News Archive
Category: Festival News
October 18, 2021
Director Spotlight: Isidore Bethel on ACTS OF LOVE
Festival News
Filmmaker magazine named Isidore Bethel one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film” last year. We’re honored to host him in Chicago this week for a special screening of his new film Acts of Love, a docu-fiction hybrid story about make sexuality he co-directed with Francis Leplay. The Hollyw...
October 9, 2021
48 Hour Fest Guide: How to Kickoff the 57th #ChiFilmFest Right
Festival News
With just a couple days to go until the 57th Chicago International Film Festival begins, we’re here to help you kick-off the Festival right with a custom itinerary that showcases all #ChiFilmFest and Chicago have to offer. Wednesday, October 13 10pm: An After Hours Opening Night Our official O...
September 16, 2021
Competitions Announced for 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
Today, the 57th Chicago International Film Festival announced our international competitions lineup. This year’s festival, running October 13 - 24, 2021, continues the tradition of introducing bold new films to American audiences for the first time, showcasing films from countries around the worl...
September 14, 2021
The French Dispatch to Open the 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced the Opening Night film, its Opening Night at the Drive-In presentation, and other highlights of the 57th edition, running October 13 - 24, 2021. This year, the Festival expands to venues across Chicago, including AMC River East 21; the M...
September 8, 2021
First Look at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced its return to theatrical, outdoor, and virtual screens October 13 - 24, 2021 for its 57th edition. North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, the 57th Chicago International Film Festival expands throughout Chicago with presen...
