Cheboksary International FIlm Festival has grown to become one of the most prestigious film festivals in Russia. Having existed for 13 years, it has grown to attract thousands of filmmakers, film enthusiasts and audiences from all over the world. It mainly presents films from and about Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America, It takes place every year for five days in Cheboksary.
The official selection includes 12 main competitions, International feature-length films, International short films, National feature-length films and National short films. Furthermore the festival organizes a non-competitive section, tributes and focuses.
