December 12, 2025

Announcing CIFF Visionaries!

As we gear up for the milestone 50th Anniversary of the Cleveland International Film Festival, we are thrilled to announce a hot-off-the-presses Donor Circle designed with you in mind…

Introducing: CIFF Visionaries!

Joining CIFF Visionaries unlocks the ultimate Festival experience–includingAll-Access Festival Passes–plus year-round Cleveland Film Society benefits, all while supporting the films you love.

With deep gratitude for your donation, we will provide unique touchpoints, special access, and tailored audience services. Take a look at the levels and benefits grid below, or visit clevelandfilm.org/support/donate (http://clevelandfilm.org/support/donate).

Your Support Fuels Our Future

To ensure we can make our 50th Anniversary the most impactful year yet—and to secure the Festival’s place as a national leader—we need your help.

Funds raised today are a direct investment in the Festival’s future, enabling us to:

  • Attract top-notch films and the world-class filmmakers who create them.
  • Reach audiences across our community all year long through an expanded offering of pop-up experiences, sustaining the spirit of the Festival far beyond the dates in April.
  • Engage students and teachers, deepening our impact to even more schools and community organizations across the region.

Your commitment helps propel our artistic vision, illuminate new narratives, foster creative dialogue, and broaden horizons for every member of our community. Please consider making a gift today.

Thank you for being part of our story. We look forward to seeing you at the 50th Festival!

With deep gratitude,
Hermione Malone, Executive Director
Joseph Marinucci, Board President