Friday, October 12:
After Dark After-Party
Reggie's
2109 S State St
10:00 PM
Come celebrate this year’s After Dark thriller and horror films with WXRT Chicago. Mingle with filmmakers and enjoy complimentary Stella Artois.
Festival badge or After Dark ticket stub required for entry.
Saturday, October 13:
Spotlight on the Middle East Reception
Filmmaker Lounge at Lucky Strike
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Spotlight on the Middle East After Party
Crescendo
222 W. Ontario St.
10:00 PM
Join us in honoring our Middle Eastern filmmakers at our on-site Filmmaker Lounge, then head out for our latenight after-party at downtown hot spot Crescendo.
Festival badge or Spotlight on the Middle East ticket stub required for entry.
Sunday, October 14:
An Evening with Joan Allen (Reception)
PUBLIC Chicago
1301 N. State Pkwy
8:30 PM
A founding member of Chicago’s celebrated Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Joan Allen has been dazzling audiences on both stage and screen throughout her remarkable career. She has shone equally in art house dramas such as Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm and Gary Ross’s Pleasantville as well as in blockbusters like the Bourne series and John Woo’s Face/Off. Her accolades include a Tony for her performance in Burn This and an Obie for her role in The Marriage of Bette & Boo as well as three Oscar® nominations for her unforgettable portrayal of Pat Nixon in Oliver Stone’s Nixon, her role as Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, and her stunning performance of wily vice presidential candidate Laine Hansen in The Contender. Join us for a discussion of her craft, her career and her Illinois roots.
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Tuesday, October 16:
City & State After-Party
Hard Rock Café
63 W. Ontario St.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Our City & State After-Party is all about our homegrown filmmakers, our night to recognize our wealth of local film talent. Come celebrate with us and enjoy complimentary Stella Artois and tasty Hard Rock bites.
Festival badge or City & State ticket stub required for entry.
Wednesday, October 17:
OUTrageous After-Party
The Baton Show Lounge
436 N. Clark St.
10:00 PM
Honoring this year’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender films, our OUTrageous After-Party will be one to be remembered. Includes free admission to The Baton Show Lounge show and complimentary EC Charro Tequila cocktails.
Festival badge or OUTrageous ticket stub required for entry.
Thursday, October 18:
Cinema of the Americas Reception
Moe’s Cantina
155 W. Kinzie St.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
An evening to highlight this year’s Latin American films, our Cinema of the Americas reception will feature complimentary
Cocktails by EC Charro Tequila.
Show your Film Festival Ticket stub at the door to get in.
Saturday, October 20:
Junior Board Screening of THE SESSIONS (Reception)
Filmmaker Lounge at lucky Strike
9:00 PM
Join the Junior Board and actress Helen Hunt for a special advance screening of her new film, The Sessions and an exclusive after-party in the Filmmaker Lounge at Lucky Strike. The Chicago International Film Festival’s Junior Board is a group of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to promoting the mission of Cinema/Chicago and to heightening interest in international cinema across a broad demographic. The Junior Board’s The Sessions screening and after-party is the perfect way to combine your love of film and socializing with young, hip professionals. Included in the ticket price are complimentary Brugal Rum cocktails, Stella Artois and tantalizing hors d’oeuvres.
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Sunday, October 21:
Pops for Champagne Reception
Pops for Champagne
601 N. State St.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mingle with filmmakers and other Festival guests at an intimate wine and cava reception.
Festival badge required for entry.
Monday, October 22:
An Evening with Viola Davis – A Black Perspectives Tribute (Reception)
Cibo Matto at theWit
201 N. State St.
9:00 PM
A powerhouse talent of stage, television, and film, Viola Davis has deservedly been recognized as one of the most versatile and commanding actresses of our generation. From her Academy Award®-nominated performances in Doubt and The Help to her acclaimed work in Solaris, Antwone Fisher, Far From Heaven and this year’s Raise Your Voice, Viola Davis has mesmerized audiences with rich characters and nuanced performances. We are proud to present Davis with our Career Achievement Award, placing her alongside fellow recipients Morgan Freeman, Halle Berry, and Sidney Poitier. Join us for our conversation with Viola Davis as we celebrate her talent and career.
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