About
The CAPITAL CITY FILM FESTIVAL (CCFF) celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. The annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city. The 2025 Capital City Film Festival takes place April 2-12 in several venues across Lansing. To stay connected on CCFF events and festival announcements, subscribe to receive emails.
Festival Recap
Check out this recap of the festival to see what we’re all about.
Festival Crew
Dominic Cochran
- Founding Director
Payal Ravani
- Executive Director
Emma Selby
- Festival Director
William r Corbett
- Co-Program Director
Jason Gabriel
- Co-Program Director
Austin Howard
- Production Director
Camron Gnass
- Creative Director
Audrey Matusz
- Music Director
Zee Simons
- Volunteer Coordinator
Julie Huston
- Front-of-House Manager
"Yoshi" Josh Michels
- Communications
Peter Johnston
- Documentary Programmer
Board of Directors
Nicole Szymczak
- President
Camron Gnass
- Vice President
Samantha Le
- Secretary
Lesley Nashef
- Treasurer
Payal Ravani
- At-Large
Dominic Cochran
- Ex-Officio
Jason Gabriel
- Ex-Officio
ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL
The Capital City Film Festival strives to make all events as financially accessible as possible for our community. To gain entry to the 40+ events, you can purchase an all-access pass for just $50. Film screenings and concerts range from $5-$10 and most tickets can be purchased at the door only unless otherwise noted on the schedule. For more details, check out the ATTEND page.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We need you! Check out the VOLUNTEER page.
WHERE DOES THE FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?
CCFF uses several venues across Lansing, Michigan, for film screenings, concerts, and special events. Watch our VENUES MAP page for 2024 festival venue details.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ARCHIVE
See the 2023 schedule here
See the 2022 schedule here
See the 2021 event lineup here
See the 2020 event lineup here
See the 2019 schedule here
See the 2018 schedule here
See the 2017 schedule here
See the 2016 schedule here
See the 2015 schedule here
See the 2014 schedule here
See the 2013 schedule here
See the 2012 schedule (we’re looking for it!)
See the 2011 schedule here
Questions or comments? Use our contact form or give us a call at 517.483.4058