https://chicagoscreens.org/member-events ChicagoScreens upcoming events ChicagoScreens Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:14 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:14 GMT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT <p><img src="https://chicagoscreens.org/resources/Pictures/festival%20strategy%207-17.png" alt="" title="" border="0"></p> <p>As part of a newly formed strategic partnership, CAFF and Filmmaker Friday Chicago are excited to announce a unique event,<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>“The Smart Festival Strategy: From Submission to Showing Up”</strong>. This collaborative event is designed to support creatives as they navigate the film festival circuit, offering practical guidance on everything from completing their films at the right moment to getting the most out of festival opportunities after acceptance.</p> <p>Join us for this FREE event on Friday, July 17, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Cassidy Theatre in the Chicago Cultural Center, located at 78 E. Washington, 60602 2<span>nd</span><span>&nbsp;</span>floor. The evening will feature:</p> <ul> <li>An expert panel discussion sharing insights, hosted by Armin Korsos</li> <li>Networking opportunities for members of both organizations</li> <li>Identification of internship opportunities offered by CAFF members to the Filmmaker Friday Chicago<span>&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>Fill out this survey&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUkU5jFz6ZBCt2nNLzmAPMgxvwzl8AmN3M-YL8Dndj9Zbixw/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank"><strong><em><u>if you will be in person at the July 17th event</u></em></strong></a> and are seeking interns for your festival or event.</p><br> https://chicagoscreens.org/event-6685415 https://chicagoscreens.org/event-6685415