The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) is now accepting submissions for the 31st CIFF to be held 15-25 March 2007. Narrative, documentary, animated and experimental films of all lengths are eligible for submission. The 31st CIFF will once again have three feature competitions: Central and Eastern Europe, Documentary, and Standing Up (Activism and Social Justice) and a new American Independent Award. These prizes, along with 10 short film prizes, will amount to over $30,000. Deadline: 30 Nov 2006. For more information, visit the CIFF Website.

Founded in 1977, the Cleveland International Film Festival is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected regional festivals. Last year more than 200 new films from over 45 countries were presented for over 52,000 patrons.