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CIFF49 Sidebars: Explore Films by Category & Theme

With hundreds of films to choose from, where do you begin? CIFF49 Sidebars are your personalized guide to festival exploration! These curated categories help you navigate the diverse offerings and discover films that resonate with your interests. Whether you're seeking films that make you laugh, cry, think, or feel deeply connected to the human experience, our Sidebars make it easy to find your perfect film -- for you, your teen, or the whole family.

After Hours

Ready for your mind to be blown? Prowl the Festival and feast on these dark, mysterious, thrilling, and bizarre films.

Arab Cinema

These films elevate stories, topics, and themes that are embedded in both Arab communities and the Arab diaspora.

Asian Cinema

These films elevate stories, topics, and themes that are embedded in both Asian communities and the Asian diaspora.

Black Cinema

These films elevate stories, topics, and themes that are embedded in both Black communities and the African diaspora.

CIFF49 Streams

This listing of films are those that will be available on CIFF49 Streams April 6-13, 2025. Please check individual film pages to see restrictions related to where you can stream from.

Comedies

Let laughter bring us together with this group of comedies sure to make you smile.

Family Films

You can take a family trip around the world without leaving your home! These family-friendly films are great for kids and young adults.

*CIFF films are not rated by the MPAA, so we advise viewer discretion for all films.

Film Is Art

Focusing on topics including photography, painting, illustration, ceramics, dance, performance art, and theatre, these films explore artists and the artistic process.

Indigenous Cinema

These films elevate stories, topics, and themes that are embedded in Indigenous communities around the world.

Jewish Cinema

Sponsored By: Julie & Peter Raskind

These films are centered around Jewish history, culture, and stories.

Latinx & Hispanic Cinema

Sponsored By: LaFamilia Watilo Blake

These films elevate stories, topics, and themes that are embedded in both Latinx and Hispanic communities, including films from Spain and North, Central, and Latin America.

Music Movies

Jam out and find your groove with these music movies!

Only at Playhouse Square

This listing of films are those that are not part of CIFF49 Streams and will only have in-person screenings at Playhouse Square.

Parability Cinema

This enlightening collection of films features stories about people with a wide range of abilities and their lived experiences.

Queer Cinema

Films focusing on issues, topics, and stories from LGBTQ+ communities.

Teen-Friendly Cinema

These films are friendly for our teen audience, but appeal to adults too!

* CIFF films are not rated by the MPAA, so we advise viewer discretion for all films.

Women of the World

Sponsored By: Cobalt Group

This collection of films celebrates empowered women* of all kinds.

*cis, trans, and non-binary inclusive