News Archive

July 21, 2016

Industry Days to Honor Jim Stern

Festival News

The Chicago International Film Festival’s Industry Days (Oct. 20-23) will kick off this year with an Industry Tribute to Chicagoland native Jim Stern, a prolific producer of stage and screen, whose distinguished resume …

July 20, 2016

Winning Festival Poster Revealed

Festival News

We’re proud to reveal the winning design of the second-annual Festival Poster Competition, “Framed by the Love of Film” by UK-based designer Ollie Boyd. A prolific graphic designer, his design …

June 22, 2016

New HQ For Cinema/Chicago

Festival News

June 22, 2016

Chicago Honored in Paris

Year-Round News

Bonjour Chicago! As part of the 20-year friendship between “sister cities” Paris and Chicago, the 5th Champs-Elysées Film Festival focused its urban spotlight on the “Windy City.”  As part of the Chicago …

June 1, 2016

Cinema/Chicago at Cannes Film Festival

Year-Round News

Michael has attended the Cannes Film festival since the year that young French director Claude Lelouch premiered A Man and a Woman back in 1966, and every year since has brought …

April 22, 2016

CineYouth Announces Opening Night Film

CineYouthFestival News

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Garnier pressoffice@chicagofilmfestival.com CINEYOUTH FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES GKIDS’ NOCTURNA AS OPENING NIGHT FILM CHICAGO, (April 21, 2016) – Cinema/Chicago and the …

April 22, 2016

Students Become VIPs at CineYouth Festival

CineYouthFestival News

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Garnier pressoffice@chicagofilmfestival.com CHICAGO AND SUBURBAN STUDENTS BECOME VIPS AND FILMMAKERS AT THIS YEARS CINEYOUTH FILM FESTIVAL MAY 5-7th Film …

April 5, 2016

CineYouth Announces Film Pitch and Challenge

CineYouthFestival News

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Garnier pressoffice@chicagofilmfestival.com THE 52nd CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS NEW FILM PITCH INITIATIVE FOR STUDENTS AT THIS YEAR’S CINEYOUTH …

February 8, 2016

Associate Board’s 2016 Screening Series

Festival News

This year is going to be a fun one for moviegoers around Chicago. The Associate Board for Cinema/Chicago has announced a screening of The Princess Bride on February 17th that will …

January 22, 2016

Enter for a chance to win with IP MAN 3!

Festival News

IP MAN 3 – the highly-anticipated third film in the Donnie Yen IP MAN franchise  – is opening in Chicago today, January 22nd! Watch the US teaser here: https://youtu.be/jckXscMwIOI. Follow the instructions below to …

January 6, 2016

Remembering Haskell Wexler (1922 – 2015)

Festival News

We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of one of the most influential cinematographers of our time and Cinema/Chicago Advisory Board Member, Haskell Wexler. The two-time Academy …

December 17, 2015

Chicago Fest Has Big Presence In Havana

Festival News

Chicago Festival continues its 15-year relationship with Cuba Fifteen years ago, with support from the State of Illinois, the Chicago International Film Festival brought 6 Cuban directors to Chicago. In addition, …

November 30, 2015

Junior Board Holds Successful Fundraiser

Festival News

On Sat, Nov 14th our Junior Board held its first annual fundraiser at the Godfrey Hotel’s IO Urban Roofscape. Over one hundred guests enjoyed DJ Toddizza playing a mix of hip-hop and 80s classics, delicious appetizers provided …

November 2, 2015

51st Chicago International Film Festival Announces Audience Award Winners

Festival News

The Audience Has Spoken Cinema/Chicago’s 51st Chicago International Film Festival announces the winners of its Audience Choice Awards. Every new film that played at the 51st Festival (Oct 15-29, 2015) …

October 30, 2015

Junior Board Presents A Celebration Of Chicago On Screen

Festival News

There has never been a better time to celebrate the talent and dedication of the Chicago entertainment industry. Shows like Empire and Chicago P.D. and filmmakers like Joe Swanberg are …