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Founded in 2015 by Don Andrews and Brian Boyd, who broke down in Butte while filming a road trip movie, CIFF built a down-home filmmaker community from the ground up. Over our first five years, we showcased 600+ films from 36 countries, transforming historic Uptown Butte venues into spaces for unforgettable storytelling.
After a dormant period for the Festival and the Covellite Theatre, Covellite Presents 501c3 has blossomed into a creative community hub under new direction by Demetrius Fassas and team since 2023. Don Andrews returned as Programming Director to begin the CIFF reboot in 2024 with new CIFF Director Ainsley Sevier.
In 2026, the Covellite International Film Festival is following the vein back to its lode—honesty, resilience, and the everyman experience. CIFF continues to offer a multi-faceted gathering place where filmmakers and film lovers connect year after year, the people have a voice, and buyers discover candid, uncompromising works.
Forged in fire, built on solidarity—The Covellite International Film Festival is a place to come as you are and leave a little changed. No gatekeepers, just grit, goodwill, and A Vein of Truth.
Read more about the kinds of films and awards you’ll see at CIFF 2026: CLICK HERE.
Questions? Email Ainsley@CovellitePresents.org
