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January 7, 2019

Chicago International Film Festival Selections Win at Golden Globes!

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Green Book Several films screened at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival took home prizes at the 76th annual Golden Globes Awards on January 6, 2019. ChiFilmFest Gala Presentation Green …

October 24, 2018

Audience Awards Announced For Chicago International Film Festival

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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Audience Award winners! The Audience Award for Best English-language feature goes to George Tillman, Jr.’s powerful and moving The Hate U Give. Amandla Stenberg stars as Starr …

October 19, 2018

Awards Announced for 54th Chicago International Film Festival

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

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