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An indie film festival for movie people

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

Join us September 19, 20, 21 2024 for our next festival edition. All tickets are on sale now.

We are currently open for submissions.

Thanks to ArtsWave, we are pleased to welcome Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective, OutReels Cincinnati and Women in Film as programming partners in 2024.

You can still sponsor Cindependent 2024. Email us to learn more or submit as a vendor for the Cinema Expo.

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Such a special evening spotlighting Cincinnati’s amazing film leaders. Thank you to @filmcincinnati and @artswave for showcasing Cindependent Film Festival and all our community has accomplished together. Interested in knowing more about Ci
Allyson West, the founder of Cindependent Film Festival, is being featured at the ArtsWave Women’s Leadership Roundtable! We are thrilled to support these amazing women who are driving the growth of Cincinnati’s film industry! Don’