Category: press releases

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 [...]

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 [...]

Program 12 – Miss Cheyenne Kendra Henderson and VFW 1881 open ‘A Warm Wind’ May 21

The Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) Call2ACTion program co-presented by the VFW Post 1881 includes a special appearance by Kendra Henderson. She will represent Cheyenne in the Miss Wyoming competition this summer. The two films in the program are “A Very Bad Place” and the World Premiere of “A Warm Wind.” Click on the image [...]

Program 8 – Your Neighbor’s Child, Suite 1901, Peat Bog Mysteries Wyoming – May 20th

The Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance produced a film entitled “Your Neighbor’s Child” about juvenile justice reform in Wyoming. Wyoming is one of a handful of states that still locks up youth for committing minor offenses such as smoking cigarettes and skateboarding on sidewalks. Purchase tickets for the evening by clicking on the image of Sen. [...]

Program 13 – CIFF honors the Plains Hotel and 100 years of hospitality in downtown Cheyenne

The Historic Plains Hotel is celebrating 100 years of providing hospitality in Downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming and is the official headquarters and sponsor of the Cheyenne International Film Festival. Saturday night May 21st at the Atlas Theatre, a big Plains Hotel centennial celebration takes place copresented by the CFD Old West Museum and the Hands Across [...]

Program 9 – Late Night Humor – Punching the Clown and The Joy of Dating – May 21st

Late Night Humor at the Atlas Theatre features some great films, including “The Joy of Dating” by Jeff Miller and Shawn Crochet, both of Cheyenne. The short film was Top 10 selection in The Shoot Out Cheyenne in 2010 and garnered Dominic Syracuse “Best Actor” honors. Also on the bill is a macabre short from [...]

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Program 1 – New Creative Economy Conference and Expo features South Park writer Rachel Powell

Kicking off the CIFF, is the Experience the Creative Economy Conference and Expo (E2CE) for anyone wanting to learn about and experience the New Creative Economy. It’s not just about the intrinsic nature of arts and culture as community assets, but also how creative thinking is integrated into day-to-day activities. The E2CE features hands-on seminars [...]

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Program 16 – ‘Locked Out’ to screen on Doc Day Afternoon

The Doc Day Afternoon feature is Locked Out by Joan Sekler. Here’s a description of the program that opens with three shorts followed by Locked out. Click on the image of Joan Sekler to purchase tickets. Opening Short Subjects End of the Line (7 min Short) The Shoot Out Cheyenne Top 10 (Best Cinematography) Loves [...]

Program 4 – Opening Night – Safehouse, Mother, Peat Bog Mysteries and Poor Richard’s

The Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) opens on May 19th with a Call2ACTion gala event co-presented by Safehouse Services in Cheyenne. Safehouse is a private, not-for-profit organization which provides services to victims or survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Safehouse operates a shelter for persons who are in a violent or potentially violent [...]

Call2ACTion links film with the community

The Cheyenne International Film Festival Call2ACTion program is unique in that it links up with local issues and non-profit organizations and promotes local “ownership” of the film festival content. CIFF screens a movie in collaboration with a local organization. The organization is provided an opportunity to discuss their projects, activities and issues with the audience [...]

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