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Author: Kasey Martin

January 14, 2025

Chicago International Film Festival to Receive $40,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

News & Announcements

Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is pleased to announce that the organization has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $40,000. This grant will support the artistic programming and...

December 30, 2024

A banner, diamond anniversary year: 2024 in review

News & AnnouncementsYear in Review

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 our programming bringing global cinema all across Chicago. Here are some of our highlights and favorite moments f...

August 9, 2024

Mike Myers to Receive Career Achievement Award at 60th #ChiFilmFest

Festival News

Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers is set to receive a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, running October 16 - 27, 2024. “An Evening with Mike Myers” will be presented on the first Saturday of the Festival, October 19, and will be hosted by...

August 1, 2024

A Look Back: Retro screenings this summer & fall to celebrate our 60th anniversary

News & Announcements

We’re thrilled to announce multiple series of retrospective screenings honoring the 60 year legacy of the Chicago International Film Festival in the lead up to our 60th Festival this October. We’re partnering with theaters and cultural organizations across Chicago to host four unique retro...

March 1, 2023

Celebrate Women in Cinema for Women’s History Month