"I want you to know how much I enjoyed receiving your Lifetime Achievment Award and what an exceprtionally pleasant experience it was participating in the California Independent Film Festival." Martin Landau
"I want to thank you and the entire team at CIFF for bestowing the award of Best Screenplay on Sunday. I believe it was the most exciting night of my life, aside from my wedding day, so it’s a strong #2 moment for me." " Everyone at the festival was so kind, and the caliber of the films was so high, that I am thrilled to recommend the festival to my friends and film making colleagues." James Tuverson
“Thanks again for a great festival. I thought it was well-run and all the volunteers I met were very nice and helpful”. Eric Beetner
“I felt that the festival was fantastic.” Jeff Sarre
“I can't even begin to thank you for allowing me to have my film in the California Independent Film Festival. This festival was the best experience I've ever had. Everything was so organized and the accommodations were impeccable. There's not one thing I didn't like about the festival, hotel, and atmosphere. I truly hope to come back next year and even finish my feature. Marti was extremely helpful as well. Again, thank you so much for an unforgettable experience and I really hope to see you soon!!!” Michael Weinstein
“One of the Best Film Festival! I had a great weekend! Thanks to all the staff of CIFF”. Sunny “Chaos Theory”
