Filmmakers from across the globe are making their way to Chagrin Falls next week as the 15th annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (CDFF) kicks off from Oct. 1 to 6.
The festival, which has grown into a popular stop on the documentary circuit, will feature a record 70 directors presenting films from 32 countries.
In April, News 5 reported on the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival finding a permanent home after 15 successful years.
Chagrin Falls Film Festival finds permanent home after 15 years of success
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Mary Ann Ponce, executive director of CDFF, is especially excited about this year’s milestone. “We’re so excited to have our film festival finally utilizing our permanent home,” she said. “We’ll have short films, discussions, and parties right here.”
The opening night film, “Blink,” directed by Oscar-winner Daniel Roher and Edmund Stenson, will make its Ohio premiere.
The documentary tells the emotional story of the Pelletier family, who embark on a global journey after learning three of their children are losing their vision.