Press Release for 2022

“There have been a lot of exciting developments over the last year,” said RFF Director, Katti
Sorboro. “The Cleveland film festival has officially merged with its longtime partners in Akron.
We’re thrilled to be able to welcome audiences back for in-person screenings and programs,
and they’re some of our best yet!”

Press Release 2020 NEO

Cleveland, OH (September 4, 2020) – This fall, ReelAbilities Film Festival – Cleveland (RAFF-CLE), representing nine organizations in Cleveland and Akron, will present its annual film festival in a new, virtual format. The festival will run Oct. 3-30 and is free and open to the public.

PRESS RELEASE CLEVELAND 2019

Cleveland, OH (July 22, 2019) – ReelAbilities Film Festival (RAFF): Cleveland is returning this fall
for a second year, following a highly successful inaugural season in 2018. Unique to the 2019
season, events will take place in two cities: Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Film screenings will
occur August through October, accompanied by local and national guest speakers who will
share their first-hand experiences and knowledge with filmgoers.

Press Release Akron 2019

A variety of award-winning short films will be shown at the library (60 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44326) on Thursday, September 12 and Saturday, September 14, 2019. The films are followed by discussions and activities that engage the community, promote inclusion, and celebrate diversity. Filmgoers will be joined by Special Olympic athletes, local coaches, and experts in the fields of disabilities, inclusion, and adaptive engineering.