An indie film festival
for movie people

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Enjoy the 2024 Festival Trailer featuring the incredible artists highlighted in 2024.

Cindependent Film Festival is Cincinnati’s home for independent filmmakers.

Join us September 18, 19, and 20, 2025 for our next festival edition. 2025 VIP Tickets will be on sale 11/29/2024.

We are currently accepting film and screenplay submissions.

Thanks to ArtsWave, we are pleased to welcome Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective, OutReels Cincinnati and Women in Film as programming partners in 2024. We celebrate Cincinnati, together. Many of our education opportunities are made with support from Film Cincinnati.

Interested in being a sponsor for 2025? Email us to learn more about activations for the Cinema Expo, Reception Parties, or film and masterclass sponsorships. You’re in good company; check out our 2024 sponsors and partners.

October Cindesocial coming your way! Join us for a screening of Ex Machina at the @esquiretheatre with a pre-feature screening of Golden Hour, a short film from last month's 2024 Cindependent Film Festival by @maureenmcely. 🤖October 29th, 7:30pm ?
Don't miss an unforgettable cinematic experience at @blinkcincinnati! 🎥 Reels on Wheels is teaming up with @freedomcenter and hitting the streets with a powerful lineup from "Incarceration Nations: A Docuseries." Over four nights (Oct 17
Our signature event, Reels on Wheels, is hitting the road for @blinkcincinnati in Cincinnati partnering with @freedomcenter !💡 We're thrilled to be part of this massive celebration of art and creativity, bringing our love for indie films to the st
Cindependent is excited to support Mary Leonard and the 2024 Fotofocus Biennial's presentation of "Caribbean Eye Auteur Cinema Series" this month! The series will consist of three film screenings and filmmaker Q&A's at the Woodward The
Still dreaming of Cindependent? Don’t worry! You can grab a piece of the magic with our exclusive festival posters featuring the iconic Director Hands. 🎬✨ A perfect keepsake to relive the excitement. Limited 11"x17" screen print - ge
🎬 Reels on Wheels is back! Join us on October 9th, 10th, and 23rd for “Best of Fest” screenings on UC’s Campus Green! 🌟 Experience a selection of short films from Cindependent 2024 and the Spira Film Cooperative, all led by UC
🎬✨ Wearing a piece of the magic while supporting indie filmmakers? This one’s definitely a favorite! If you missed your chance to snag a festival tee - you can do so online now through our merch shop! Click the link in bio to grab your color