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February 2, 2021
Watch the International Oscar Contenders Round Table, Co-Presented with IndieWire
Festival News
The Chicago International Film Festival has a long history of presenting films selected to represent their country as submissions for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. These past …
February 1, 2021
Celebrate Black History Month with Director Talks
Festival News
MLK/FBI is now streaming through IFC Films In celebration of Black History Month, the Chicago International Film Festival is proud to share a collection of director talkbacks from the 56th …
January 7, 2021
Take 2: ChiFilmFest Selections to Stream in January 2021
Festival News
One Night in Miami is available on Amazon Prime Video beginning January 15. Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that …
October 28, 2020
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 56th Chicago International Film Festival Audience Choice Awards …
October 27, 2020
Take 2: ChiFilmFest Selections to Stream in December 2020
Festival News
I’m Your Woman is streaming on Amazon Prime Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that are now playing in theaters …
October 24, 2020
Director Spotlight: Sato Takuma on ANY CRYBABIES AROUND
Festival News
The 56th Chicago International Film Festival is excited to welcome director Sato Takuma to our fair city for the premiere of his film Any Crybabies Around? Young parent Tasuku has …
October 24, 2020
36 Hours of Festival at Home
Festival News
With only two days to go, we’re here to help you to maximize your viewing experience and strategize so you can make the most of your time before Festival viewing …
October 21, 2020
Director Spotlight: Sabine Lubbe Bakker and Niels van Koevorden on BECOMING MONA
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The 56th Chicago International Film Festival is excited to welcome directors Sabine Lubbe Bakker and Niels van Koevorden to our fair city for the premiere of their film Becoming Mona. …
October 19, 2020
Director Spotlight: Jiayan “Jenny” Shi on FINDING YINGYING
Festival News
The 56th Chicago International Film Festival is excited to welcome director Jiayan “Jenny” Shi to our fair city for the premiere of her film Finding Yingying. In April 2017, idealistic …
October 17, 2020
Director Spotlight: Bruno Santamaria on THINGS WE DARE NOT DO
Festival News
The 56th Chicago International Film Festival is excited to welcome cinematographer-turned-director Bruno Santamaria to our fair city for the premiere of his film Things We Dare Not Do. In the small …
October 15, 2020
Director Spotlight: Ignacio Márquez on THE SPECIAL
Festival News
The 56th Chicago International Film Festival is excited to welcome director Ignacio Márquez to our fair city for the premiere of his film The Special. In this thoughtful and uplifting …
October 5, 2020
56th Festival Juries Announced
Festival News
Today, the Chicago International Film Festival announced the competition juries for the 56th Festival! Featuring a host of acclaimed filmmakers and film professionals from across the globe, the juries …
September 17, 2020
Full Industry Days Schedule Announced!
Festival News
We’re excited to announce the full schedule for Industry Days 2020, being held virtually for the first time! This year’s Industry Keynote conversation will feature Academy Award®-winning producer and president …
September 9, 2020
World Premiere of Belushi to Open 56th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
We’re excited to announce the World Premiere of Belushi to open the 56th Chicago International Film Festival! In a hybrid format, with both virtual and drive-in screenings, the 56th Chicago …
July 22, 2020
Sound Design Virtual Panel: More Questions Answered
Festival News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDs4TQ2IXg Stream our July 14 virtual panel discussion on sound design above. On July 14, the Chicago International Film Festival’s Industry Days and the Chicago Film Office hosted the virtual …
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