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CIFF RINGS IN 2012 WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) Board of Directors kicked off 2012 with a great deal of buzz and excitement, announcing Stephen Schroeder, an award-winning cultural industry professional, as CIFF’s new Executive Director.
CIFF LAUNCHES 2011-12 DOC SOUP SERIES WITH POWERFUL FILM THAT DOCUMENTS WAR ON AND OFF THE BATTLEFIELD
The first installment of the Calgary International Film Festival’s DocSoup series will feature the acclaimed film HELL AND BACK AGAIN, which follows a young wounded marine from the battle fields of Afghanistan through his subsequent rehabilitation process.
THAT’S A WRAP! CIFF ANNOUNCES FINAL AWARD WINNERS & BANNER RESULTS FOR 12TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
CIFF 2011 has come to a close and while there’s still some tabulating to be done, the final award winners were announced today, along with initial Festival results. By all accounts, this year’s lineup of screenings, events and programs had Calgarians the most engaged they’ve ever been.
CIFF ANNOUNCES WINNER OF THIRD ANNUAL MAVERICKS COMPETITION
Calgary International Film Festival announced today director David Dusa has been awarded the winner of its third annual Mavericks Competition.
Young filmmakers in the spotlight
We're very proud to be able to announce the winners of this year's Youth by Youth Cinema competition.
Not Far From the Abattoir captures Alberta Spirit
It faced some tough competition, but director Kyle Thomas's "Not Far From the Abattoir" emerged victorious at this year's Alberta Spirit competition.
CIFF ANNOUNCES 3RD ANNUAL MAVERICKS COMPETITION & LAUNCH OF MAVERICKS CONNECTION: FILM TALK SERIES
CIFF ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL MAVERICKS COMPETITION & LAUNCH OF MAVERICKS CONNECTION: FILM TALK SERIES
Generous donation by the RBC Foundation through the Emerging Artists Project shapes 2011 program
CIFF ANNOUNCES OPENING & CLOSING GALA FILMS: World premiere of Donovan’s Echo to open festival
Always one of the most celebrated announcements of the season, CIFF rolled out the carpet today at its brand new Lifestyle Lounge in Chinook Centre and announced its Opening and Closing Gala films to the anticipation of the gathered crowd.
CIFF ANNOUNCES 2011 HEADLINER SERIES: Opening & Closing Gala Films to be announced September 9th
With less than a month to go until its anticipated 12th season, Calgary International Film Festival announced its 2011 Headliner series today. Featuring a collection of ten films this year, CIFF's Headliners are always the cream of the crop and some of the freshest and most-talked about films on the festival circuit.
From Furry Friends To Food To Furor, CIFF’S 2011 Documentary Series Delivers A Big Dose Of Reality
Documentaries have become one of the hottest forms of storytelling over the last number of years and the popularity of CIFF’s documentary series has grown alongside the trend. This year’s doc line-up will once again captivate audiences with stories from around the world and a glimpse behind-the-scenes of some of our favourite subject matter.
CIFF’S 2011 Black Carpet Gala and Late Show Series to Provide Loads of Laughs, Heaps of Horror and a Big Dose of Surreal
Including a boob-crazed hedgehog, a ring full of dueling monsters, and an evil Santa Claus, the cast of characters featured throughout CIFF’s 2011 Black Carpet Gala and Late Show Series films are as rowdy, raunchy and outrageous as they come!
CIFF Announces 2011 Spotlight on Alberta – including Five World Premieres!
10 & 20 ticket packs now on sale for limited time
Be a part of the movie magic! CIFF's new promotional video now posted.
So you think you know what the Calgary International Film Festival is all about? Check out our promotional video and be a part of the movie magic.
CIFF ranked 'Best' by FFWD readers
June 2011 Thank you Calgary! Fast Forward Weekly readers put CIFF at the top of their list again for 2011.
