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Festivals/Programs: Chicago Intl Film Festival
September 17, 2026
When They’re Gone
When they interrupt each other’s early morning visits to the cemetery, two men find themselves bonding over the painful experience of being a widower. Starring Glynn Turman and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs of Cooley High, this short packs an emotional punch and showcases the chemistry and talent of thi...
September 17, 2026
Tell Me When You Get Home
Vivid, jewel-toned animation sets the scene for a lively Jamaican birthday party, where a young girl and her uncle reminisce about her late mother’s life and personality. A warm family tale, this film mixes comedic elements with resonant vocal performances and a hint of mysticism. This film scre...
September 17, 2026
Speechless
Already feeling like a fish out of water among his straight, British-Jamaican clan, Drew’s anxiety spikes when someone steals the speech he’s meant to give at his sister’s wedding. With encouragement from his loved ones and elders, he’s able to take the microphone and step into the familial spotl...
September 17, 2026
Jazz Infernal
After a stressful arrival at Immigration and Customs, Koffi gets a crash course in Montreal’s nightlife straight off the plane from Côte d'Ivoire. An attempt to charge his phone and take the bus to his aunt’s house leads to hijinks, performances and personal realizations at a busy jazz club. T...
September 17, 2026
Animation Shorts: Altered States
The End of the End’s striking style, reminiscent of paper cutouts and puppet shows, mythologizes the journey of a recently deceased woman through her final moments with the five senses she used in life. In two ice creams please, inky 2D animation bleeds into stop motion as two increasingly fever...
