The Camden International Film Festival is a grass-roots community based organization created in 2004 to sponsor annual documentary film screenings and interaction with filmmakers, panels and other events. The festival exists through community involvement and support and is dedicated to encompassing all that is independent.
Over the past three years documentary features from over 11 countries have been screened in beautiful and unique venues in Camden, Rockport and Rockland Maine. The screenings are followed by intimate Q&A sessions with directors and industry professionals.
Festivities over the weekend also include panels, workshops, photographic exhibits, musical concerts and parties, several that are free and open to the public.
The Camden International Film Festival is committed to supporting and generating interest in independent documentary films, showcasing the finest international documentary cinema from the lenses of the world's best non-fiction visual storytellers. CIFF is dedicated to creating an environment miles away from distractions that promotes thought provoking examination of documentary film as an art form as well as an outlet for the independent and informed voice.
The 4th Annual Camden International Film Festival will take place from Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, September 28, 2008, screening the best international documentary film to audiences in venues throughout Midcoast Maine.
The Camden International Film Festival is now accepting applications for their 2008 program. Documentary features, shorts and styles of all kinds are welcome.
» Download '08 Submission Form (PDF)
CIFF is also looking for sponsors for their 2008 program. If you are interested in helping to bring the best documentary film to Maine feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and thanks for supporting independent cinema.
» Download '08 Sponsorship Package (ZIP/PDFs)
Stay tuned for more exciting information on CIFF08 and check back regularly for updates on off-season screenings and events.
Thanks to everyone who came out last weekend for a film, panel or party. We had a blast.
Record number of attendees leads us to believe Maine is as excited about documentary film as we are. There are a number of people to thank, especially all the filmmakers, supporters and sponsors, the UMaine crew, everyone involved with the venues, all our wonderful volunteers and anyone else who got caught up in all the excitement.
We look forward to doing it all again next year. Keep checking back for more info on film awards, year end wrapups and of course photos and videos.
