Canberra International Film Festival
The Canberra International Film Festival (CIFF) is an annual film festival held in Australia's National Capital, Canberra. It is a cinema celebration across an 18-day program in October/November each year. It is a showcase of extraordinary films from Australia and around the globe.[1]
In addition to screening feature films and documentaries, there is always a suite of additional events such as Q&A sessions, workshops and panel discussions with directors, producers, actors and the broad range of artists involved in the filmmaking process.
History
The University of Canberra was the initiator of the Canberra International Film Festival. For each Festival from 1996 until 2001, either through its Convocation or directly, the University provided the artistic direction, and was also the promoter, manager and underwriter of the festival.
In 2002, as part of a comprehensive plan to restructure the Canberra International Film Festival and secure its future, ownership was transferred to an Incorporated Association. The Canberra International Film Festival is a not-for-profit organisation supported by local and federal government, corporate sponsors and cultural partners.
The University of Canberra, as founding partner, continues to support CIFF each year.
Artistic Directors
- Michael Sergi (1996 – 2008)
- Simon Weaving (2009 – 2012)
- Lex Lindsay (2013 - Present)
CIFF Audience Awards
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
 Peter Duncan | ||
 Wu Tianming | ||
| Rachel Perkins | ||
 Thomas Vinterberg | ||
 Eric Valli | ||
Monsoon Wedding |
Jean-Pierre Jeunet Mira Nair | |
 Wolfgang Becker | ||
 Luis Mandoki | ||
 Chris Paine | ||
| Julian Schnabel | ||
 Abdullah Oguz | ||
 Oliver Hirschbiegel | ||
| Carlos Carrera | ||
 Oliver Schmitz | ||
| Thomas Vinterberg | ||
| Sophia Turkiewicz | ||