Updates
Presale Passes Available for a Limited Time!
The countdown is officially on for the 16th Annual Capital City Film Festival. From April 8-18 we’re bringing more than 55 hours of incredible films to the big screen. Whether you’re a longtime fan or joining us for the first time, this year’s festival is shaping up to be something truly special. Presale passes are now available for […]
Brew & View: A Scary Good Time Awaits
Grab your friends, claim your seat, and settle in for a night of thrills. Join us at The Avenue on Friday, March 13 at 9 PM for a Brew & View screening featuring the cult sci-fi slasher classic “Jason X.” This event is free and open to guests 21+, so come early, get comfortable, and […]
Fortnight Film Contest
REGISTER FOR FORTNIGHT AND MAKE A MOVIE! Ready to make a movie? Registration is now open for our annual Fortnight Film Contest! The challenge kicks off March 13, and final films are due March 27. Have a chance to win part of $5,000 in cash prizes and have your work screened at the 16th annual […]
2025 Festival Recap
When realities bend and stories bloom, anything feels possible. Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Capital City Film Festival. Video Production By: Dan Hartley Gabe Hammes Holly Crevier Jenny Berggren Yoshi Michels and Wondergold Pictures
Warhol Foundation and Frankenthaler Foundation grant
Thank you to Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and Helen Frankenthaler Foundation for providing support to the Capital City Film Festival. This initiative had initially been selected to receive funding through the now suspended NEA Challenge America grant initiative. Together the Frankenthaler and Warhol Foundations have ensured that our work can move forward without further interruption.
CCFF 2025 Juried Competition Winners
Thank you all for joining the party that was #CCFF25! Congratulations to our 2025 juried competition winners. Best Narrative Feature: “Micro Budget” Best Documentary Feature: “Bring Them Home” Best Short: “Detlev”
CCFF PRESENTS: THE ARAB NARRATIVES PROJECT
The Capital City Film Festival celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding multimedia experiences for the community. Over the last 15 years, CCFF has become a platform for cultivating dialogue and cultural exchange. CCFF is proud to uplift Arab voices and stories from around the globe and in the U.S. during National Arab […]
VENUE HIGHLIGHT & CREATIVE PARTNER: The Robin Theatre
The Robin Theatre, REO Town’s eclectic listening room and event space, has been a creative partner to the Capital City Film Festival for years. As one of the brightest and liveliest spots on Washington Ave, The Robin hosts multiple events weekly. The theatre is a cultural hub and a beautiful third space — a place […]
Opening Night Feature: “OBEX”
Conor Marsh lives a secluded life with his dog, Sandy, until one day he begins playing OBEX, a new, state-of-the-art computer game. When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home. Join us for the Capital City Film Festival’s […]
CCFF & The Robin Theatre Present: Growth Vol. 3 with Jahshua Smith & Friends
Growth Vol. 3 with Jahshua Smith and Friends is a soulful variety show starring poet and hip-hop educator Jahshua Smith along with a cast of talented friends. The show returns to The Robin Theatre on the first night of the Capital City Film Festival, April 2, it is free and open to all ages. RSVP