Two cities, eight days, hundreds of films & countless visitors
from every country unite for the...


held at:
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
 5 - 8 November 2009

Montezuma, Costa Rica
 12 - 15 
November 2009

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The Costa Rica International Film Festival (CRIFF) invites you to experience eight days of independent short and feature films from across the globe at two of Costa Rica's most amazing destinations - Manuel Antonio and Montezuma.

This two city festival will showcase a unique collection of film, music and art in beautiful Costa Rica, while visitors from across the world will unite for this one of a kind event.

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica - November 5 - 8, 2009
  Costa Rica International Film Festival begins this amazing festival in Costa  Rica's most visited tourist destination, Manuel Antonio. From November 5 - 8, 2009, the festival will be held at various venues nearby the Manuel Antonio National Park.  CRIFF Manuel Antonio will bring you free film screenings, live music, parties, panels and special events, including a tour of the National Park.

Montezuma, Costa Rica - November 12 - 15, 2009
From November 12 - 15, 2009, CRIFF moves the party of our second destination, Montezuma, Costa Rica for the third annual Montezuma International Film Festival. This incredible film festival showcases even more of the very best shorts and features from across the world. Attendees will enjoy free film screenings,  live music and some very special events. Don't miss the now famous MIFF Saturday Night Street Party where a team of fire dancers and DJ's perform, transforming all of Montezuma into an all night fiesta.

The Costa Rica International film Festival  will bring thousands of visitors to Costa Rica. CRIFF will unite filmmakers and their fans in two of Costa Rica's most beautiful locations, where hundreds of films of every genre will be showcased in eight days.

We invite you to join us for the Costa Rica International Film Festival. Come celebrate the magic of independent cinema in two very magical places in Costa Rica.


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Festival League: Atlanta Underground Film Festival, DocuFest, Animation Attack!, Atlanta Horror Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, Costa Rica International Film Festival, Montezuma Film Festival