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Author: Kasey Martin
February 2, 2021
Watch the International Oscar Contenders Round Table, Co-Presented with IndieWire
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival has a long history of presenting films selected to represent their country as submissions for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. These past two years have been no exception, with many contenders for their country’s offic...
February 1, 2021
Celebrate Black History Month with Director Talks
Festival News
MLK/FBI is now streaming through IFC Films In celebration of Black History Month, the Chicago International Film Festival is proud to share a collection of director talkbacks from the 56th Festival in October 2020. Find where to watch these select films from the Black Perspectives progra...
January 7, 2021
Take 2: ChiFilmFest Selections to Stream in January 2021
Festival News
One Night in Miami is available on Amazon Prime Video beginning January 15. Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that are now playing in theaters or on streaming platforms in case you missed them at the Festival! ...
October 27, 2020
Take 2: ChiFilmFest Selections to Stream in December 2020
Festival News
I'm Your Woman is streaming on Amazon Prime Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that are now playing in theaters or on streaming platforms in case you missed them at the Festival! Take a look below for the best o...
October 24, 2020
Director Spotlight: Sato Takuma on ANY CRYBABIES AROUND
Festival News
The 56th Chicago International Film Festival is excited to welcome director Sato Takuma to our fair city for the premiere of his film Any Crybabies Around? Young parent Tasuku has spent his life assiduously avoiding any responsibility in his small town in northern Japan. But when he’s caught ...
