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October 24, 2014
The 50th Chicago International Film Festival Honored the Past and Celebrated the Future of Cinema
Festival News
CHICAGO (October 24, 2014) – In the last 50 years, the Chicago International Film Festival has presented over 10,000 features selected from over 80,000 entries, and has taken place over …
October 20, 2014
One Day Only! Encore Presentation of the Top Festival Winners at the Best of the Fest
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 20, 2014) – You have one more chance to see the winners of the 50th Chicago International Film Festival’s competitions as well as some Festival favorites and …
October 20, 2014
See—and Hear—the World’s Most Iconic Buildings Like Never Before
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CHICAGO, IL (October 20, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival will present a unique three-dimensional experience for movie- and architecture-lovers alike on Wednesday, October 22, 6pm, at AMC …
October 18, 2014
Highest Standards of Filmmaking Celebrated at the 50th Chicago International Film Festival’s Awards Night
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 17, 2014) – Michael Kutza, Founder and Artistic Director, Mimi Plauché, Programming Director, and Programmers Penny Bartlett, Alex Kopecky and Evan Morehouse proudly announce the winners of …
October 10, 2014
The Chicago International Film Festival Celebrates its Golden Anniversary in Style
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 10, 2014) – Opening Night of the 50th Chicago International Film Festival was more than a golden celebration for an institution that has left an indelible mark …
October 7, 2014
The 50th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Jury For New Directors Competition
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 7, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival announced today the jury for its New Directors Competition. The jury consists of Swedish producer Anna Croneman; Moroccan …
October 7, 2014
Kathleen Turner To Preside Over The 50th Chicago International Film Festival’s International Feature Competition Jury
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 7, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s oldest competitive international film festival, announced today that Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actress Kathleen Turner …
October 6, 2014
Liv Ullmann, Colin Farrell, Kathleen Turner and More to Attend Opening Night of 50th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 6, 2014)–The 50th Chicago International Film Festival begins with a star-studded Opening Night on Oct. 9 when “Miss Julie” Director Liv Ullmann, “Miss Julie” star Colin Farrell, …
October 6, 2014
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw to be Honoured at 18th Annual Black Perspectives Tribute and Gala
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 6, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival will honor director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw at the 18th Annual Black Perspectives Tribute and Gala, …
October 2, 2014
The 50th Chicago International Film Festival Introduces the Roger Ebert Award
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 2, 2014) – In the spirit of film critic Roger Ebert’s sense of discovery, the 50th Chicago International Film Festival introduces the Roger Ebert Award. The award …
October 1, 2014
Chicago International Film Festival Docufest Program Celebrates the Best in Non-Fiction Filmmaking
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival and Program Partner Columbia College proudly present Docufest, which is comprised of 18 exciting non-fiction features from around …
September 30, 2014
The 50th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Three World Premieres in City & State Program
Festival News
CHICAGO (September 30, 2014) — The Chicago International Film Festival’s semi-centennial celebration will feature an exciting lineup of features, documentaries, and shorts made in Chicago and throughout Illinois, including three …
September 24, 2014
Writer/Director Richard Lagravenese Presents 50th Chicago International Film Festival Centerpiece Film, “The Last 5 Years”
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (September 24, 2014) – Academy Award®-nominated writer-director Richard LaGravenese (“The Fisher King”) will introduce his latest film, “The Last 5 Years” as the Centerpiece for the 50th Chicago …
September 16, 2014
50th Chicago International Film Festival To Shine A Spotlight On Scandinavian Cinema
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (September 16, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival presents Spotlight Scandinavia, the fourth year of the World Cinema Spotlight Program. This year’s program highlights the exciting, …
September 16, 2014
The Chicago International Film Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Great Cinema with Revivals and Special Appearances
Festival News
CHICAGO, IL (September 18, 2014) – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival will celebrate its semi-centennial with special presentations of past Festival winners, audience favorites and cinema classics. More than …
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