News Archive
Category: Festival News
October 7, 2025
Filmmaker Spotlight: Esta Isla with Lorraine Jones Molina & Cristian Carretero
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Lorraine Jones Molina & Cristian Carretero are award-winning Puerto Rican filmmakers who’ve worked in documentary, shorts, and TV. Their narrative debut feature, This Island, or Esta Isla, debuted at Tribeca where it won Best Cinematography, Best New Narrative Director, and a Special...
September 28, 2025
Director Spotlight: James Choi on Before the Call
Behind the ScenesFestival News
James Choi is an award-winning Chicago-based filmmaker and an assistant professor at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. He’s produced multiple award-winning films, including Made in China, which won our Silver Hugo in 2009, and Saint Frances, which won the SXSW Special Jury Aw...
September 18, 2025
Director Spotlight: Kevin Shaw on One Golden Summer
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Kevin Shaw is a Chicago-based director, producer, cinematographer, and editor. His previous film, Let the Little Light Shine, was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award, and he’s also worked on multiple projects with Oscar-winner Steve James (City So Real, America To Me) and sp...
September 17, 2025
International competitions announced for 61st #ChiFilmFest
Festival News
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, announced its International Competitions for this year’s edition, running October 15–26, 2025. This year’s competitive titles include two world premieres, 14 feature films making thei...
January 23, 2025
16 Festival selections nominated for 49 Oscars
Festival NewsNews & Announcements
We’re proud that 16 Festival selections from our landmark 60th Festival received a total of 49 nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards. Take a look at our Oscar-nominated films, and find out where you can watch them: Better Man Directed by Michael Gracey ...
