Updates
Fortnight Screening
We were blown away by the films created for the Fortnight Film Contest. We had 24 teams enter the contest but only had room to screen 15 of their films. Here are the 15 (in nothing but alphabetical order): -Adrift -Animus -Brawl -Bumbershoot -Concrete Kingdom -For Rent -h00ked -Heartifacts -Inspired -The Patient -Persistence of Vision […]
The World Needs Laughter and So Does a Film Festival
When it comes to a film festival, it is good to have selections with a few laughs. I love documentaries about collecting soup can labels in North Korea, and tense dramas about a divorced couple ordering take-out as much as the next guy, but we can all benefit from a laugh or two. A few […]
Spotlight: Murder by Death
I’m sure you know by now that the Film Festival is more than just film. If you do not, then please see me after class. For this year’s festival we’ve partnered with Fusion Shows to put together four amazing nights of music. Our headliners have impressive resumes that include SXSW, world tours, and industry awards. […]
Arts in the Community
Motion pictures have held a special place in people’s hearts since their invention in 1895, and ever since then people have been using film as a means to express themselves. Films are a magical experience for those who watch them; they allow us to get lost in imaginary worlds, scare the pants off of us, or leave […]
It’s All Happening
Hey friends, we’ve got news. Beginning March 23rd, you and your li’l buddies have 2 weeks to make the best friggin’ movie in the world. Cash prizes of $3500, so do a good job. Registration for the Fortnight Film Contest is now open and includes 2 full-festival passes. Full-festival passes are on sale now. This […]
Film Fest Virgin
This April, I’ll be going to the Capital City Film Festival. It will be my first time experiencing a film festival of any sort, and honestly I cannot wait. I’ve always thought that to go to something like this I’d have to be in Chicago or LA or some really artsy city, so I’m pumped […]
Hot Damn.
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s music lineup along with Fusion Shows! April 12-15 we’ll be welcoming the following artists to Michigan’s capital city: Thursday: Greensky BluegrassFriday: Murder By DeathSaturday: William Elliott WhitmoreSunday: LIGHTS For tickets and stuff, read on. There’s more than film in Lansing. Indeed. -Payal Ravani, CCFF Coordinator
Enter the Interns
Putting together a festival of any kind is SUPER easy. All you need is the idea and a couple hours of free time each week. 15 minutes here, 20 minutes there, and boosh, you have a totally amazing and hugely successful festival. The hard part is counting all of the money. If any of the […]
CCFF Returns to Lansing
Hey there cinephiles. It’s been a minute. We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Capital City Film Festival, happening April 12-15 throughout Lansing. Last year’s festival drew thousands of people to the capital city for Michigan-made and international films, lively discussions with filmmakers and diverse nightly entertainment. This year, CCFF is all that and […]
Some thoughts from our Programming Director
Photo Credit: Sam Zeller It took me a little while to realize precisely why I love working for the Capital City Film Festival. I say “precisely” because the fact that it’s great and cool and awesome is obvious. I love sharing things with people, much more than most people, I’d say. Ask any of my […]