A special FREE screening & industry masterclass
Join us on Feb. 13 for a screening of Mudbound and a screenwriting masterclass with Oscar nominee Virgil Williams
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Calling filmmakers 22 & younger: submit your film to CineYouth by the Regular Deadline on Jan. 31.
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Free film talk: romance on screen
Join us on Feb. 8 for a free talk exploring some of this year’s most popular, surprising big-screen romances.
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Our #ChiFilmFest team had a banner year in 2024, as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of North America’s longest-running competitive international film festival and expanded … Read more...
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