Meet and Greet with filmmaker Jamie Babbit

The 43rd Cleveland International Film Festival will present Director Jamie Babbit with the inaugural DReam Catcher award to honor the legacy of David Ream, who was a beloved and long-serving CIFF trustee, and LGBTQ community member and advocate.

DReam Catcher celebrates LGBTQ artists through the recognition of an LGBTQ filmmaker at each Festival. A Cleveland native, Babbit’s award-winning work spans across film and television. Her feature credits include "But I'm a Cheerleader", "Itty Bitty Titty Committee", and "Fresno". Her directing television credits include Russian Doll, GIRLS, and The L Word.