Updates
FREE Brew & View: “Napoleon Dynamite”
I bet you could throw a football over them mountains. See you at The Avenue on Friday, March 7 at 8 PM for our next Brew & View, where we’ll be screening the cult favorite “Napoleon Dynamite.” We’re going to have a killer time. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available for purchase. Invite your […]
Closing Night Feature: “Firebreak”
Brandon and Royal change lives through firefighting in “Firebreak.” The two men met fighting wildfires while imprisoned in California’s penal system. Now, despite institutional barriers, personal financial pressure, and mounting environmental dangers, they are training other formerly incarcerated firefighters to become professionals and join their new, self-owned department. “Firebreak” is a documentary feature that chronicles […]
2025 Festival Venues
Drumroll please! The venues that are going to be home of the 2025 Capital City Film Festival, happening April 2-12, are: Central United Methodist Church — right in the heart of Lansing. Stage One at Sycamore Creek — this big supporter of arts in the area is getting involved as a screening venue. Impression 5 […]
Fortnight Film Contest 2025
Hey all you filmmakers and storytellers! Our annual Fortnight Film Contest is open for registration. This is your opportunity to put together a short film for a chance at winning one of multiple cash prizes totaling $5,000! Make a movie We want to encourage you to create a film that you’re excited about. Whether it’s […]
Programming Announcement: “Boys Go To Jupiter”
A teenager in suburban Florida desperately hustles to make $5,000 in this dreamy and surreal animated coming-of-age story
FREE Brew & View: “Bring it On”
Join us for a FREE Brew & View event! Get your spirit fingers ready — we’re screening “Bring It On” on Friday, February 7 at 8 PM at the The Avenue. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available for purchase. Invite your (21+) squad on Facebook!
NEA Challenge America grant
Thank you to the National Endowment for the Arts for awarding our org with a Challenge America grant. This funding will support a wide range of artists and voices from across the Arab diaspora as part of the #CCFF25 festival lineup. LEARN MORE
Snag Your All-Access Pass
The all-access pass for the Capital City Film Festival is now on sale and includes admission to ALL film screenings, concerts, parties, and special events. SNAG YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS The 15th annual CCFF takes place April 2-12, 2025 in several venues across Lansing, Michigan and kicks off with a dynamic Red Carpet Premiere Party. *Don’t […]
Accepting CCFF25 Film Submissions!
Hello filmmakers and storytellers! We are now accepting film submissions through FilmFreeway for our #CCFF25 Festival. Be sure to check out FilmFreeway now to view our earlybird submission pricing. The Capital City Film Festival celebrates artists from around the world by curating outstanding film, music, poetry, and community experiences in our city. Our festival is […]
CCFF 2024 Juried Competition Winners
Thank you all for joining the party that was #CCFF24! We always love bringing the community together to celebrate film from around the world. Congratulations to our 2024 juried competition winners! Best Narrative Feature: DARLA IN SPACE Best Documentary Feature: CAMP RICSTAR Best Narrative Short: THE STEAK Best Documentary Short: SYDNEY G. JAMES: HOW WE […]