Mark Your Calendars: 60th #ChiFilmFest To Take Place October 16-27, 2024

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Mark Your Calendars: 60th #ChiFilmFest To Take Place October 16-27, 2024

We are thrilled to unveil our 60th anniversary logo and invite you to save the dates of October 16-27, 2024 for what will surely be a celebration of film that you won't want to miss!

Stay tuned for more details on the 60th #ChiFilmFest – as well as some special programming to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

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60th Anniversary Cinema Soirée

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and fun-raising where film enthusiasts, arts advocates, and special guests come together to indulge in delectable cuisine, sip on curated drinks, and enjoy lively entertainment in support of the Chicago International Film Festival and its vital year-round public and educational programming.

Join us in celebrating 60 years of cinematic excellence at The Geraghty on Saturday, June 1 at 6pm. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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The 59th #ChiFilmFest voted Best Film Festival
We are thrilled to have been voted the city's best film festival for 2023! Thank you for your support and we can't wait to bring you another amazing festival this fall for our 60th!

Submissions Open for the 60th Chicago International Film Festival

Celebrating 60 years in 2024, the Chicago International Film Festival is now accepting entries for feature length, documentary, and short films!

Presented by Cinema/Chicago, we are North America's longest-running competitive film festival. We screen films from around the world across a wide variety of competitions and programs.

In 2023, the Festival screened 161 short and feature-length films from 53 countries in Chicago and with guests joining us from around the world.

Additionally, we are an Academy Award©-qualifying Festival for the winners of our Short Film Competitions. Festival selection Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó by Sean Wang was nominated for Best Documentary Short Oscar!

Submission deadlines are:

Early Bird Deadline: April 8, 2024
Regular Deadline: June 10, 2024
Late Deadline: July 1, 2024

Visit our website for guidelines and requirements and to learn more details about our competitive and non-competitive sections.

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Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year round non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving image. In addition to the Chicago International Film Festival, Cinema/Chicago's programs include: the Summer Screenings Program, CineYouth Festival, and year-round Chicago Industry Exchange programs.

If you value the community experience of filmgoing in Chicago, join now and help support our organization.