Documentaries come alive with these film related events!
All events held in Chagrin Falls. Many events need advance reservations as there is limited seating. Special Event admission is not included with All Festival Pass unless noted.
Check the Festival Program and online schedule for updates.
Discover Pass does not include Special Event admission unless noted.
Love, Gilda
Festival Opening Celebration
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3
OPENING AND FILM - 7:15PM
Celebrate the 9th Annual Festival Opening with champagne, popcorn and a much anticipated documentary. Love, Gilda gives an intimate view into the life and career of the iconic comedian Gilda Radner.
Film: Love, Gilda
$20 - included with Festival Membership packages
Film Fest 5k Race
Sunday , September 30 – 9 am
Chagrin Falls High School
400 E. Washington St.
Kick off the 9th Annual CDFF 2018 with a 5k race through Chagrin Falls for a great cause!
Presented by Peppertree Capital to benefit LifExtraordinary
Film Fest Lights the Falls!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 through
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
The 9th Anniversary Festival spotlight is on
Chagrin Falls as the upper falls are lit nightly!
International Themed
Dinner and Film
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
South Franklin Circle
16575 S. Franklin St.
Radius Restaurant at South Franklin Circle
presents an international dinner
Dinner reservations beginning at 5:30 pm
Call Radius for dinner reservations
(440) 247-1334
Film: Tripped Up (78 mins.)
Film at 7:30pm
In Tripped Up, competitors from around the world travel across Europe and complete challenges to finish this 'Amazing Race' for ordinary people.
Film tickets and dinner reservations are sold separately.
Celebrating the Chagrin Valley
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Riverside Park (Rain location: Chagrin Falls Township Hall)
A Festival preview night and celebration ofthe Chagrin Valley with selection of short
documentary films and activities. Get a taste of the festival with a fun-filled evening, family friendly short films and a selection of One Minute Doc Contest entries.
ENTERTAINMENT- 6:00 PM
Fevered Dreams Band
PREVIEW and FILMS - 7:00 PM
Bring your chair or blanket
Sponsored by the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce
Festival Opening
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre –
Red Carpet begins at 6:30pm
Opening and film at 7:15 pm
Celebrate the Festival Opening
with champagne and popcorn.
Film: Love, Gilda SOLD OUT
Docs & Donuts
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 – 8:30 am
St Joan of Arc Church,
496 E. Washington St.
Join us for donuts, coffee and docs!
Film: A selection of short films from the 2018 Festival
$10 - TICKETS
Salad Luncheon
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 – 11:30 am
St Joan of Arc Church,
496 E. Washington St.
Enjoy a wonderful salad lunch and
a selection of 2018 Festival short films.
Hosted by the St. Joan of Arc Women’s Committee
$20 - Advance tickets only SOLD OUT
$10 - Film Only 2:00pm additional screening TICKETS
Afternoon Tea
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 – 3:00 pm
St Joan of Arc Church,
496 E. Washington St.
Afternoon tea and
the enlightening film:
The Hello Girls: The Army’s Special Weapon in World War I
$15 - SOLD OUT
Whiskey Tasting Happy Hour
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 – 5:30 PM
Chagrin Falls Township Hall
83 N. Main St.
Celebrating the igniters in the regional spirit industry
a selection of 2018 Festival local short films
Tasting with Cleveland Whiskey and Tom’s Foolery Distillery
Food provided by M Italian
$35/Included with Igniter Level Membership and above
Advance tickets required; limited seats available
Exploring the Blockchain Phenomenon
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 – 11:00AM
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
40 River Street
Film: The Blockchain and Us
Followed by a panel with the igniters in
the NEO blockchain forefront;
Light lunch following in the CVLT lobby
$22 - LUNCH TICKETS SOLD OUT
Sponsored by the Bernie Moreno Companies
Poetry Reading with Christine Howey
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 – 5:30 PM
155 Bell St.
TICKETS
Festival Awards Ceremony
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Red Carpet – 7:00 pm
Festival Awards are presented - 8:00 pm
Free and open to the public.
Festival Closing
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 – 6:00 pm
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
40 River Street
Celebrate another unforgettable CDFF 2018
with a rousing musical performance
by Fiddlin’ film subject Presley Barker and local bluegrass musicians
$15 - Included with Festival Membership package
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT:
Panel Discussions and Special Film Events
The Impact of Superfood Trends
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Thursday, October 4 | 11:30 am
Film: Superfood Chain
Discussion with the film’s director and super food tasting to follow at Heinen’s,.
20 Plaza Dr, Chagrin Falls
Tasting is free and open to the public following the film.
Celebrating Champions of Healing
The Federated Church
Thursday, October 4 | 5:15 pm
Film: Defining Hope
Q&A to follow with the film director and producer.
CEU credit available to the medical profession.
Focus on Syrian Refugee Crisis
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Saturday, October 6 | 1:15 pm
Film: Minden Replying
Is there any solution to the tragedy that is the Syrian refugee situation? Meet a courageous crew member at the epicenter of the crisis on the Aegean Sea on the rescue boat “The Minden” and director of Minden Replying.
Opioid Crisis
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Saturday, October 6 | 11:00 am
Film: Overdosed
A discussion of the regional opioid epidemic with the director, subject of the film, and representatives from Hope for Kids.
Focus on the Hungarian Community
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Friday, October 5 | 7:30 pm
Film: Foreclosing on Faith
Reception following with Hungarian food and music
Behind the Lens:
The Making of a Documentary
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Saturday, October 6 | 5:30 pm
A panel of visiting filmmakers discuss the techniques and experiences unique to the making of documentary film. Panel is moderated by Dawn Kendrick. Free and open to the public
Spotlight on the Ukrainian Genocide
Chagrin Falls Township Hall
Saturday, October 6 | 1:45 pm
Film: Holodomor: Voices of Survivors
An estimated 5 million people perished in the famine known as the Ukrainian genocide. Learn about the history and the impact of this terrible episode in Ukrainian history.
Discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker
Igniting the Media and Exploring Social Justice
Chagrin Cinemas B
Saturday, October 6 | 4:15 pm
Film: Roll Red Roll
What impact can one person can have on media, specifically sexual assault stories that are often covered up by a community in denial. Q&A following the film featuring subject Alex Goddard, a crime blogger that brought the Steubenville High School rape case to the media’s attention which then prompted international scrutiny.
Exploring the Night Sky
Chagrin Falls Township Hall
Friday, October 5 | 7:00 pm
Film: Saving the Dark
What do we lose when we lose sight of the stars? Join us for stargazing immediately following the film with the film director and the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society in Riverside Park.
Special Focus: Aging Out of Foster Care
In Partnership with the National Jewish Women’s Council / Cleveland Chapter
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Sunday, October 7 | 3:00pm
Film: 21 and Done
Discussion and Q&A
Panel moderated by Rick Jackson of WVIZ