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Category: Festival News
April 2, 2020
Flashback: Stream Select CineYouth 2019 Chicago Films
Festival News
CineYouth 2020 has been postponed for now due to Illinois' shelter-in-place order. We will announce new dates once we can comfortably rescheduled CineYouth. In the meantime, we're happy to share a selection of Chicago-made films from the 2019 CineYouth Festival that are free to watch on...
March 24, 2020
Women’s History Month: Award Winning #ChiFilmFest Selections to Stream
Festival News
54th Festival Gold Hugo winner HAPPY AS LAZZARO is now streaming on Netflix. In celebration of Women's History Month, the Chicago International Film Festival is taking a look back at the many award winning films from the 54th Festival directed by women who are driving contemporary world ...
March 20, 2020
TAKE 2: Virtual Screenings in April 2020
Festival News
Vitalina Varela is virtually screening now through the Gene Siskel Film Center. For this month's TAKE 2, we're excited to highlight special virtual screenings taking place online through Chicago's arthouse theaters to keep filmgoing alive from home. The below virtual screenings, a...
March 13, 2020
The Truth Screening Cancelled
Festival News
Dear Chicago International Film Festival Community, The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our highest priority. Following the lead of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who have strongly recommended the cancellation or postponement of gatherings of 25...
March 1, 2020
TAKE 2: What to See in Theaters and Stream in March 2020
Festival News
The Whistlers opens at the Music Box Theater on March 27 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 f...
