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Festivals/Programs: Chicago Intl Film Festival
September 18, 2025
Lily
Adapted by Stephen King from one of his first short stories, Lily is a spooky tale about the terrors of elementary school. Between a cruel teacher in the classroom and a monstrous tiger in the bathroom, what is a third grader to do? This film screens as part of Shorts Program 9: Family Friendl...
September 18, 2025
Wednesdays with Gramps
Written and directed by two brothers who grew up in Chicago, this funny and stylish new animation from DreamWorks follows the relationship between grandfather and grandson. The pair bond over an unexpected shared interest, finding connection and growth. This film screens as part of Shorts Prog...
September 18, 2025
Shorts 10: Outré
The creators of these shorts unabashedly follow their own singular visions into wildly new and weird territories. Filled with fantastic imagery, oddball production design, and both animated and live-action storytelling, this program showcases the boundless possibilities of short film as a uniquel...
September 18, 2025
Water Sports
Two students, Jelson and Ipe, prepare for life in their hyper-stylized world ravaged by climate change through feats of physical strength and endurance. However, the force that binds them together and makes their post-climate crisis life worth living isn’t strength, it’s love. This film screen...
September 18, 2025
Arguments in Favor of Love
Against a backdrop of flooded apartments and fiery forests, two animated ghosts rehash old arguments. This anger, however, contains other feelings: the grief of loss and the love that bound them together in life. This film screens as part of Shorts Program 10: Outré.
