The VIP Access Producer’s Pass is the perfect and most popular way to experience the festival, providing attendees access to official festival events. Here’s a list of some of your benefits:

Opening Night Red Carpet Event
Film Honors Award Ceremony
Closing Night Event
70 + Film Screenings at Shaker Square
Virtual Screenings (Film on Demand)
Panel Discussions + Industry Workshops
Meet the Filmmakers
Community Screenings
Closing Night Collaboration with Nerve DJs

The Nerve DJs 20th Anniversary & Hip-Hop’s 50th Celebration & Awards 3 Day – Weekend Pass* Passes grant access to events listed; however, seating is subject to venue capacity.

Friday, Sept 22rd, receive GCUFF VIP Early Entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the viewing of The CLE Hip-Hop Documentary. Free Appetizers & Cash Bar.
Saturday, Sept 23rd receive entry into the Media room at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar from 11 am-3 pm, Conference/Showcase from 7 pm-Midnight at Connect Lounge.
Sunday, Sept 24th R&B Smooth Hip-Hop from Noon-5 pm at The House of Blues

THU 09/21/23 6 PM-9 PM Experience the Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery at moCa!

moCa, in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF), is proud to welcome Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery, a film by Susan Ericsson, Norman Parish III, and the Parish Family.

This event will feature the film, as well as an artist Q&A, curated by Bobbi Reagins and Deidre McPherson, that helps attendees to understand the dynamic of the black artist experience at that time and its impact on today’s art & culture scene, especially in the Cleveland community. The event will also feature a full-service bar and other light refreshments.

The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival is excited to add another level of dynamic video engagement to its competition lineup in 2023 with the launch of our GCUFF Podcast Competition. Our focus is to engage and connect with one of the fastest-growing entertainment platforms in the world. This is an opportunity to bring broader awareness to quality shows and provide support in the form of financial and development assistance. Please visit our site for more information!

Are you ready to make your mark in the film industry? This year, GCUFF is hosting a Pitch Competition that could jumpstart your career. Pitch your film or TV production to an industry executive one-on-one for a chance at distribution or development. Get invaluable, tailored feedback from a panel of esteemed judges representing diverse markets.

The winner of this year’s Pitch Competition will be flown to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) to have lunch and a discussion with an industry executive for a one-on-one masterclass on what it takes to bring their idea to screens worldwide.

Use the link below for more information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gcuffs-2023-pitch-competition-registration-673178975437