The 34th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) wrapped-up on Sunday, March 28th with record-breaking numbers. The CIFF had 71,554 admissions during the 11-day event (a 7% increase over last year and more than a 100% increase since 2003).

With more than 150 feature films and more than 150 short subject films (from more than 80 countries), audience members were able to meet and mingle with more than 100 visiting filmmakers from around the world.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Attendance of 71,554 (7% Increase of 33rd CIFF)
• 153 feature films
• 152 short subjects
• 84 countries of origin
• Over 100 visiting filmmakers and other guests from around the world
• 151 Sponsors and Funders
• 85 Community Partners
• 73 Media Sponsors
• 44 college and university outreach partner campuses
• 200 college ambassadors
• Approximately 5,000 FilmSlam high school student attendees
• Over 400 volunteers
• $34,000 Challenge Match raised more than $52,000

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