Cleveland International Film Festival: Filmmaker Panels

at the Cleveland State University School of Film & Media Arts
Located in the CSU Arts Campus: Idea Center, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Suite 600, Cleveland, Ohio

Featuring filmmakers whose work is included in the 49th Cleveland International Film Festival and moderated by members of the CSU faculty, the panels will focus on the art, craft, business and impact of film production for both narrative and documentary forms.  Each panel will include an audience Q&A component. All panels are free and open to the public.

Friday, March 28, 2025

Panel 1: The Craft: The Creative Team and Their Decisions | 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.

Panel 2: The Story: The Journey from Page to Screen | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Panel 3: The Business: Follow the Money! The Nuts and Bolts of Making a Movie | 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Panel 4: Documentary: Real People, Reel Stories | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Panel 5: Social Justice: Making a Difference, One Camera at a Time | 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

View the archive of past Filmmaker Panels.