Canberra International Film Festival
The Canberra International Film Festival (CIFF) is an annual film festival held in Australia's National Capital, Canberra. It is a cinema celebration across a 12-day program in October/November each year. It is a showcase of extraordinary films from Australia and around the globe.
In addition to screening feature films and documentaries, there is always a suite of additional events such as Q&A sessions, workshops and panel discussions with directors, producers, actors and the broad range of artists involved in the filmmaking process.
Read more about Canberra International Film Festival: History, Festival Directors, CIFF Audience Awards
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