News Archive
Month: September 2025
September 28, 2025
Director Spotlight: James Choi on Before the Call
Behind the ScenesFestival News
James Choi is an award-winning Chicago-based filmmaker and an assistant professor at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. He’s produced multiple award-winning films, including Made in China, which won our Silver Hugo in 2009, and Saint Frances, which won the SXSW Special Jury Aw...
September 18, 2025
Director Spotlight: Kevin Shaw on One Golden Summer
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Kevin Shaw is a Chicago-based director, producer, cinematographer, and editor. His previous film, Let the Little Light Shine, was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award, and he’s also worked on multiple projects with Oscar-winner Steve James (City So Real, America To Me) and sp...
September 17, 2025
International competitions announced for 61st #ChiFilmFest
Festival News
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, announced its International Competitions for this year’s edition, running October 15–26, 2025. This year’s competitive titles include two world premieres, 14 feature films making thei...
