THE 58th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | October 12-23, 2022
Welcome to the 58th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. Catch this year’s Festival on the big screen at venues around Chicago or streaming from home with our curated virtual selection. With more than 90 features and 60 shorts films from around the world, ranging from moving, life-affirming dramas to eye-opening documentaries to midnight shockers, dive into this year’s program to find your next favorite.
Downloads:Festival GuideScreening Schedule
(Documents updated: Sept 19)
WHAT TO WATCH
Complete 2022 Film List
A searchable list of every film in this year’s Festival
2022 Festival Programs
View films curated around unique themes by our Festival programmers. Also available: View films by genre.
Tributes
Special tribute events honoring luminaries of the film industry
Festival Events Calendar
Browse the Festival screenings & events calendar.
Attending Artists
See which artists and filmmakers who are scheduled to attend the Festival.
WHERE & HOW TO WATCH
Tickets & Passes
Purchase multi-ticket passes now for the Festival.
Festival Venues
From the AMC River East 21 to the Chicago Park District, learn all about where to attend Festival screenings this year.
Streaming
This year’s festival features many films available to stream directly to your home. Learn more here.
Festival How-To
Not sure how to get tickets, set up online streaming, or troubleshoot an issue? Try here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Festival.
Accessibility at the Festival
Learn about accessibility at Festival venues and screenings.
INDUSTRY
Industry Days
Industry Days is the Chicago International Film Festival’s hub for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and be inspired
Press Accreditation
Apply for media access to the Festival and review all of our press materials.
Volunteer
Volunteer to help out during the Festival and earn great perks.
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.
2021 Award Winners
Winners of the Festival’s coveted Hugo Awards in seven different competition categories.
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.
Film Submissions
Film submissions for the 58th Chicago International Film Festival are now closed.
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