'08 Camden International Film Festival

CIFF Best of Fest Screenings Begin...

And just in time for the holidays! We'll be rolling out several of our award winning films at venues throughout Maine and beyond over the next couple months, starting with two very special screenings in Camden and Belfast on December 27 and 28. Read more here for info on the films and schedule.

- Posted Dec 16, 2008

2008 Camden International Film Festival Awards

• The Harrell Award for Best Documentary: Scott Hamilton Kennedy, The Garden and Andy Abrahams Wilson, Under Our Skin (tie)
• The Harrell Award for Best Newcomer: Nicola Collins, The End
• Cinematic Vision Award: Travis Rummel and Ben Knight, Red Gold.
• Audience Award: Aron Guadet and Gita Pullapilly, The Way We Get By.

- Posted Oct 30, 2008

1 Month Down, A Final Look at the 2008 CIFF

Despite the threat of hurricane force winds, Presidential Debates, and crashing stock markets the 2008 Camden International Film Festival prevailed. Attendees flocked to the Midcoast by the thousands for one common purpose, to experience the very best in non-fiction storytelling. If you missed anything, be sure to check out the photos.

Thanks to all our extremely generous sponsors, 50+ volunteers, thousands of attendees and very special guests who helped us make this year truly unforgettable. Your dedication is unparalleled, and your commitment to our vision, extraordinary.

Aside from all the wrap-up, we've been diligently working on a very special first for the festival. Starting this year, and continuing annually, CIFF will be awarding several cash prizes. We hope these awards go to good use, and help these talented filmmakers get their films out to the largest audience possible.

We've also jumped on the bandwagon and gotten our very own blog. It gives us a good excuse to rant and rave, and gives you the opportunity to dissect the documentary form and stay connected with all the happenings from our very famous CIFF Alums!

Check back often for info on some special off-season screenings throughout Maine, new videos, photos and podcasts from the 2008 fest and much more. And of course, we'll see you next Fall for our 5th Anniversary Celebration!

- Posted Oct 30, 2008

Another Successful Festival!

It's hard to believe that only five days ago we were sitting in the CIFF house watching Kelly and Jon construct a stage for our sock puppet, drinking Shipyard and obsessively watching the weather channel. It feels like weeks have gone by since then - I am back in New York and although sleep deprived, reminded of what is important in life and re-energized to keep going after it.

Thanks to everyone who came out in the rain to see the shows - we hope that they brought new perspectives into your frame of reference as they did for us. If you saw something that really tugged at your heart strings don't let it fade away! Check out the films' websites, email them your support, buy some DVDs, tell a friend, get involved.

Stay tuned for updates, photos etc and email us at info@camdenfilmfest.org with thoughts on this year's event - we'd love to get your feedback.

- Leah Hurley

- Posted Sep 30, 2008

CIFF 08

The dates are set and the program is being finalized! Mark your calendars now, CIFF 08 will unfurl around various venues in Camden, Rockport and Rockland Maine from September 25 - 28. We'll be showcasing 25+ documentary films from some of the best filmmakers in the world, including some BIG award winners and one VERY special Work - In - Progress screening. Stay tuned....and check back here on September 1st as we announce the official selections and schedule for the 2008 Camden International Film Festival.

Interested in volunteering? Wanna rub elbows with some filmmakers? There are TONS of ways to get involved, all come equipped with several perks! Write us here for more information.

Feeling nostalgic?

Thanks to all our sponsors who have been supporting us over the years. We hope to see you at CIFF 08!

- Posted Aug 11, 2008