Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers

The first Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival was held in 2001 at Mount Mercy University’s McAuley Auditorium. In the 25 years since, CRIFm has continued to provide a venue for Iowa-connected filmmakers to screen their work for peers and general audiences. The organization’s primary goals are to encourage independent filmmakers with Iowa ties to continue improving their craft, to provide a place to specifically showcase Iowa-connected films, present a unique cultural event to the community, and to offer networking opportunities for the purpose of building the Iowa Filmmaking Industry.