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October 21, 2022
58th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Award Winners
Festival News
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, today announced the winners of its 2022 edition in categories including International Feature Film Competition, New Directors Competition, …
October 18, 2022
Winner of The Pitch Announced: James Choi’s All Things Considered
Chicago Industry ExchangeIndustry DaysNews & Announcements
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced the winner of The Pitch at the 8th edition of Industry Days: All Things Considered, written and directed by James …
October 14, 2022
Director Spotlight: Alex Phillips on All Jacked Up and Full of Worms
Festival News
We are beyond excited to welcome alum, Alex Phillips, back to the festival this year with his debut feature, All Jacked Up and Full of Worms. It is a surrealist …
October 13, 2022
3 Films Reinventing Genre to Watch at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
Women laced into tightly wrought corsets; femme fatales shrouded in shadow; a precocious detective with a sharp wit. Each image evokes something particular, connects to a collective association with a …
October 9, 2022
Director Spotlight: Mikko Myllylahti on The Woodcutter Story
Festival News
We are incredibly excited to be hosting Finnish filmmaker and poet Mikko Myllylahti at the festival this year. His film The Woodcutter Story, also shown at Cannes this year, is …
October 7, 2022
International Feature Academy Award Submissions in the 58th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
As usual, there are several films that are the official submissions for their country in the Best International Feature Oscar category at this year’s Festival, hoping to make the Academy …
October 7, 2022
Director Spotlight: Alfrun Ornolfsdottir on Band
Festival News
Showing her vibrant documentary, Band, we are so thrilled to host Icelandic filmmaker and band member Alfrun Ornolfsdottir at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival. The wonderfully heartfelt documentary follows …
October 7, 2022
Double Your Contribution: Support Access to Cinematic Storytelling With The Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
This article originally appeared on Better.net This year, the Chicago International Film Festival will be celebrating its 58th consecutive, enriching year. The fest, which doubles as North America’s longest-running competitive …
September 30, 2022
Director Spotlight: Sinead O’Shea on Pray For Our Sinners
Festival News
We are delighted to host Irish filmmaker and journalist Sinead O’Shea along with her film Pray For Our Sinners. The documentary mixes personal storytelling with political exposé, where O’Shea returns …
September 30, 2022
Inferno 1911: Italy’s First Feature Film and Other Early Literary Interpretations
Festival News
Preceding the 58th Chicago International Film Festival, which begins on October 12th, Cinema/Chicago is hosting a CineConcert screening of L’Inferno to celebrate the centenary. The 1911 Italian silent film was …
September 28, 2022
Special Guests Announced for 58th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
Today, the Chicago International Film Festival announced new guests and details for its 58th edition, running October 12 – 23, 2022. Film screenings and programs will take place at theaters …
September 22, 2022
58th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Full Slate and Programs
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced the full lineup of films and programs included in this year’s 58th edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, running October 12 …
September 14, 2022
58th Chicago International Film Festival Sneak Peek: Opening Night, Centerpiece & Special Presentations
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today offered a preview of select highlights to be featured in this year’s 58th edition of North America’s longest-running competitive international film festival, running October …
April 28, 2022
CineYouth Announces Award-Winning Filmmakers
CineYouthNews & Announcements
The 17th CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced award winners for its 2022 edition in nine categories, as well as the recipient of this year’s Prodigy Scholarship. This year’s award …
April 18, 2022
CineYouth Programmer Picks
Festival News
After exploring over 350 submissions from 30 countries, the 71 official selections in this year’s CineYouth festival stood out due to their vitality, personality, and innovation. Here, our CineYouth programmers …
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