CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is inviting filmmakers to submit their works for its 25th Anniversary event, taking place from April 10-12, 2026, at Collins Road Theatres in Marion.

The festival is open to films of all genres and subjects from student, hobbyist, and professional filmmakers, with categories including Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary, and Freestyle.

A unique feature of CRIFF is its "Iowa Connection" requirement. Each film must have a link to Iowa, whether through cast, crew, production location, or subject matter. Festival Director Eric Dean Freese emphasized the importance of this connection, stating, "The Iowa Connection is a proud common thread that we celebrate."

Submissions are accepted exclusively through FilmFr

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