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15th Annual Celebration

GREATER
CLEVELAND
URBAN
FILM FESTIVAL

15 Years of Storytelling. One Powerful Community.

 Sept 17 - 25, 2026 · Greater Cleveland + ONLINE

CONNECTING... FILM . LIFE . CULTURE

Red Carpet Event

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL

THREE WAYS IN

Whether you're here for the films, the full nine days, or the community all year — start here.

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Nine days of screenings, panels, and premieres across the city. Browse the full lineup and plan your nights.

FESTIVAL PASSES

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Single screenings or an all-access pass to every film and event. Admit all — secure your seat early.

GCUFF MEMBERSHIP

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Support GCUFF year-round with member savings on tickets and merchandise, plus access to special member events.

15 YEARS IN MOTION

A LITTLE THROWBACK. A LOT
TO CELEBRATE

From first screenings to filmmaker conversations, packed theaters and community celebrations, GCUFF has spent 15 years making room for stories that deserve the big screen.

MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT

Cleveland Foundation
Ohio Arts Council
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Saint Luke's Foundation
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
The George Gund Foundation

OUR SUPPORTS

​The annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival is made possible in part by our local and regional grantors in support of the arts.

Thanks to the generous donations from the following organizations: 

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  • Cleveland Foundation

  • Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

  • Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

  • Ohio Arts Council

  • Saint Luke's Foundation

  • The George Gund Foundation

THREE WAYS TO HELP US GROW

Your generous support ensures that everyone in our community can access and experience the compelling narratives and visuals showcased at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival. Together, let's empower our community with diverse stories and perspectives.

CONTACT US

We'd love to hear from you — questions, comments, or just to talk film.

Email: info@gcuff.org

​Phone: (216) 338-5010

​Address:

13110  Shaker Square, Suite C106

Cleveland, OH 44120

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