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October 3, 2024
2016
Damien Chazelle opens the Festival with his breakout hit, La La Land, and Lifetime and Career Achievement honors are bestowed on director Peter Bogdanovich and actress Geraldine Chaplin, respectively; directors Alfonso Arau and Pablo Larraín also receive honors. The Festival celebrates the 20th a...
October 3, 2024
2024
The Chicago International Film Festival celebrates its 60th year… see what’s in store October 16 - 27, 2024!
October 3, 2024
2023
In a year dominated by dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the 59th Chicago International Film Festival presents a staggering slate at its new hub, AMC Newcity 14. Minhal Baig opens the Festival with We Grown Now, and Michael Shannon presents his directorial debut Eric Larue at the Music Box Theatre ...
October 3, 2024
2022
Chicago’s own Steve James opens the Festival with A Compassionate Spy at the first ChiFilmFest Block Party, spanning the entire block of N. Southport Ave. outside the Music Box Theatre. Kathryn Hahn receives a Career Achievement Award at the Centerpiece presentation of Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion:...
October 3, 2024
2021
Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Festival presents a hybrid virtual and in-person program while expanding its venue offerings and introducing community screenings in partnership with the Chicago Parks Department. Director Todd Haynes participates in a virtual Q&A at the Opening Night ...
