The Chicago International Film Festival is committed to producing our 56th edition this October 14-25, 2020. We will continue to monitor updates on COVID-19 and at all times we will work to remain in compliance with state and local guidelines to ensure the safety of our staff and audience.

Upcoming Events

Wed 05

Special Event:

I Used to Go Here Virtual Q&A with Kris Rey

August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wed 12

Special Event:

Kathryn Bostic Virtual Master Class on Composing for Film

August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wed 26

Industry Days Event:

Master Class in Film Producing with Ted Hope

August 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Latest News

#56Films to Stream: My Own Private Idaho (1991)

#56 Films

My Own Private Idaho is streaming now on The Criterion Channel. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the … Read more...
Sound Design Virtual Panel: More Questions Answered

#Festival News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDs4TQ2IXg Stream our July 14 virtual panel discussion on sound design above. On July 14, the Chicago International Film Festival’s Industry Days and the Chicago … Read more...
#56Films to Stream: The Piano (1993)

#56 Films

Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each … Read more...