News Archive
Category: Festival News
February 8, 2016
Associate Board’s 2016 Screening Series
Festival News
This year is going to be a fun one for moviegoers around Chicago. The Associate Board for Cinema/Chicago has announced a screening of The Princess Bride on February 17th that will kick off the Associate Board’s 2016 Screening Series. Audiences will be treated to an ecle...
January 22, 2016
Enter for a chance to win with IP MAN 3!
Festival News
IP MAN 3 - the highly-anticipated third film in the Donnie Yen IP MAN franchise - is opening in Chicago today, January 22nd! Watch the US teaser here: https://youtu.be/jckXscMwIOI. Follow the instructions below to enter for a chance to win an IP MAN prize pack that inc...
January 6, 2016
Remembering Haskell Wexler (1922 – 2015)
Festival News
We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of one of the most influential cinematographers of our time and Cinema/Chicago Advisory Board Member, Haskell Wexler. The two-time Academy Award-winner and Chicago native died on Dec. 27, 2015, at the age of 93. His...
December 17, 2015
Chicago Fest Has Big Presence In Havana
Festival News
Chicago Festival continues its 15-year relationship with Cuba Fifteen years ago, with support from the State of Illinois, the Chicago International Film Festival brought 6 Cuban directors to Chicago. In addition, a Cuban poster and photography exhibition was held at the...
November 30, 2015
Junior Board Holds Successful Fundraiser
Festival News
On Sat, Nov 14th our Junior Board held its first annual fundraiser at the Godfrey Hotel’s IO Urban Roofscape. Over one hundred guests enjoyed DJ Toddizza playing a mix of hip-hop and 80s classics, delicious appetizers provided by The Godfrey Hotel, and a silent auction ...
