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Cindependent Film Festival

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Dates
Oct 2 – Oct 5, 2026
Main venue
Cincinnati, Ohio
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What's screening

Schedule

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Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
First Take - High School Shorts
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Rest and Connect
Cinde First Newbie Meet Up
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Innovating in the Space
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Deep Dive: Road to the Oscars
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rest and Connect
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
First Feature
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Community Red Carpet
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner
Day 1
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Sep 16, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:15 PM
Homegrown
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Around the World
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Body and Soul
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Crunch & Bubs Photo Op
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Rest and Connect
Cinde First Newbie Meet Up
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Deep Dive: Trust Me
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rest and Connect
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Still Ohio
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Community Red Carpet
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner
Day 2
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Sep 17, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date Night
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Cereal Shorts
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Rest and Connect
Cinde First Newbie Meet Up
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Class Act
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Masterclass: How to Make a Movie, from Script to Distribution
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Rest and Connect
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Deep Dive: Kill Your Darlings
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Early Dinner
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Northside Photo Walk Meet-Up
Day 3
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Sep 18, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
After Dark
Day 4
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Sep 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Cindies Awards Brunch
Day 4
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Sep 19, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A Jason Molina Story
Day 4
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Sep 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Bulldogs
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Where to stay & eat

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Alcolve
Garden-inspired restaurant and bar in Over-the-Rhine with craft cocktails, elevated seasonal fare, and a spacious outdoor patio.
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Abigail St
Cozy tapas and wine bar on Vine Street known for shareable small plates and a well-curated wine and cocktail list.
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Mid City
Small, relaxed cocktail bar and restaurant tucked in an alley off Court Street, serving an eclectic small-plates menu.
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Sotto
Underground Italian restaurant with a rustic brick-and-wood dining room, known for its wine cellar and inventive rustic Italian dishes.
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The Precinct By Jeff Ruby
Cincinnati's original upscale steakhouse, housed in a former 1880s police patrol building and serving prime dry-aged steaks since 1981.
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Sacred Beast Diner OTR
Modern diner in Over-the-Rhine putting a chef-driven spin on classic comfort food, known for its matzo ball soup and hearty brunch plates.
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Alveo Sandwich Shop
Roman-style sandwich shop in Mariemont serving Italian sandwiches on house-made schiacciata flatbread.
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Knuckles Deli
East End deli known for Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, open for lunch and dinner six days a week.
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Skyline Chili
Cincinnati chili institution famous for its secret-recipe chili served over spaghetti as a Way, or piled onto a Coney.
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The Eagle OTR
Food and beer hall centered on fried chicken and Southern sides, with craft beer, cocktails, and a lively blues-driven atmosphere.
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Northside Yacht Club
Nautical-themed neighborhood gastropub with house-smoked wings, craft cocktails, Sunday brunch, and live music.
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Ghost Baby
Underground speakeasy-style bar set in century-old lagering tunnels, offering craft cocktails and nightly live music across two themed rooms.
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The Hi-Mark
Laid-back riverside bar in the East End serving smash burgers, wings, and rotating local drafts.
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