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Proud to be a 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award recipient

Published: February 13, 2026  |  Filed under: News & Announcements

Cinema/Chicago is proud to announce that we’ve received a 2026 Philanthropy Award from the Make It Better Foundation! We’re so grateful to MIBF for their generous support – and to have our programming and impact recognized alongside so many inspiring Chicago nonprofits and arts organizations.

The Make It Better Foundation’s annual Philanthropy Awards spotlight organizations that meet the highest standards of excellence, leadership, scalability, and impact. Each recipient is rigorously vetted by a panel of experts and selected for their contributions in making Chicago – and the world – a better place.[…]

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18 Must-See Films at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival

Published: October 8, 2025  |  Filed under: Festival News, Partner Content

“We pride ourselves on introducing Chicago audiences to the art form’s most exciting new voices,” Artistic Director Mimi Plauché says, pointing to the robust shorts program and New Directors Competition for first and second features. At the same time, she adds, “movies are best experienced together in a communal, theatrical setting, as emotions and perceptions are amplified.”

Content provided by the Make It Better Foundation[…]

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