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Festivals/Programs: Chicago Intl Film Festival
September 17, 2026
Bootstrapping for the Boobied
Maxed out, burnt out, and sex-starved, Amber falls under the spell of a glamorous self-help guru. Repression evolves into possession as Amber molts into a new ego: a worksona. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2026 shorts program.
September 17, 2026
Our Pockets Are Full
This animated documentary travels through the memories of a childhood toy, a loved one's watch, and a bottle of hot sauce from a lifetime ago. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2026 shorts program.
September 17, 2026
Songs of Gentle Night
After death, they become a dark moon. A filmmaker reflects on his father after the death of his grandmother. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2026 shorts program.
September 17, 2026
La Esperanza
Through archival footage and candid conversations, a Mexican immigrant family considers the impact of 25 years of separation at the border and their enduring hope for reunion. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2026 shorts program.
September 17, 2026
Folded Stories
“It’s more than just clothes.” In this spoken-word film, fashion becomes the story, exploring the identities and memories woven into every thread. This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2026 shorts program.
