Capital City Film Festival

06/16/2026

Two months since and we're reminiscing — our Sweet 16 sure was a party. 🪩❣️ Check out our recap vid to relive the highlights with us!

05/10/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the many foundations that supported through grant funding this year. Special thanks to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Ingham County, and Michigan Humanities for supporting the collaborative programming at this year's festival.

05/09/2026

Big thanks, bigger impact! A heartfelt thank you to our founding sponsors – Lansing Public Media Center, Traction, and City of Lansing, Michigan - Government. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success, bringing the community together through the power of storytelling. Cheers!

05/08/2026

A big thank you to Courtyard Lansing Downtown for hosting our artists. Your sponsorship helped create a comfortable and hospitable experience for our guests.

05/08/2026

Cheers to our amazing incredible sponsors – Sleepwalker Spirits And Ale, Old Nation Brewing Co., Imperial Beverage, Long Road Distillers, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, and Josh Cellars – for keeping our events lively and spirits high with their fan-favorite beverages!

05/07/2026

We rolled out the red carpet in style this year, thanks in part to Capital City Market. Their support brought the best of cinema to our community – thank you for being part of the magic.

05/06/2026

Lights, camera, action – what a festival it was! Thank you to Capital / Insurance Services Corporation for their support in bringing to life. Through our shared values of integrity, service, respect, education, and excellence, we made this year’s Capital City Film Festival one to remember.

05/05/2026

Today, the spotlight is on The Ovation for their support. Their commitment to fostering community and creating spaces where people can gather and connect is what CCFF is all about. Thank you to Ovation Center for Music and Arts for helping make this year’s festival something truly special.

05/04/2026

Thank you to Consumers Energy for helping power this year’s festival. Their dedication to community and reliable service reflects the values that drive our work. Together, we brought the Capital City Film Festival to life in a meaningful and memorable way.

04/23/2026

If you haven't been to Square One Breakfast & Bakery in East Lansing, you're missing out! We love their commitment to being an environmentally conscious establishment. Huge thanks to Square One for supporting our team with breakfast on our final festival day!

Square One Breakfast & Bakery is a scratch breakfast joint in East Lansing, Michigan! We are located close to the campus of MSU and offer breakfast, lunch, coffee & espresso, and bakery items. Come check us out! Dine in and take out available.