It’s safe to say CIFF delivered, with some of this year’s best features adorning its roster and many films soaring above our predicted ranking. With a plethora of thought-provoking, entertaining, and at times heartbreaking stories, here are the top 10 films we saw at CIFF this year.

With over 15 films on our screening agenda in the next two weeks, we’re eager for whatever the midwestern festival has to offer. Here are our picks of the top 10 films we’re excited to see at CIFF in 2025.