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CIFF2 wraps, pictures posted

The Cheyenne International Film Festival wrapped on May 22nd at the Atlas Theatre in Downtown Cheyenne Wyoming. There were 47 films that screened over the weekend, including 13 produced by women filmmakers. Check out all the action as captured by official CIFF photographer Cliff Cox. Open the album by clicking on the image of, Tara [...]

Tuesday May 24th, 2011 in filmmakers, press releases | No Comments »

1911 CFD film screens at CIFF Saturday night!

Silent film from 1911′s Cheyenne Frontier Days is being featured at film festival. Click on the image to read the full story. By Ian St. Clair CHEYENNE –Connections to the past are always a trip. Most of what we know from the early 20th century comes from the written word. But when we hear a [...]

2nd annual Cheyenne International Film Festival opens to the crowds

The Cheyenne International Film Festival kicked off in true form on Friday with the arrival of the cast and crew from Serotonin Rising.  Fantastic response from the audience to this amazing, uplifting film by director Tony Perri.  Tony was joined by Bill LeVasseur, Roxy King, Darren Foster and Tom Parkin for a Q&A after the film.  [...]

Cheyenne International Film Festival KYOY radio ad

Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) producer Wyoming Community Media (WCM) is a member of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Being a member has some benefits including a a great deal on radio ads from local stations. Buy CIFF tickets on line or at the Phoenix Books and Music Box Office 1612 Capitol Avenue. Tickets [...]

Friday May 13th, 2011 in news, press releases | No Comments »

CIFF doc discusses importance of indie film and community development

The Cheyenne International Film Festival seeks to create strong linkages with the community that also gives independent filmmakers a place to screen their works of art. Three CIFF filmmakers: MaryLee Herrmann (The Necklace): Ken Wajda (Morning Honey) and Patrick Mallek (Under the Bed) discuss the importance of independent film as an artform. Local community development [...]

Stay in touch at the Gizmojo internet cafe

Gizmojo will be wiring the Atlas Theatre with an internet cafe so patrons and filmmakers can keep up with what’s happening on the outside world. The 4G capable wireless system will also provide Skype capabilities inside the theater for live interactive video feeds with filmmakers who couldn’t make it to the CIFF. If the internet [...]

CIFF film program schedule available for download

The Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) program is now available for download. Hard copies of the program will be inserted into 16,000 copies of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on May 12th. Programs will also be distributed around town. There are 17 programs each consisting of 2 hours of content – shorts, features, animations, documentaries – [...]

Program 15 – Women breaking the glass ceiling

May 22 Sunday 12:30pm – 2:30pm In the Equality State, the Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) is pleased to present its second Women in Film Panel. Following their films, join a panel of women filmmakers and discuss women in motion picture business. Oscar Bones (15 min Short Film) Directed by Tara Tusher (Colorado) Oscar Bones [...]

Program 3 – May 19 After School Special – Kids Classic 16mm Film Fest

DVDs? Digital files? Web Stream? Not in this program. When was the last time anyone watched a movie on the silver screen that was actually shot on film? CIFF presents an afternoon 16mm film demonstration for students of all ages with appropriate discussions about the importance of storytelling and a film projector history lesson. The [...]

Buy CIFF tickets at Phoenix Books and Music

SAVE THE ONLINE SERVICE FEE Advance tickets for all CIFF programs and events may be purchased by cash or credit card at Phoenix Books and Music over the phone (307-632-3476) or in person (1612 Capitol Avenue). The bookstore is open 10am – 5:30pm Monday through Saturday – cash and credit cards accepted. ALL-ACCESS PASS and [...]