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16th edition
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
Chagrin Falls, United States
October 6-11, 2026
6 days
About Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (CDFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit festival based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, dedicated to educating audiences and empowering filmmakers through the art of documentary storytelling. Presented by Fevered Dreams Productions and dedicated to the memory of filmmaker David Ponce, CDFF screens international documentaries and hosts filmmaker panels each October.
Festival details
Location
3 1/2 N Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 · Chagrin Falls, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary
Duration
6 days
Founded
2010
Special programs
Filmmaker Panels
Panels and Q&A sessions with visiting filmmakers.
Award Winners Program
Showcase of juried award winners.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-06-30
Screening eligibility
17th edition submissions open Jan 1, 2026. Early Mar 20, Regular May 29, Late Jun 19, Extended Jun 30.
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