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September 2, 2026
Let’s get physical: Our first-ever Physical Media Fair
Festival News
We’re excited to announce our first-ever Physical Media Fair at the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival! Join us during the Opening Weekend of the Festival for a free two-day celebration …
September 2, 2026
First look at films screening at our 62nd Festival
Festival News
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival is almost here! We’re excited to announce a first look at films playing in our Special Presentation and Spotlight programs, including: Cannes standouts Paper …
March 12, 2026
Grateful to be recognized by USA Today & Chicago Reader audiences
Festival News
The votes are in! The Chicago International Film Festival was recently named the No. 2 Best Film Festival in the U.S. for 2026 by USA TODAY readers – and the …
February 13, 2026
Proud to be a 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award recipient
News & Announcements
Cinema/Chicago is proud to announce that we’ve received a 2026 Philanthropy Award from the Make It Better Foundation! We’re so grateful to MIBF for their generous support – and to …
January 26, 2026
13 Festival selections nominated at 98th Oscars
Festival NewsNews & Announcements
We’re thrilled that 13 Festival selections – 11 features and 2 shorts – have been nominated for the 98th Academy Awards, receiving a total of 47 nominations. Take a look …
October 28, 2025
Sirât takes home Gold Hugo, other award winners announced at 61st Festival
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival announced the award winners from its 61st edition, with Oliver Laxe’s Sirât—Spain’s submission for Best International Feature—taking home the Gold Hugo for Best Film in …
October 9, 2025
Hidden Gems at the 61st #ChiFilmFest
Behind the ScenesFestival News
We’re thrilled to screen more than 110 feature films at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, from acclaimed awards-winners making their Chicago premieres to special retrospective screenings, works from new …
October 8, 2025
18 Must-See Films at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival
Festival NewsPartner Content
“We pride ourselves on introducing Chicago audiences to the art form’s most exciting new voices,” Artistic Director Mimi Plauché says, pointing to the robust shorts program and New Directors Competition …
October 7, 2025
Filmmaker Spotlight: Esta Isla with Lorraine Jones Molina & Cristian Carretero
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Lorraine Jones Molina & Cristian Carretero are award-winning Puerto Rican filmmakers who’ve worked in documentary, shorts, and TV. Their narrative debut feature, This Island, or Esta Isla, debuted at Tribeca …
September 28, 2025
Director Spotlight: James Choi on Before the Call
Behind the ScenesFestival News
James Choi is an award-winning Chicago-based filmmaker and an assistant professor at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. He’s produced multiple award-winning films, including Made in China, which won our …
September 18, 2025
Director Spotlight: Kevin Shaw on One Golden Summer
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Kevin Shaw is a Chicago-based director, producer, cinematographer, and editor. His previous film, Let the Little Light Shine, was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award, and he’s …
September 17, 2025
International competitions announced for 61st #ChiFilmFest
Festival News
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, announced its International Competitions for this year’s edition, running October 15–26, 2025. This year’s competitive titles include two …
January 23, 2025
16 Festival selections nominated for 49 Oscars
Festival NewsNews & Announcements
We’re proud that 16 Festival selections from our landmark 60th Festival received a total of 49 nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards. Take a look at our Oscar-nominated films, and …
January 14, 2025
Chicago International Film Festival to Receive $40,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
News & Announcements
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is pleased to announce that the organization has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a …
December 30, 2024
A banner, diamond anniversary year: 2024 in review
News & AnnouncementsYear in Review
Our #ChiFilmFest team had a banner year in 2024, as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of North America’s longest-running competitive international film festival and expanded our programming bringing global cinema …
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