Year-Round Programs

Cinema/Chicago offer programs devoted to enriching the community through international and independent cinema all year long.

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Stay up-to-date with all of Cinema/Chicago’s upcoming screenings, workshops, and special events on our Event Calendar

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Programs

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April

CineYouth Festival

Showcasing and encouraging the work of creative youth from around the world, this annual program provides free training for the next generation of filmmakers.

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May – September

Summer Screenings

This free film series that casts a spotlight on a different country’s national cinema each week all summer.

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Year-Round

Community Cinema

Bringing free screenings to under-resourced neighborhoods across Chicago all year long.

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Year-Round

Digging Deeper into Movies with Nick Davis

An ongoing series of free, interactive lectures by Northwestern University professor Nick Davis, exploring recent releases and films from around the world.

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October

Chicago International Film Festival

Now in its 62nd year, the Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival.

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Year-Round

Black Perspectives Program

Highlighting the excellence and diversity of African American and African diaspora cinema

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Industry & Education Programs

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Year-Round

Chicago Industry Exchange Lab (CIX:Lab)

A year-long creative development program for emerging Illinois filmmakers, focusing on script development, directing, pre-production, and pitching.

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October

Industry Days

Presented during the Chicago International Film Festival, Industry Days is a hub for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and be inspired

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