To celebrate the Chicago International Film Festival’s (CIFF) 60th anniversary, this year’s campaign—titled “Movies that Move You”—features the voice of Chicago’s own John C. Reilly and beautifully crafted visuals that
John Ashton, the beloved American actor best known for his memorable roles in iconic films of the 1980s and 1990s, passed away at the age of 76. In a career
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago will present the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-14, 2025. Every year, artists are invited from around the world to submit a
For nearly 95 years, the Music Box Theatre has been a haven for countless passionate moviegoers, providing unique programming 365 days a year. The recent renovation is complete. With just a
Filming has officially begun for Wendy Jo Carlton’s highly anticipated independent feature Lucy is a Loser, exploring the healing power of weirdness, music, and human connection. Set in the vibrant
The Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema in collaboration with the Chicago Film Office, will present the Chicago premiere of Zhang Yudi’s acclaimed film The Midsummer’s Voice on September 22. Sponsored by
Join the Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago in a special edition of In Focus With…, featuring IFA Member and Breakthrough Voice Award winner Minhal Baig and a screening of her film
The 2024 Mosaic World Film Festival (MWFF) has scheduled its lineup of 70+ films for its 17th annual event to be held at the Rockford Public Library (RPL) Nordlof Center
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival announces the 2024 HPJF lineup. The 18th Annual Festival will once again be held in architecturally unique venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood, and Washington Park neighborhoods.
Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers is set to receive a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, running October 16 – 27, 2024. ‘An Evening with Mike Myers’ will
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution arm of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has secured North American theatrical, VOD, and DVD rights to the Chicago made dramatic comedy All
“The Last Barf Bag,” a lighthearted, 12-minute Dramamine mini-documentary which explores the eccentric subculture of air sickness bags by profiling four collectors who show off their treasures, won seven Lions at
Congrats to FCB Chicago! The agency won the Health & Wellness Grand Prix for its campaign for anti-nausea brand Dramamine at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Monday.
Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024, taking place June 28-30, will make Chicago the first U.S. city to host an independent artist and film weekend in partnership with the Sundance Institute outside of
For a second summer in a row, Creative Cypher will host its XL Film Fest from August 15th through August 18th. Due to an overflow of survey responses from last
The 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season is about to begin, bringing free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Artist lineups were announced for
JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival returns June 2024 to theaters across Chicagoland featuring 23 films including documentaries, dramas, and even comedies with special post film Q&As. Heading into its 11th year, the
The 40th Chicago Latino Film Festival is presenting eight World, nine North American and one US Premieres. Featuring close to 100 short and feature-length films from Mexico, Central and South
Chicago Filmmakers will host the theatrical premiere of COMMODITY TRADING: DIES IRAE on March 15. This is the fourth feature film by acclaimed, underground filmmaker and multi-disciplinary artist, M. Woods. M. Woods’ COMMODITY TRADING:
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF,) a beacon for local filmmakers, welcomes a new Director of Operations, NK Gutiérrez for the 2024 season. Gutiérrez was publicly announced in her new role at
