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

Tue 26

Special Event:

Chicago at the Crossroad Virtual Panel Discussion

May 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sun 31

Special Event:

Associate Board Movie Club Discussion: Invisible Life

May 31 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Jun 15

Deadline:

Film Festival Submissions Deadline

June 15

Latest News

Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: D4 Irish Pub and Circle of Friends

#Dinner and a Movie

L: D4’s Fish & Chips; R: Pat O’Connor’s Circle of Friends Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we will collaborate with … Read more...
#56Films to Stream: Millennium Mambo (2001)

#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...
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: LUXBAR and Knives Out

#Dinner and a Movie

L: LUXBAR’s Gold Coast Sliders; R: Star Michael Shannon and director Rian Johnson at the Chicago International Film Festival premiere of Knives Out Welcome to Dinner … Read more...