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GIGI PRITZKER, JEFF GARLIN, STEVE PINK, RICHARD LORBER
AND THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’S SETH ABRAMOVITCH
 HEADLINE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL’S INDUSTRY DAYS
Panels on Financing, Producing, Sales, TV & Web Series, and Film Distribution 

The Chicago International Film Festival announces the full program for Industry Days, presented by leading financial services provider TIAA-CREF. The four-day conference kicks off on Thurs, Oct 22 with a Tribute to producer Gigi Pritzker at the AMC River East (322 E. Illinois St, Chicago), moderated by Andrea Wishom, Chief Operating Officer for Skywalker Properties Ltd.[…]

14 PREMIERES IN NEW DIRECTORS COMPETITION
AT 51ST CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Featuring First and Second-Time Directors from Across the Globe

(CHICAGO, September 9, 2015) – The Chicago International Film Festival (Oct 15-29, 2015) announces the lineup for its New Directors Competition, sponsored by Columbia College Chicago. Films in the New Directors Competition are receiving their World, North American, or U.S. Premiere at the Festival. Argentina, Brazil, China, Denmark, Iceland, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States are among the countries represented in this competition.[…]

2015 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS SUPER-SIZED CITY & STATE PROGRAM

HENRY GAMBLE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, FOR GRACE, and SYL JOHNSON: ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS

Headline Record-Breaking Showcase of Illinois-Made Films

(CHICAGO, September 4, 2015) – The 51st Chicago International Film Festival is proud to present this year’s City & State program, sponsored by Whole Foods Market and KIND snacks. Running during the Oct 15-29, 2015 Festival, this program of narrative, documentary, and short films celebrates Illinois’ rich filmmaking tradition and showcases the best films with Illinois roots.[…]