CineYouth 2026: April 24-26
See 71 short films from the next generation of filmmakers. See the lineup & claim your FREE tickets now!
62nd Festival: October 14-25, 2026
Save the dates for our 62nd Festival — and entries are now open!
Cinema Soirée 2026: July 18
Save the date for our signature fundraising gala and one of the most glamorous nights on Chicago’s cultural calendar.
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Grateful to be recognized by USA Today & Chicago Reader audiences
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The votes are in! The Chicago International Film Festival was recently named the No. 2 Best Film Festival in the U.S. for 2026 by USA … Read more... -
Proud to be a 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award recipient
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Cinema/Chicago is proud to announce that we’ve received a 2026 Philanthropy Award from the Make It Better Foundation! We’re so grateful to MIBF for their … Read more... -
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...
