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October 19, 2018
Awards Announced for 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
Alice Rohrwacher’s Happy as Lazzaro wins the Gold Hugo for its poetic cinematic language while Jia Zhangke’s latest masterpiece Ash is Purest White takes home the Silver Hugos for Best …
October 19, 2018
Attending Filmmakers: Julie Bertuccelli and Lynda Rutledge
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director of Claire Darling, Julie Bertuccelli. Accompanying her is Lynda Rutledge, author of the book which the film is adapted …
October 18, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: Kwon Man-ki
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director of Clean Up, Kwon Man-ki. Clean Up follows grief-ridden Jung-Ju as she passively toils at her cleaning job until …
October 18, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: Jason Reitman
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director of the closing night film The Front Runner, Jason Reitman. The film follows the rise and fall of Senator Hart …
October 17, 2018
Juries Announced for the 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
The 54th Chicago International Film Festival today announced the jury members for its competitions, featuring a host of acclaimed filmmakers from across the globe. Juries will review films competing for …
October 17, 2018
Attending Filmmakers: Gaopeng Tang and Qi Xiaojing
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director and star of The Road Not Taken, Gaopeng Tang and Qi Xiaojing. The film’s protagonist is a bumbling ostrich farmer, …
October 16, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: Meritxell Colell Aparicio
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director of Facing the Wind, Meritxell Colell Aparicio. The film begins when choreographer Mónica returns to the small Spanish village …
October 15, 2018
Duelles – Filmmaker Attendance Update
Festival News
Unfortunately, Duelles director Olivier Masset-Depasse will no longer be attending the screenings of his film at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, including today’s screening, Monday, October 15 at 8:30pm.
October 15, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: McKenzie Chinn
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the writer, producer, and lead actress of Olympia, McKenzie Chinn. Featuring quirky animation and a revelatory central performance, Olympia is a heartfelt story …
October 14, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: Kent Jones
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the director of Diane, Kent Jones. Mary Kay Place (The Big Chill, Big Love) delivers a stunning career-best performance as …
October 13, 2018
Screenings Cancelled – As I Lay Dying
Festival News
All screenings of AS I LAY DYING have been cancelled during the Chicago International Film Festival. Refunds will be available from your point of purchase.
October 13, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: William Friedkin
Festival News
Oscar®-winning, Chicago-born director William Friedkin will be attending the Chicago International Film Festival to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition is the North American premiere of Friedkin Uncut, the …
October 5, 2018
Attending Editor: Aaron Wickenden
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the editor of They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead, Aaron Wickenden. The documentary that chronicles the last 15 years of Orson Welles life. The film stars …
October 4, 2018
Attending Director: Virpi Suutari
Festival News
The director of Entrepreneur is scheduled to attend the Chicago International Film Festival for both screenings of the documentary. Virpi Suutari is from Finland and has founded her career in the …
October 3, 2018
Attending Actress: Damla Sönmez
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival is very excited to welcome the star of Sibel, Damla Sönmez to this year’s festival! Sönmez is a Turkish actress and an award-winning actor of international distinction. …
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