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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 …
April 16, 2018
Winners announced at the 54th Chicago International Television Festival
Festival News
The 54th Chicago International Television Festival, a three-day festival celebrating extraordinary American and International television programming, web series and television commercials, came to a festive end on Thursday, March 22 …
April 2, 2018
Free Best of CineYouth Screening!
Festival News
Join Cinema/Chicago and the CineYouth Festival as we present award-winning films made by some of today’s most extraordinary youth filmmakers. These films from CineYouth 2017 range from compelling dramas to …
March 9, 2018
Vote for Your Favorite Commercials!
Festival News
In partnership with WTTW11, we’ve assembled some of the most popular television commercials from around the world, and it’s up to you to pick the best! The spot with the …
March 2, 2018
54th Chicago International Television Festival Lineup Announced
Festival News
The 54th Chicago International Television Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, will celebrate extraordinary American and International television programming, web series and television commercials over a three-day period, March 20 –22 at the AMC River …
December 13, 2017
Now Accepting Applicants
Festival News
Cinema/Chicago is now accepting applications for the 2018 Independent Producers Apprenticeship Program (IPA). IPA is a professional development and mentorship program for emerging Chicago-area independent filmmakers and media entrepreneurs. This apprenticeship …
October 30, 2017
53rd Festival — Top Audience Awards Winners
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today announces Festival Audience Award winners and top highlights from the 53rd edition of the annual film festival. Calculated by votes directly from Festival-goers, the …
October 24, 2017
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Experience
Festival News
FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE: (Hover and click on arrows for slideshow.) OPENING NIGHT with MARSHALL: (Hover and click on arrows for slideshow.) FESTIVAL TRAILER:
October 23, 2017
53rd Best of the Fest Announced
Festival News
BEST OF THE FEST PROGRAM FOR 53RD CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES HUGO-WINNERS AND AUDIENCE FAVORITES OCTOBER 25-26! Mimi Plauché, the Artistic Director of the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, today …
October 22, 2017
53rd Festival Award-Winning Films
Festival News
Films from Argentina, Poland, Senegal, Iran, Colombia, Spain, and the U.S. Receive Top Honors at Awards Ceremony The Chicago International Film Festival hosted an awards presentation, sponsored by Sound Investment AV, …
October 21, 2017
53rd Festival Schedule Changes
Festival News
Please check back for changes to our 53rd Festival schedule. For complete details and to purchase tickets, click on the title to visit each film page. DATE CHANGES: Call Me …
October 20, 2017
Sir Patrick Stewart to Be Honored at 53rd Festival
Festival News
[button link=”https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/patrick-stewart-tribute/” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Purchase Tickets for A Tribute to Patrick Stewart Online![/button] The 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today that film and theater legend Sir Patrick Stewart …
October 19, 2017
53rd Festival Centerpiece and Closing Night Films Announced
Festival News
[button link=”https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/festival/tickets/” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Festival Tickets & Passes On Sale Now![/button] The two films slated for the Festival’s Centerpiece and Closing Night are Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut, Lady Bird, to be …
September 29, 2017
Alfre Woodard to Receive 21st Black Perspectives Tribute
Festival News
[button link=”https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/tribute-alfre-woodard/” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Purchase Tickets for A Tribute to Alfre Woodard Online![/button] Renowned Performer to Receive a Career Achievement Award at 21st Black Perspectives Tribute; Full Black Perspectives Program Also Announced Actress …
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