Born as part of the European Film Festival in 2007, CIFF is the hub for low-budget filmmaking at Cannes. With the mission of integrating low-budget indie films into the lifeblood of the Cannes Festival, CIFF now enters its third year of levelling the playing field for great filmmakers to get their works shown, and sold, in Cannes.

CIFF is developing into a crucial business hub for the low-budget indie film industry, a key attraction during the Festival de Cannes, and one of the Europe’s most popular indie festivals. With an emphasis on new talent, discovery and innovation, CIFF’s vibrant programme of films and events combines a commitment to indie filmmaking ideals with a sound understanding of their possibilities in the marketplace.

CIFF Team


Director Erich Schultz
Administrator Lee Harrod
Press & Media Emile Dadour
Events manager Lucy Kelly
Co-ordinating Producer Svetlana Ruskin
Docs and Shorts Coordinator Kevin Cole
Admin Assistant Linny Soubattan
Design Futureshock Media
Web Ashok Depook

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