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• 3rd Annual Pride Film Fest

  • Start
    Wed, November 01, 2023
  • End
    Mon, July 01, 2024
  • Location
    Various Venues

  
  

  Pride Film Fest streams new international queer films weekly from November 1 to July 1, which also presenting an in person screening at various locations each month.

  Pride Film Fest streams new international queer films weekly from November 1 to July 1 and also presents an in-person screening at various locations each month. Pride Film Fest presents the winners of our Pride Film Fest Contest with new films submitted through FilmFreeway. And we feature 'Best of the Fest' features and short programs for films that have won acclaim at other international fests. 

  Learn more at: pridefilm.org

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• The Midwest Film Festival: Feature Film Screening

  • When
    Mon, June 24, 2024
  • Location
    The Gene Siskel Film Center

  
  

  On Monday, June 24th, we invite you to a special Feature Film Screening celebrating Pride Month. This event, organized in collaboration with the Film Event Accessibility Working (FEAW) Group, will spotlight the impactful work of Cassidy Dimon in enhancing accessibility. Join us for a night where we honor the spirit of inclusivity and diversity, and engage with a film that echoes these values.
  

  Buy tickets: midwestfilmfest.com

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• The Midwest Film Festival: Advertising Community Shorts Night

  • When
    Mon, July 29, 2024
  • Location
    The Gene Siskel Film Center

  

  Mark your calendars for Monday, July 29th, for a spectacular evening dedicated to the Advertising Industry at Adcomm Night. This event is designed to illuminate the inherent groundbreaking creativity and innovation that powers the advertising world. We're privileged to spotlight the work of Kindworks A.I. and Nicole Yelsey, who are making strides in enabling individuals and organizations to flourish through the deliberate cultivation of kindness. In a unique blend of entertainment and social responsibility, we are also organizing a Back to School Drive. This initiative, in collaboration with Mezcla Media Collective, supports single-income households led by women. Join us for an unforgettable night where we celebrate the power of advertising and community service.

  Buy tickets: midwestfilmfest.com

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• The Midwest Film Festival: Emerging Shorts Filmmaker Night

  • When
    Mon, August 26, 2024
  • Location
    The Gene Siskel Film Center

  
  

  On Monday, August 26th, we bring you Emerging Filmmakers Night: A showcase of short films from the rising stars of Midwest filmmaking who are in the first decade of their careers. This event highlights our Breakout Grantees, giving a platform to the talent and creativity of our local rising stars. Be ready to be amazed by the fresh and unique perspectives of these emerging filmmakers.

  Buy tickets: midwestfilmfest.com

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• Oak Park Iillinois Film Festival

  • Start
    Thu, September 12, 2024
  • End
    Sat, September 14, 2024
  • Location
    The Lake Theatre, Madison Street Theater

  
  

  All films will celebrate and have a connection to creative Oak Park, IL. Thursday, September 12 will celebrate Oak Park's Hollywood connection. There will be a gala evening with photos, a talk, and a screening of a new edition of "The Abyss", starring Oak Park's Mary Elizabeth Marstrantonio.

  Saturday, September 14 will showcase local creativity with independent projects of various genres submitted and selected. There will also be a panel and a guest speaker.

  Learn more: www.opilff.org

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• The Midwest Film Festival: Analog Shorts Night

  • When
    Mon, September 30, 2024
  • Location
    The Gene Siskel Film Center

  
  

  Monday, September 30th marks Analog Night: A journey into the nostalgia of Analog Cinema. In collaboration with Cinema Luz, we aim to create an immersive experience that pays homage to the timeless beauty of analog cinema. As we delve into the past, we'll also be celebrating Latine History Month, honoring the rich and diverse culture of the Latine community.
  

  Buy tickets: midwestfilmfest.com

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• 60th Chicago International Film Festival

  • Start
    Wed, October 16, 2024
  • End
    Sun, October 27, 2024
  • Location
    AMC NEWCITY (1500 N. Clybourn Ave.), Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N State St.), Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.) among others

  
  

  Celebrating its 60th edition October 16 - 27, 2024, the Chicago International Film Festival is North America's longest-running competitive international film festival. Showcasing acclaimed and exciting new films from around the world, the 60th edition will be held in person in theaters and venues around the city. From dramas and thrillers to documentaries and comedies, the Festival presents a vast diversity of offerings, featuring competitive categories and programs including Black Perspectives; International Comedy; Women in Cinema; OutLook; After Dark; and the City & State program, showcasing films made in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Full schedule announced in mid-September.

  Learn more: www.chicagofilmfestival.com

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• 35th Polish Film Festival in America

  • Start
    Mon, November 04, 2024
  • End
    Tue, November 19, 2024
  • Location
    AMC NewCity14, AMC Village Crossing18, Gallery Theatre

  The world's largest showcase of Polish cinema outside of Poland.

  New best Polish features including THE SECRET OF LITTLE ROSE, GREEN BORDER, FEAST OF FIRE, FILIP, HUNTING, DAD, and documentaries incl. THE STORY OF ONE CRIME, THE PAWNSHOP, SILENT LOVE, PHENOMENON and others. Many spectacular guests: Polish stars Magda Boczarska and Robert Wieckiewicz, directors Jan Kidawa-Blonski and Lukasz Kowalski, and others. Unique retrospective of prewar comedies by Michal Waszynski accompanied by a photo exhibition at the Society for Arts. Concerts and lectures.
  

  Learn more: www.pffamerica.com

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• Cariño Festival De Cine

  • Start
    Fri, November 15, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Sat, November 16, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    OPEN Center for the Arts (2214 S Sacramento Ave)

  

  OPEN Center for the Arts presents Cariño, a film festival dedicated to providing a platform for emerging filmmakers under the ages of 26 across the city of Chicago to express themselves artistically. The artists have the opportunity to present and receive feedback for their work by a panel of working professionals.

  The festival was created in honor of Zedrick "Cariño” Alfredo Aurelio who passed away at the age of 26 due to a prolonged battle with adenoid cancer. Cariño dedicated his life to bringing people together and was an instrumental part in the filmmaking journeys of both his brother Andres Aurelio and friend Salvador Salazar. Zedrick's unconditional support and guidance has served as the foundation for what they hope to provide for the festival's participating youth.

  Learn more: HERE

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