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

Thu 02

Special Event:

And The Birds Rained Down Virtual Q&A

July 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mon 06

Deadline:

Film Festival Submissions Late Deadline

July 6

Tue 07

Special Event:

Shirley Virtual Q&A

July 7 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Latest News

Take a Dip Into These Streaming Summer Movies

#Festival News

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) With 4th of July weekend approaching, we have decided to take a look back at some of our favorite films and ask: … Read more...
#56Films to Stream: Marketa Lazarova (1971)

#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: La Scarola and Casino

#Dinner and a Movie

L: La Scarola; C: Sharon Stone on La Scarola’s famed dining room wall; R: Casino Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for … Read more...