CMU International Film Festival

Join us for a heart-pounding adventure! Universal Pictures thrilled to invite you to a FREE advance screening of THE FALL GUY at CMU! Don’t miss out on this summer’s electrifying action thriller starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, and more!

📅 Date: Thursday, April 25
🕖 Time: 7 PM
📍 Location: McConomy Auditorium
🎟 Admission: FREE for everyone!

ABOUT THE FILM:
Get ready for jaw-dropping stunts and non-stop action! Follow C**t Seavers (Ryan Gosling) as he embarks on a high-octane mission to find a missing movie star, uncover a web of intrigue, and win back his lost love. Directed by David Leitch, this adrenaline-fueled tribute to stunt performers will keep you on the edge of your seat!

FREE MERCH ALERT! 🚨 Be one of the first 20 in line and snag exclusive THE FALL GUY goodies! Grab your tickets now via the link in our bio. See you there!

🪅🎊 Come celebrate with us on our Closing Night with the final film for CMU IFF Faces of Fear 2024, 20,000 Species of Bees!!! 🐝🍯
There will be great food from famous restaurants in Pittsburgh!!! 🧀🥂

Before the screening, there is a meet and greet and resources fair with CMU Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

"Extraordinary for its sensitivity and perception, Estibollz Urresolo Sologuren’s story of an 8-year-old girl’s growing discomfort with being perceived as a boy is a landmark in the filmic discussion of gender, sexuality, and identity. "
Deborah Young, The Film Verdict

🗓April 7, 2024 | 2:30 PM | Meet and Greet and Resouces Fair
📍Dowd Conference Room, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh

🗓April 7, 2024 | 5 PM | 20,000 Species of Bees
📍McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh

Heartbreaking, humorous, relatable, and hopeful.

Come watch Sometimes I Think About Dying! The lead actress is well-known, Daisy Ridley, who is the character Rey from Star Wars!
Join the Q&A discussion with the Director of Sometimes I Think About Dying, Rachel Lambert.

Amidst mundane routines, Fran grapples with thoughts of death, seeking solace in nature and fleeting moments of connection.

🗓April 6, 2024 | 7 PM
🎥Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh

Come watch and experience discovery, music, friendship, change, and pains in the journey in this authentic film, Lost Soulz! 🎥🚃🎶

Join in a special concert with 1Hood and a live audience Q&A discussion with Director Katherine Propper and Lead Actor Sauve Sidle from Lost Soulz!!!🎤

Rising rap artist Sol sets out on a transformative road trip, chasing fame and escaping his past amidst the vast landscapes of America.

🗓April 4, 2024 | 6:30 PM
📍McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh

Suspense, truth, and Justice. Come watch the Oscar-winning film, The Anatomy of a Fall!
Get tickes! Enjoy the film and the great panel discussion!

Sandra and Samuel's troubled marriage takes center stage after a tragic incident, leading to a haunting exploration of their complex relationship and ensuring legal turmoil. 

📌 April 4, 2024 | 7 PM

📍McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Discover our Official Short Film Selection! 🎥🙌

Join us tomorrow in a special screening of our Short Film Competition Showcase. Watch movies, enjoy the snacks and become a judge voting for our special audience award!

🗓️3rd of April, 7:00 PM
📍McConomy Auditorium, CMU Campus
🎟️ FREE TICKETS!

Don’t miss out, let’s celebrate upcoming talent! 🤩✨

🎬 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the screening of Youth (Spring)! 🌸 Your presence made the evening truly special.

In this captivating film, we delve into the shattered and chaotic world of working teenagers. Through cluttered dormitories, cramped workstations, and bleak small-town streets, director Wang Bing masterfully unfolds the reality of these characters. We laughed and joked with them, felt their loneliness in solitude, and pondered on our own perspectives in the process.

Your support and engagement during the screening brought this poignant narrative to life. Let’s continue to explore cinema’s ability to challenge, provoke, and connect through stories.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. Stay tuned for our last week of enriching cinematic experiences!🎥✨

🌲🦇 Want some horror? Step into the haunting depths of Eastern Europe’s lush forests with...

The Vourdalak

In a reimagining of Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy’s classic novella “The Family of the Vourdalak,” we dive into a tale of lost souls and hidden horrors. The Marquis d’Urfé seeks refuge on the estate of “old Gorcha,” only to find himself amidst a bizarre and secretive family, shrouded in mystery.

Frivolous passions, flaming egos, and furtive struggles against the status quo of masculinity intertwine in this modern horror narrative.

🗓️ 30 March, 7:00PM
📍McConomy Auditorium, CMU Campus

Dare to uncover the secrets hidden within the shadows? 🕯📜

Come watch a story about love, family, and intimacy in Agra 🎞️🇮🇳

Follow the journey of Guru, a young man navigating the complexities of love, family, and tradition in modern-day India. Trying to find his space for intimacy in an increasingly crowded world, Guru will challenge societal norms, running into frustrations, faults, and family hatred. Follow his journey as he unveils the harsh realities of patriarchal society. 🏡💔

🗓️ 29 March, 7:00PM
📍McConomy Auditorium, CMU Campus

Don’t miss out on this wonderful film 🎟️🗯️

Come watch a story about love, family, and intimacy in Agra 🎞️🇮🇳

Follow the journey of Guru, a young man navigating the complexities of love, family, and tradition in modern-day India. Trying to find his space for intimacy in an increasingly crowded world, Guru will challenge societal norms, running into frustrations, faults, and family hatred. Follow his journey as he unveils the harsh realities of Indian patriarchal society. 🏡💔

🗓️ 29 March, 7:00PM
📍 McConomy Auditorium, CMU Campus

Don’t miss out on this wonderful film 🎟️🗯️

Dive into the heart of Peru with Kinra 🇵🇪 🎥✨

Follow the journey of Atoqcha, an Andes peasant who ventures to Cusco in search of work and training. This film delicately captures the essence of Peruvian life, portraying the complexities of migration, existence, and identity.

Through stunning mise en scene and rich characters, it invites us to ponder the significance of our origins and the unyielding bond between identity and homeland. 🌄💼

🗓 March 28, 7:00PM

📍McConomy Auditorium, CMU Campus: 5000 Forbes Ave

Come for the film and stay for the musical appereance, Latin American food, and a special Q&A with the film's director Marco Panatonic 🎵🫔🌟

Don't miss out on this stunning journey, get your tickets now 🎟

A journey through congolese history with Colette and Justin. 🎥

“A film both intimate and political; informative and profound.” —The New York Times

Join filmmaker Alain Kassanda as he delves deep into his grandparents’ story, exposing the harsh realities of Belgian rule in the Congo and its lasting impact.

🗓️ 27 March, 2024 - 7:00 PM
📍McConomy Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University

Don’t miss out on this story, get your tickets now! 🎟️