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October 2, 2018
Attending Filmmaker: Joe Chappelle
Festival News
Director Joe Chappelle is scheduled to attend this year’s Festival for the world premiere of his film, An Acceptable Loss. The film was written and directed by Chappelle and stars Tika …
September 28, 2018
VOX LUX & THE STOLEN CARAVAGGIO added to 2018 Lineup
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival has added two films to our 2018 lineup! Fresh off its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Vox Lux stars Natalie Portman and Jude …
September 21, 2018
Tickets On Sale Now For ChiFilmFest!
Festival News
Tickets are now on sale for the 54th Chicago International Film Festival! Discover the films, plan your schedule, and buy your tickets now! Get All The Details
September 17, 2018
Full Festival Lineup Revealed
Festival News
The full film lineup for the 54th Chicago International Film Festival has been revealed. Visit our Main Festival Page to explore this year’s films and events. Tickets go on sale …
September 13, 2018
Tributes Announced Including Carey Mulligan in Centerpiece Film Wildlife
Festival News
Plus Tributes to William Friedkin, Ruth Carter, Art Paul, and Colleen Moore. The 54th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, today announced Tributes to actress Carey Mulligan in conjunction …
September 10, 2018
Beautiful Boy Tickets On Sale Now For Opening Night
Festival News
We are thrilled to announce Beautiful Boy as this year’s Opening Night film! Felix van Groeningen’s film starring Academy Award®️-nominees Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, and Amy Ryan received its world premiere this past weekend at the Toronto …
September 6, 2018
Announcing US Premiere Film Event at EXPO ART WEEK
Festival News
The 54th Chicago International Film Festival will be hosting the U.S. Premiere of Alberto García-Alix.The Shadow Line, an artfully crafted documentary that will double as an official EXPO ART WEEK …
September 6, 2018
Volunteer for the 54th Chicago Int’l Film Festival
Festival News
Attention, film lovers! Join our dynamic team of volunteers for our 54th #ChiFilmFest! You must be 18 and over to apply. Head to shiftboard.com/chicagointernationalfilmfestival for more info!
August 31, 2018
Highlight Video From Our Summer Gala
Year-Round News
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, Cinema/Chicago held its Summer Gala honoring founder Michael Kutza. Here is our wrap up video highlighting the speeches and attendees from that wonderful night. https://vimeo.com/287131172
August 23, 2018
Gala Presentations Added To Festival Sneak Peek
Festival News
Mimi Plauché, Artistic Director of Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival, today announced that two of the year’s most highly anticipated films, The Hate U Give (directed by George …
August 21, 2018
First Look at the 54th International Film Festival Lineup
Festival News
Mimi Plauché, Artistic Director of the Chicago International Film Festival, today announced the first 25 films that will be shown at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival, running Oct. 10 …
August 10, 2018
Winning Poster Design for the 54th Chicago Int’l Film Festival
Festival NewsNews & Announcements
Cinema/Chicago and the 54th Chicago International Film Festival has announced the winner of 2018’s poster design competition: Chicago’s own Michael Zhang. Zhang’s design will be the signature look of the …
August 6, 2018
Now Accepting Applicants for Seasonal Positions
EmploymentFestival News
Cinema/Chicago is seeking passionate, detail-oriented people for seasonal positions with the Chicago International Film Festival. View Job Opportunities
May 7, 2018
Founder and CEO of Cinema/Chicago Michael Kutza to Step Down at the End of 2018
Festival News
Kutza’s 55 Years of Service to Chicago International Film Festival to be Celebrated at July 14 Gala at Loews Chicago Hotel CHICAGO – Michael Kutza, Founder and CEO of Cinema/Chicago, …
April 27, 2018
2018 CineYouth Award Winners
CineYouthNews & Announcements
Announcing the award winners from Cinema/Chicago’s 2018 CineYouth festival! Cinema/Chicago’s CineYouth Film Festival is designed to encourage youth filmmakers in their creative endeavors. CineYouth provides opportunities for young filmmakers to …
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