Cape Fear Independent Film Festival

07/22/2020

The 2020 Film Festival has been postponed due to the extension of Phase 2 reopening and increasing cases of Covid-19 in the state of North Carolina. Please check here or our website for new dates once they become available.

03/18/2020

We hope everyone is staying safe at this time. CFIFF 2020 is still scheduled for July 30-Aug 1. If event cancellations extend into July, we will let everyone know when we have new dates. In the meantime, we have extended our Regular & Late Deadlines. You can still submit your film at our Film Freeway site here

The Cape Fear Independent Film Festival is turning 20! The CFI: Film Festival is a longstanding tradition in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington N...

06/11/2019

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the 2019 Cape Fear Independent Film Festival award winners!
Best North Carolina Film - Frontier
Best Horror - Abandoned
Best Documentary - Blue & Gold Marching Machine
Best Drama - Mama Bear
Best Comedy - The Big Question
Best Female Director - Hide and Seek
Best Short Film - It's A Mess
Best Feature Film - In Pursuit of Justice
The Don Award - Ascension
Director's Choice - J City Heights

2019 Wilmington Film Award Winners

06/11/2019

2019 Wilmington Film Award Winners