The Chicago Irish Film Festival has an especially exciting program this year that includes award winners, nuanced and interesting stories and films from first time filmmakers that cover everything from past Irish Presidents to future dreams of a united Ireland, and bog stories to immigrant experiences.
Showcasing a curated selection of independent films that highlight the richness of Irish storytelling, the Chicago Irish Film Festival is set to captivate audiences from February 27 through March 9, 2025
Festival Overview
This year’s festival offers both in-theater and virtual experiences:
- In-Theater Screenings: February 27–March 2, featuring a diverse lineup of films at various Chicago venues.
- Virtual Screenings: March 3–9, accessible to viewers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Highlights
The festival opens with the gala screening of Dead Man’s Money, attended by director Paul Kennedy and actor Ciarán McMenamin. The closing film, The Irish Question, will feature a discussion with director Alan Gilsenan. A special event includes the screening of Mrs. Robinson, followed by a Q&A with former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson.
Short Films and Programs
Audiences can look forward to a variety of short films organized into thematic programs:
- Shorts 1: Decisions
Turnaround, All that’s Carried, The Carer, Eldritch Karaoke, Dead on Arrival, Mír, Two Mothers and I Found a Place - Shorts 2: What Others Think
She Said ReJoyce, Letter, Next, We’re Blood, Worried Sick, Vinny, Polished, #Bog, The Wilde Sisters - Shorts 3: Voices
Dublin Short, Breakfast Roll, Packrat, A Lady of Paris, Kiki, The Big City, Settle Yourself and The Last of the Handweavers - Shorts 4: Beginnings
Peat, Beyond the System, Tough Love, Shadow Fable, Cat & Mouse, Homebird, A Simple Killing, An Ode to Tony MacMahon’s Den and Room Taken
Tickets and Passes
Festival-goers can choose from various ticket options:
- All Access Package: Grants entry to all in-theater and virtual screenings from February 27 to March 9.
- In-Theater Package: Covers all in-person events from February 27 to March 2.
- Virtual Pass: Provides access to online screenings from March 3 to 9.
Tickets are available for purchase through the festival’s official website.
Celebrating a Milestone
Don’t Miss the 26th annual Chicago Irish Film Festival with the best Independent films by Irish filmmakers,
as it continues its mission to broaden audience understanding of Irish culture and storytelling through film.
For more information on the festival schedule, film lineup, and ticket purchases, visit the official Chicago Irish Film Festival website.
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