THE 58th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | October 12-23, 2022
FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Film Submissions
Film submissions for the 58th Chicago International Film Festival are now open!
Press Accreditation
Apply for media access to the Festival and review all of our press materials.
THE 57th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | October 13-24, 2021
The Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. The 2021 Festival features screenings in theaters, at the drive-in, and streaming virtually to your home. We were thrilled to screen over 80 films and more than 60 shorts films from around the world, ranging from heart-wrenching dramas to eye-opening documentaries to midnight shockers!
FESTIVAL IN REVIEW
Complete 2021 Film List
A searchable list of every film in this year’s Festival
2021 Festival Programs
View films curated around unique themes by our Festival programmers. Also available: View films by genre.
2021 Award Winners
Winners of the Festival’s coveted Hugo Awards in seven different competition categories.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Festival History
Learn about the Festival’s 57-year history and other Cinema/Chicago year-round programming.
Festival Sponsors
Thank you to all of the partners and sponsors that make the Festival possible.
Industry Days
Industry Days is the Chicago International Film Festival’s hub for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and be inspired
Festival Hotel
Experience the Festival while staying with our official Hotel Partner.
Festival Hot Spots
Keep the Festival going at some of the best restaurants and hangouts in the city.
First Look
Get a sneak peek at the first films coming to the 57th Chicago International Film Festival.
212 W Van Buren St., Suite 400
