Special VIP Reception prior to "The Big Watch". Join host Gabe Spiegel of Fox 8 as we open the 14th Annual CDFF and launch THE BIG WATCH, an Ohio Humanities partnership that brings families together to experience a heartwarming documentary for all ages. Walk the red carpet with filmmakers and local celebrates. Enjoy a cocktail […]

Nightly, Wednesday, October 3 through Sunday, October 8. The 14th Anniversary Festival spotlight is on Chagrin Falls as the upper and lower are lit nightly! In loving memory of Ron Humphrey.

Mompreneur podcaster Megan Moran interviews some of CDFF’s visiting women filmmakers. Free and open to the public.

VIP guests can attend a special bourbon tasting with dinner. Then view "Williams & Mansell: Red 5" at The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre which starts at 7:30PM. Individual tickets $85, includes tasting, dinner and film (limited capacity). Special event included in membership for Dreamers. Call 440-247-0444 or email [email protected] for reservations. Paris Room Tent Tent […]

Sponsored by Carnegie Investment Counsel Enjoy a light breakfast, sponsored by NEO Counseling, LLC, with filmmakers and film lovers prior to the 14th annual awards ceremony. Meet with filmmakers and film enthusiasts at the 2023 Festival Awards. $10,000 in prize money will be presented to winners. Celebrity Hosts: Loree Vick and Rick Jackson  Free and open […]

Sponsored by South Franklin Circle Celebrate with CDFF as the in-person festival draws to a close and we get ready to enjoy CDFF on Demand. Performance by the Ohio Youth Orchestra. Individual ticket: $15 included in membership Family Explorer and above. Film: The Orchestra Chuck Built When Chuck Dickerson learned that only 1.8% of the […]