Parking Lot entrance on left (across from Sherwin Williams.)

Ohio 2 (Shoreway) Eastbound
Ohio 2 (Shoreway) Eastbound to WEST 6th ST. Right on WEST 6th ST. Right onto SUPERIOR AVE. Follow Superior Avenue west towards Detroit-Superior Bridge. Veer right before the bridge and take W. SUPERIOR HILL down the hill to the stop sign. Left on CANAL RD. Follow Canal Rd. to Tower City Center Parking Lot entrance on left (across from Sherwin Williams.)

You can also ride RTA to the Film Festival. For detailed information about routes and schedules, please visit www.rideRTA.com or call the RTAnsweline at 216-621-9500

Recommended Hotels and Accommodations: Be sure to mention the Cleveland International Film Festival when you book your accommodations to take advantage of the special rates and packages that are available at our sponsor hotels. Please note that all offers are subject to availability so book your room early at the following preferred hotels!

• Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
• Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
• Doubletree Hotel Cleveland Downtown / Lakeside
• Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland – Downtown
• Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown
• Marriott at Key Center

Click here more detailed information on special rates, room packages, location and contact information