This event is in the past.It took place on May 18, 2026 at The Lenfest Center for the Arts.
Drama Film
Drama FilmCatch tomorrow's directors before the studios get their hands on them. CUFF showcases thesis films from Columbia's MFA program, with everything from raw screenwriting to the polished Jury Selects, capped by an awards night at the Paris Theater.
student thesis films
MFA showcase
emerging directors
independent cinema
Tips
🎬"BEAUTIFUL WORK 👏🏾"
🍸Screenwriting Night reception at Panda Harlem
Columbia University Film Festival (CUFF)
Manhattanville
Drama FilmDrama FilmCatch tomorrow's directors before the studios get their hands on them. CUFF showcases thesis films from Columbia's MFA program, with everything from raw screenwriting to the polished Jury Selects, capped by an awards night at the Paris Theater.
student thesis films
MFA showcase
emerging directors
independent cinema
Tips
🎬"BEAUTIFUL WORK 👏🏾"
🍸Screenwriting Night reception at Panda Harlem
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