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April 8, 2022
CineYouth Festival Returns to Screens April 24-24
CineYouthNews & Announcements
Highlighting Filmmakers 22 Years Old and Younger, the 17th CineYouth Festival Presents 71 International Short Films Cinema/Chicago today announced details surrounding the 17th CineYouth Festival, running April 22 – 24 …
October 26, 2021
Winners Announced for Audience Choice Awards, Presented by Xfinity!
Festival News
The ballots have been tallied. Festival-goers across the US cast their votes, and we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 57th Chicago International Film Festival Audience Choice Awards …
October 22, 2021
57th Festival Award Winners Announced
Festival News
The 57th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, today announced the winners of its 2021 competitions. In a virtual ceremony live-streamed via the Festival’s YouTube channel, …
October 18, 2021
Director Spotlight: Franziska Stünkel on THE LAST EXECUTION
Festival News
German filmmaker and photo artist Franziska Stünkel’s film The Last Execution (Nahschuss) is a historical drama telling the story of Werner Teske, a scientist-turned Stasi spy who became the last …
October 18, 2021
Director Spotlight: Isidore Bethel on ACTS OF LOVE
Festival News
Filmmaker magazine named Isidore Bethel one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film” last year. We’re honored to host him in Chicago this week for a special screening of …
October 9, 2021
48 Hour Fest Guide: How to Kickoff the 57th #ChiFilmFest Right
Festival News
With just a couple days to go until the 57th Chicago International Film Festival begins, we’re here to help you kick-off the Festival right with a custom itinerary that showcases …
September 24, 2021
Announcing First-Ever Partnership With Dark Matter Coffee
News & Announcements
The Chicago International Film Festival and Dark Matter Coffee today unveiled the Director’s Cut product line celebrating the 57th edition of the longest-running competitive festival in North America, running October …
September 24, 2021
Announcing the Industry Days Schedule, Oct 14-17
News & AnnouncementsPanels
The 57th Chicago International Film Festival announced today the program for Industry Days, to be held October 14 – 17, 2021, with an impressive list of guest speakers to inspire …
September 16, 2021
Competitions Announced for 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
Today, the 57th Chicago International Film Festival announced our international competitions lineup. This year’s festival, running October 13 – 24, 2021, continues the tradition of introducing bold new films to …
September 14, 2021
The French Dispatch to Open the 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced the Opening Night film, its Opening Night at the Drive-In presentation, and other highlights of the 57th edition, running October 13 – 24, …
September 8, 2021
First Look at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced its return to theatrical, outdoor, and virtual screens October 13 – 24, 2021 for its 57th edition. North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, …
August 31, 2021
Artistic Director Mimi Plauché honored by French Ministry of Culture
News & Announcements
The French Minister of Culture, Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin, announced that Chicago International Film Festival Artistic Director Mimi Plauché has been awarded the title and rank of Chevalier de l’ordre des arts …
June 1, 2021
Stream Q-Hugo Award Winners for Pride Month
Festival News
Silver Q-Hugo winner Portrait of a Lady on Fire streams on Hulu. To celebrate Pride month this June, we’re thrilled to take a look back at the winners of the …
May 6, 2021
CineYouth Festival is Streaming May 6-13!
Festival News
This week the Chicago International Film Festival’s CineYouth Festival presents its most expansive lineup yet with 102 extraordinary short films from around the world streaming virtually through May 13! With the selection spread …
March 8, 2021
Watch: Director Talks for Women’s History Month
Festival News
I’m Your Woman is streaming now on Amazon Prime March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate we’re proud to share a collection of director and actor talkbacks and livestream …
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