News Archive
Category: Festival News
October 9, 2023
Director Spotlight: Minhal Baig on We Grown Now
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Minhal Baig is a Chicago native whose first film, Hala, screened at the 55th Chicago International Film Festival in 2019. We’re thrilled to present the U.S. Premiere of her next feature, the Chicago-set coming-of-age story We Grown Now, for Opening Night of our 59th Festival. We chatted with Minh...
October 6, 2023
Director Spotlight: Clare Cooney on Departing Seniors
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Clare Cooney is an actor and filmmaker who rose through the ranks of the Chicago arts community. She’s appeared in NBC’s Chicago Med, Steve McQueen’s Chicago thriller Widows, and the indie feature Runner, among other shows and films. We’re thrilled to host the North American premiere of her direc...
October 3, 2023
Actor Spotlight: David Dastmalchian on Late Night with the Devil
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Actor David Dastmalchian may be known for his roles in big-budget films – from The Dark Knight and The Suicide Squad to this summer’s Oppenheimer. But he’s the star of the upcoming indie production Late Night with the Devil, a found footage horror film about a fictional ‘70s talk show host whose ...
September 29, 2023
Director Spotlight: Haroula Rose on All Happy Families
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Haroula Rose is a Chicago native musician, writer, producer, and filmmaker. We were thrilled to screen her debut feature Once Upon a River at our 55th Festival in 2019, and we’re so excited to welcome Haroula back this year for the World Premiere of her next feature, the delightful family comedy ...
September 14, 2023
Chicago International Film Festival Unveils 59th Edition’s International Competition Lineup
Festival News
The 59th installment of the Chicago International Film Festival has revealed its International Competition selections for the upcoming event, taking place from October 11 to 22, 2023. This year’s competitive titles include 37 films in various competitions, one international premiere, 16...
