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September 21, 2017
New Directors Competition Selection for the 53rd Festival
Festival News
[button link=”https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/festival/tickets/” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Festival Tickets & Passes On Sale Now![/button] The 16 films selected for the New Directors Competition, celebrating first- and second-time feature filmmakers have been selected. With nearly half …
September 20, 2017
53rd Festival Films, Events, Special Guests Announced!
Festival News
A Letter from Mimi Plauché, Artistic Director: Welcome to the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival. It is an honor to serve as the new Artistic Director of Cinema/Chicago and the …
September 18, 2017
53rd Festival International Competition Lineup
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[button link=”https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/festival/tickets/” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Festival Tickets & Passes On Sale Now![/button] Sixteen films have been selected for the International Competition category, a selection of outstanding films competing for the Festival’s top honor, …
September 15, 2017
Architecture-Themed Films in 2nd Partnership with Chicago Architecture Biennial
Festival News
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September 15, 2017
MARSHALL to Open the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
[button link=”https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/product/opening-night-ticket-2017/” bg_color=”#ff0000″]Purchase Opening Night Tickets Now![/button] The Chicago International Film Festival today announced Marshall as the Opening Night film for the Festival’s 53rd edition, October 12-26, 2017. Director Reginald …
September 11, 2017
Cinema/Chicago Announces Two Significant Staff Promotions
News & Announcements
Michael Kutza Named President and CEO of Cinema/Chicago, Mimi Plauché Promoted to Artistic Director of the Chicago International Film Festival and Cinema/Chicago CHICAGO – Cinema/Chicago, the parent organization of the Chicago International Film …
September 11, 2017
“A Taste of Cinema” Full Schedule Announced for 14th International Screenings Program
International Screenings
Hot dogs, BBQ, burgers, coffee, and maple syrup will join quirky chefs and fussy foodies to tantalize your tastebuds through film at this year’s International Screenings Program at the Chicago …
September 11, 2017
Spring Gala 2017, An Unforgettable Evening
Festival News
More than 400 guests celebrated actress Helen Mirren and Director Taylor Hackford at Cinema/Chicago’s Spring Gala Celebratory Evening Featured an Intimate Conversation with Mirren and Hackford Highlighting Their Illustrious Careers and …
September 7, 2017
Free Outdoor Movies Every Monday at Navy Pier
Festival News
Make Monday movie night along Chicago’s lakefront as Navy Pier hosts Water Flicks: Free Outdoor Movie Series, a weekly summer film series presented in partnership with the Chicago International Film …
September 7, 2017
Chicago International Film Festival Selects on WTTW11
Festival News
INFINITE HAPPINESS Thursday, August 31 at 10:30pm Directors: Ila Bêka, Louise Lemoine • France, Denmark The 53rd Chicago International Film Festival (October 12-26) is proud to partner with WTTW11 to …
September 7, 2017
Jane Fonda Honored at Cinema/Chicago Tribute
Festival News
Oscar®-winning and 2017 Emmy®-nominee Jane Fonda was honored in Chicago on July 29 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel by Cinema/Chicago. Fonda was presented with the Chicago International Film Festival’s …
September 2, 2017
El Festival Celebra las Nuevas Voces del Cine Latinoamericano
Festival News
Quince largometrajes latinoamericanos –nueve realizados por directores noveles– serán proyectados en el marco del programa Cines de las Américas del Festival que se llevará a cabo del 12 al 26 …
January 24, 2017
Opening Night Selection Makes Oscars History
Festival News
Plus, a more diverse selection of nominees ever in the 89th Academy Awards announcement on Tuesday, featuring a dozen Festival selections. Opening Night selection La La Land makes Oscars history …
January 10, 2017
Festival Selections Win Big at the Golden Globe Awards
Festival News
This weekend, Awards season officially began with the Golden Globes, the star-studded evening that honors the year’s best in film and television. We watched with pride as several Chicago International Film …
January 4, 2017
Flicks at the Public: Monthly Film Series
Festival News
The Associate Board of Cinema/Chicago is proud to announce their 2017 screening series, in partnership with the Public Hotel Chicago, Stella Artois and Wansas Tequila. Flicks at the Public presents screenings at …
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