News Archive
Category: Festival News
October 15, 2024
Director Spotlight: William Goldenberg on Unstoppable
Behind the ScenesFestival News
William Goldenberg is known as the editor behind some of the biggest hit films of the last 25 years, from The Insider and Zero Dark Thirty to National Treasure and Argo, for which he won the Oscar for Best Editing. But now he’s taking to the directing chair, bringing his directorial debut Unstopp...
October 10, 2024
Hidden Gems at the 60th #ChiFilmFest
Behind the ScenesFestival News
We’re thrilled to screen more than 120 feature films at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, from great new international features to special retrospective screenings, to celebrate our 60th Festival. But we’ve also got an array of exciting features, documentaries, and shorts tha...
October 9, 2024
Director Spotlight: Jason Park on Transplant
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Jason Park is a Chicago-raised filmmaker whose award-winning short film BJ’s Mobile Gift Shop chronicles a young hustler in the streets of Chicago. We’re thrilled to present the World Premiere of his debut feature, Transplant, at the 60th #ChiFilmFest. We chatted with Jason about his inspirations...
September 20, 2024
International competitions announced for 60th #ChiFilmFest
Festival News
The 60th Chicago International Film Festival announced its International Competitions for this year’s edition, running October 16 - 27, 2024. This year’s competitive titles include three world premieres, 13 feature films making their North American premieres and another 14 holding their ...
August 9, 2024
Mike Myers to Receive Career Achievement Award at 60th #ChiFilmFest
Festival News
Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers is set to receive a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, running October 16 - 27, 2024. “An Evening with Mike Myers” will be presented on the first Saturday of the Festival, October 19, and will be hosted by...
