Updates
CCFF Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced yesterday that the Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) is one of only 163 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America grant. CCFF is awarded a $10,000 grant to support the fifth annual festival, taking place April 9-12, 2015 throughout Michigan’s Capital City. NEA […]
Call for Entries – Open NOW!
It’s time! Submit your film to the 5th annual Capital City Film Festival, taking place April 9-12, 2015 throughout Lansing, Michigan. We now offer two convenient ways to get your work to us: Withoutabox -and- Film Freeway Submission fees and deadlines are the same for both options. We look forward to viewing your films! Questions? […]
Turner Street Outdoor Theater
We’re teaming up with the Old Town Commercial Association to bring you some sweet summer fun! Turner Street Outdoor Theater brings your favorite flicks projected in Old Town Lansing’s Cesar Chavez Plaza/Lot 56. Pull up a lawn chair and cooler or keep it cozy in your car and tune in! FREE and open to the […]
Koan of Spring
When I turned 18 back in the spring of 1971, I became eligible for the military draft and a trip to the Vietnam War. Vietnam then was served up each night on the news. It was a place of death and struggle. A cratered and stripped landscape filled with innocents, insurgents, soldiers and destruction. A […]
Fortnight :: Top 15
Because we’re filmmakers ourselves, this is the hardest part. It’s always heartbreaking to narrow down the Fortnight Film Contest entries to just 15 out of so many great teams! Special thanks to our 23 judges who watched every entry carefully and scored from the heart. This year, we’re playing an extra film that was turned […]
2014 Program Announcement
It is with great excitement and pride that we announce the full lineup for the 4th annual Capital City Film Festival! We can’t wait for you to join us April 10-13. Check it out here and grab your all-access pass here.
Stay downtown during CCFF!
The Capital City Film Festival is excited to announce a new partnership with the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lansing. With a packed schedule each day of the festival (April 10-13, 2014), there’s no need to leave downtown. The deal we’re offering is simple: Book a room at […]
Fortnight kick-off
Once again we are proud to present the Fortnight Film Contest as part of the Capital City Film Festival! The 2014 contest elements are: Required Spoken Word: “Lansing” or “Michigan” or both Required Shot: Silhouette shot Required Action: Door slam or close Required location: Bus stop or bus station Entries are due on Thursday, April […]
Break Science on Vibe
Seven weeks from today – a night of genre blending for you. So excited to welcome Break Science to kick off CCFF! “Borahm Lee is an accomplished pianist and Adam Deitch a highly skilled drummer. Both have been in the scene for quite some time before joining up with Pretty Lights music label.” More from […]
Red Carpet
TWO months from today – we’re excited to announce that this year’s CCFF Red Carpet Premiere Party at Troppo will be presented by MLive Lansing! Here’s hoping for sunshine… and not the 492nd day straight of snowfall. Photo by Ariniko Artistry