2025 FESTIVALApril 2-12, 2025Lansing, MI

Updates

You heard it here first! Check out the latest Capital City Film Festival announcements below.
POSTED: Feb 4, 2013

Opening Night (and then some)

Hey there! We’re thrilled to start announcing CCFF’s music lineup along with Fusion Shows. Thursday, April 11 :: Opening NightThe Mowgli’s and Family of the Yearwith special guests Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers(Tickets here) Friday, April 12 :: Day TwoLydiawith special guests From Indian Lakes and Sweet Talker(Tickets here) Admission to all concerts are […]

POSTED: Apr 10, 2012

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 […]

POSTED: Mar 1, 2012

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 […]

POSTED: Feb 9, 2012

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 […]

POSTED: Mar 24, 2011

“I Can Feel the City Breathing”

Friday April 15th is sure to be a memorable night at the fest. We’ll be screening the Hip-Hop documentary Respiration(directed by Matt Ortlieb), followed by a full-on show featuring national and local favorites. Danny Brown, Buff1, Othello and the Third Coast Kings, SelfSays and Blat! Pack will all be taking the stage for a concert the likes of which Lansing hasn’t […]