'08 Camden International Film Festival

Submit to CIFF Today!

There's still plenty of time to submit to the 2009 Camden International Film Festival. Our regular deadline is July 15, 2009, but we'll still be accepting submission right up until August 10. If you're a nonfiction filmmaker, don't miss this opportunity to see what all the buzz is about! For more information, or to apply online, visit our submissions page.

- Posted Jun 12, 2009

CIFF Partners with Wicked Delicate

When Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis (King Corn, The Greening of Southie) graduated from college seven years ago, they decided to make a documentary. The only problem was, they'd never picked up a video camera. If you're in the same position, join Ian and Curt—and a team of accomplished filmmakers and distribution experts—for a 3-day crash course designed to give first-time documentarians the knowledge they need to get off to a great start. This course will take place from September 4 - 7, 2009 in Waldoboro, Maine and is offered in partnership with Maine's leading indie documentary showcase, the Camden International Film Festival. Space is limited, so sign up now! For more information, visit Wicked Delicate.

- Posted Jun 12, 2009

CIFF Gets Recognized!

We are very proud to announce that the CIFF has been chosen as 1 of 14 community organizations in Maine to receive an infrastructure grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. The grants aims to develop Maine communities through arts and culture. We couldn't be more honored for the recognition and to have this opportunity to strengthen our organization and expand our programs. Thanks MAC!

- Posted Apr 22, 2009

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