The Columbus International Film + Animation Festival is a Columbus, Ohio, United States annual film festival which is designed to encourage and promote the use of film and video in all forms of education and communication.
Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
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Founded | 1952 |
Awards | Chris Awards |
Language | International |
Website | https://www.columbusfilm.org |
It is the first and oldest film festival in the United States, having existed since 1952.[1]
The present organization has been known as the Columbus International Film + Animation Festival since the 2018. As a competitive festival, it was formally known as 'The Chris Awards'. The Festival is supported by a number of sponsors including the Ohio Arts Council and the Columbus College of Art & Design.[2]
The Columbus Film Festival has existed since 1952, but was preceded by the foundation of the Columbus Film Council.[2]
A number of awards are presented for each of the following categories:[3]
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