62nd Festival: October 14-25, 2026
Save the dates for our 62nd Festival — and entries are now open!
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CineYouth 2026: April 24-26
Submit your film today for CineYouth, our annual festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world.
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Feb. 13: a FREE Screenwriting Master Class
Join writer-director Linda Yvette Chávez at the Chicago Cultural Center for a Q&A discussing the crafting of bold, culturally grounded stories.
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13 Festival selections nominated at 98th Oscars
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We’re thrilled that 13 Festival selections – 11 features and 2 shorts – have been nominated for the 98th Academy Awards, receiving a total of … Read more... -
Sirât takes home Gold Hugo, other award winners announced at 61st Festival
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The Chicago International Film Festival announced the award winners from its 61st edition, with Oliver Laxe’s Sirât—Spain’s submission for Best International Feature—taking home the Gold … Read more... -
Hidden Gems at the 61st #ChiFilmFest
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We’re thrilled to screen more than 110 feature films at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, from acclaimed awards-winners making their Chicago premieres to special … Read more...
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