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Category: Festival News
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...
September 14, 2023
59th Chicago International Film Festival Sneak Peek: Opening Night, Centerpiece, Closing Night & More
Festival News
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival announced select highlights of this year’s festival, running October 11 - 22, 2023. Films will be presented at venues throughout the city including the AMC NEWCITY 14, the Music Box Theatre, the Gene Siskel Film Center, the Chicago History Museum, ...
August 24, 2023
Festival Founder’s captivating memoir now available on audio
Festival News
Want to hear behind-the-scenes stories from 50+ years of the Chicago International Film Festival in anticipation of this fall’s 59th edition? Check out Starstruck: How I Magically Transformed Chicago into Hollywood for More Than Fifty Years. It’s a captivating memoir by our Festival Founder Mi...
March 1, 2023
Celebrate Women in Cinema for Women’s History Month
Festival News
Each year at the Chicago International Film Festival we celebrate leading women filmmakers and exciting new voices in our Women in Cinema program. In celebration of Women's History Month, we're excited to spotlight a selection of films from last year's program which are now available to ...
