35th cleveland international film festival :: march 24 - april 3, 2011
Events

DAY 1
Thursday, March 18th

Dollar Bank Presents
The 34th Cleveland International Film Festival
Opening Night Gala

Tower City Cinemas
7:00 PM

CIFF members at the Movie Mogul, Executive Producer, and Director levels are invited to join us for the Opening Night Film, TiMER, followed by a Gala Reception at MK Ferguson Plaza. For others who would like to join us, Opening Night Star tickets gain admission to the film, the Gala Reception, and complimentary self-parking at Tower City Center. Opening Night Star tickets can be purchased for $100 (CIFF Members) or $125 (Non-Members). Special guests who are planning to attend include Jac Schaeffer (Director) and Jennifer Glynn (Producer).

Opening Night Gala Post-Party
Hard Rock Cafe
Tower City Center Level M3
10:30 PM

Still excited from the Opening Night Festivities? Head on over to the Hard Rock Cafe for an informal after-party.

DAY 2
Friday, March 19th

TGIF! Visit www.positivelycleveland.com for a comprehensive listing of events across Northeast Ohio.

DAY 3
Saturday, March 20th

From the Page to the Projector Award Presentation to Mark Harris
Please join us for this award presentation to the author of "Pictures at a Revolution."
English Oak Room at Tower City Center
3:30 PM

Ingredients Screening + FilmForum
2:00 PM @ Tower City Cinemas

Someone to Watch Award Presentation to Jesper Ganslandt
Prior to the Screening of The Ape
Tower City Cinemas
2:15 PM

9500 Liberty Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
4:25 PM

Someone to Watch Award Presentation to Emily Abt
Prior to the Screening of Toe to Toe
Tower City Cinemas
7:30 PM

DAY 4
Sunday, March 21st

9000 Needles Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
11:00 AM

Rachel Is Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
1:45 PM

No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
4:10 PM

Director's Spotlight Award Presentation to Jan Hrebejk
Prior to the Screening of Shameless
Tower City Cinemas
4:20 PM

Speaking in Tongues Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
6:45 PM

DAY 5
Monday, March 22nd

Warrior Champions Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
6:45 PM

DAY 6
Tuesday, March 23rd

Evening at Shaker Square Cinemas
13116 Shaker Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44120

Please join us for a special screening of Father and Guns at Shaker Square Cinemas.

DAY 7
Wednesday, March 24th

Quest for Honor Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
4:20 PM

Rick Whitbeck Evening at the Cedar Lee Theatre
2163 Lee Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Please join us for a special screening of Hipsters at the Cedar Lee Theatre.

 

DAY 8
Thursday, March 25th

Evening at the Capitol Theatre
1390 West 65th St. (at Detroit Avenue)
Cleveland, OH 44102

Please join us for a special screening of Pinned at the Capitol Theatre.

DAY 9
Friday, March 26th

Louder Than A Bomb Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
4:20 PM

Do it Again screening + extended post-film Q & A
Tower City Cinemas
7:05 PM

A special post-film discussion and Q & A will be held immediately following the March 26th U.S. premiere of Do it Again with Producer Geoff Edgers, Director Robert Patton-Spruill and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Chief Curator Jim Henke.

The Last Truck : The Closing of a GM Plant Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
7:15 PM

DAY 10
Saturday, March 27th

Cleveland State University's LET'S MAKE MOVIES: A Series of Interactive Panel Discussions on Filmmaking Panels give Festival-goers, students, and all who are interested in the art of cinema an opportunity to meet visiting CIFF filmmakers, hear them talk about their films, and ask questions about their work or movie-making in general.

CSU School of Communication
2001 Euclid Ave., Auditorium MU107 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM


No registration necessary. All sessions are free and open to the public, though early arrival is recommended as several of last year's filled to capacity.

For the Life of Me Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
11:40 AM

The Lottery Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
1:50 PM

The Elephant in the Living Room Screening + FilmForum
Tower City Cinemas
4:30 PM

DAY 11
Sunday, March 28th

Cleveland State University's LET'S MAKE MOVIES: A Series of Interactive Panel Discussions on Filmmaking Panels give Festival-goers, students, and all who are interested in the art of cinema an opportunity to meet visiting CIFF filmmakers, hear them talk about their films, and ask questions about their work or movie-making in general.

CSU School of Communication
2001 Euclid Ave., Auditorium MU107 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

No registration necessary. All sessions are free and open to the public, though early arrival is recommended as several of last year's filled to capacity.

 

Independent Shorts Audience Choice Program
Tower City Cinemas
11:40 AM

CIFF patrons determine the content of this program by casting ballots throughout the 34th CIFF!

 

Independent Shorts Jury Awards Program
Tower City Cinemas
1:50 PM

Three jurors select winners of various Shorts Awards. The shorts are screened and the filmmakers are recognized during this special program. (For more information see page 123 of the CIFF Program Guide)

 

Closing Night Film
CIFF members at the Movie Mogul, Executive Producer, and Director levels are invited to join us for the Closing Night Film, Looking for Eric. Additional tickets (for this film – or any film showing in the last round – and the reception) can be purchased for $10 (CIFF Members) or $12 (Non-Members).
Tower City Cinemas
7:00 PM

 

Closing Night Reception
Tower City Center Skylight Concourse (around the fountain)
9:00 PM

The Closing Night Reception will include a brief program announcing the winners of the following:

• Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Film Competition
• Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Film Competition
• Central and Eastern European Film Competition
• Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award
• Cleveland International Film Festival Legacy Award

 

Closing Night Reception Post-Party
Tower 230 Bar & Grille
Tower City Center Tower Court Level 3
10:30 PM

After the reception, return to Tower 230 with other Festival folk to recap your film week. In-house bar specials will include craft beer and $5 martinis.