Join us for a memorable Closing Night celebration as we bring the festival to a close with a special screening of Montmartre, featuring guest director Leon Hendrix. The evening will also feature our Closing Night Award Ceremony, recognizing outstanding films, filmmakers, and achievements.

Join us for a special screening of The Addiction of Hope, followed by an in-person conversation with Anne-Marie Johnson.

GCUFF filmmakers and directors are invited to reserve a dedicated interview time to talk about their film and encourage festival audiences to check it out. We look forward to giving you an opportunity to spotlight your work during GCUFF 2026.

Albert's Flower w/James Pickens Jr. & Peter Lawson Jones Q&A

Join GCUFF, East Cleveland Public Library, and Loiter for a special Juneteenth celebration featuring a screening of Farming While Black. Celebrate community, culture, and powerful storytelling. Free and open to the public.

In partnership with Cleveland Public Library, GCUFF presents a powerful celebration of Black history, art, and culture, honoring Kwame Brathwaite’s rise as a defining voice during the second Harlem Renaissance.

After an incredible response during the festival, we’re thrilled to bring back an encore screening of We Want the Funk—a joyful documentary that takes audiences on a journey through the rise of funk music.

Join us as we close out the 14th Annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival with an unforgettable evening at the Cleveland Public Library – Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch.

An open-air celebration of film, flavor, and future-forward creativity, curated by Tastemakers United and Young Cleveland Renaissance.