DANIELLE BEVERLY’S documentary “Learning to Swallow,” about Wicker Park artist Patsy Desmond’s journey to recovery after a suicide attempt destroyed her digestive system, screens at the Film Festival Wednesday, Oct
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has revealed a peek at this year’s program with the announcement of the Opening Night and Centerpiece Films for the 43rd annual film festival,
FACETS 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), as the first Academy-qualifying children’s film festival in the world, announced the recipients of its Special and Jury Prizes. Throughout the 40-year history
FACETS 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), the first Academy Award qualifying international children’s film festival in the world, opens this Friday, Nov. 3 and runs through Sunday, Nov.
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unspools 41 feature films and 12 short film programs over the following 10 days with virtual streaming continuing until October 8. Reeling is the second longest-running film
FACETS 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), one of only two Academy Award qualifying international children’s film festivals in the world, announces the dates for the 2023 festival. The
FACETS 39th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF) announces the recipients of its Special and Jury Prizes today along with two new film programs – Award Winning Shorts Program
The 40th edition of REELING: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has announced this year’s winners of feature film categories. The winner of the AARP Silver Image Award was also announced, presented
The 40th edition of REELING: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival will run from September 22 to October 6. Explore the schedule of films and start planning your Reeling experience!
WHO HE IS: Patrick Friel, since 1996 the program director of 34-year old Chicago Filmmakers.
WHAT HE DOES: He coordinates nine programs a year with
THE CHICAGO LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL boasts four Chicago features among the lineup of 59 features and 31 shorts at its 23rd annual fest, April 13-25.
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The Chicago Japan Film Collective (CJFC) announces Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2, featuring two extraordinary Japanese documentary films that explore the power, emotion, and history behind Japan’s most iconic cultural
Produced by Chicago’s own Angie Gaffney, the dramedy Adult Children stars Betsy Brandt, Aya Cash, Thomas Sadoski, Ella Rubin, and Mimi Rogers The 61st Chicago International Film Festival will host
Chicago Filmmaker Alex Phillips’ erotic thriller ANYTHING THAT MOVES screens Saturday October 25 as part of the Chicago International Film Festival after premiering in July at Fantasia International Film Festival
The Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) returns for its 16th year with a Red Carpet designed for media coverage and fan excitement. The Red Carpet begins at 6:00 PM
The Chicago-made independent feature Wrong Numbers is set to make its global debut this September on two major airlines, bringing the locally produced film to passengers aboard more than 1,600
The Tylerman International Social Awareness Film Festival returns to Cantigny Park in Wheaton on August 2 – 3 for its seventh annual showcase of films that challenge, inspire, and raise
Cinema Femme has announced the official lineup for its 2025 Short Film Festival, now in its seventh year. The annual event continues to highlight emerging filmmakers and spotlight women and
The inspiring award-winning documentary I’m Only Blind is set to make its Chicago premiere on July 12 at CineCity Studios. Filmed entirely in Chicago, the film follows the remarkable story
The son of legendary Chicago filmmaker John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), John Hughes III has long forged a creative path of his own—one that blends music,
