The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) is an annual film festival based in Cleveland, Ohio, established in 1977. It is recognized as the largest film festival in Ohio, one of the longest-running in the United States, and an Academy Award-qualifying festival for short films. The festival showcases a diverse range of features and shorts from across the globe, emphasizing films that delve into social issues, and offers multiple awards to filmmakers. Since 2022, the main festival screenings have been held at Playhouse Square, though CIFF also hosts year-round community programs and events.