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Author: Kasey Martin
October 15, 2018
Duelles – Filmmaker Attendance Update
Festival News
Unfortunately, Duelles director Olivier Masset-Depasse will no longer be attending the screenings of his film at this year's Chicago International Film Festival, including today's screening, Monday, October 15 at 8:30pm.
October 15, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: McKenzie Chinn
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the writer, producer, and lead actress of Olympia, McKenzie Chinn. Featuring quirky animation and a revelatory central performance, Olympia is a heartfelt story for anyone who’s ever felt adrift on the rough seas of adulthood....
October 14, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: Kent Jones
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director of Diane, Kent Jones. Mary Kay Place (The Big Chill, Big Love) delivers a stunning career-best performance as Diane, a woman weighed down by the simmering guilt of a past transgression. Now, after years of regret,...
October 13, 2018
Screenings Cancelled – As I Lay Dying
Festival News
All screenings of AS I LAY DYING have been cancelled during the Chicago International Film Festival. Refunds will be available from your point of purchase.
October 13, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: William Friedkin
Festival News
Oscar®-winning, Chicago-born director William Friedkin will be attending the Chicago International Film Festival to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition is the North American premiere of Friedkin Uncut, the illuminating documentary showing the director’s unwavering commitment to ...
