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Category: Festival News
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...
January 23, 2024
14 Chicago Intl Film Festival selections nominated for Oscars!
Festival NewsNews & Announcements
Our team works year-round selecting extraordinary films to screen at our signature fall Chicago International Film Festival, offering moviegoers in Chicago and across the Midwest the chance to see amazing films from around the world before most audiences. We’re proud that 14 films from o...
December 21, 2023
Top Ten (+One!) Memorable Moments of 2023
Chicago Industry ExchangeCineYouthFestival NewsIndustry DaysNews & AnnouncementsYear-Round News
Celebrating our Year in Film 2023 will be remembered as a landmark year for film, with barrier-breaking box office hits and legendary auteurs returning to the big screen with masterworks. Our year at Cinema/Chicago was just as successful. The 59th Chicago International Film Festival sett...
