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Home » Chicago International Film Festival

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A fall full of film

by Brooks Eisenbise September 15, 2022September 24, 2022

From horror movie fests and indie short films to the best in queer and international cinema, you’re guaranteed to find something new to watch this season.

Posted inFilm

CJFC brings indie Japanese films to the midwest

by Nina Li Coomes May 24, 2021August 18, 2021

The Chicago Japan Film Collective highlights the country’s lesser-known cinematic works.

Filmmaker Kyra Jones
Posted inFilm

Kyra Jones flips the script on sexual assault films

by Noëlle D. Lilley April 13, 2021August 18, 2021

Go to the Body explores healing, justice, and what it actually looks like to protect Black women.

Posted inFilm

Rebecca Fons leads Gene Siskel Film Center into a new era

by Kat Sachs January 29, 2021August 18, 2021

The new director of programming prepares for the return to in-theater viewing and beyond.

Posted inFilm

Highlights of the Chicago International Film Fest

by Kat Sachs October 13, 2020August 18, 2021

What to stream as part of the 56th annual CIFF

Posted inFilm

A Chicago International Film Festival unlike any other

by Kat Sachs September 24, 2020August 18, 2021

The 56th annual celebration of cinema features nearly 60 films, seven of which are world premieres, online and at the drive-in.

Posted inFilm

Support your local movie theater workers

by Nina Li Coomes May 5, 2020August 18, 2021

The Chicago Cinema Workers Fund raises money for the folks who run the box offices, concessions stands, and more.

Posted inFilm

CIFF puts new voices in the spotlight

by Ben Sachs October 16, 2019August 18, 2021

First- and second-time directors shine in these six worthwhile films making their local premieres.

Posted inBlogs

Peter Bogdanovich explains why Buster Keaton still matters

by Andrea Gronvall October 18, 2018August 18, 2021

The director discusses his new documentary The Great Buster showing this weekend at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Posted inBlogs

Sketches from CIFF: a few thoughts on the nature of virtual reality

by Dmitry Samarov October 17, 2018August 18, 2021

Discussed: virtual reality gaming, Entrepreneur, and Mr. Soul!

Posted inBlogs

Chicago International Film Festival and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Julia Hale October 15, 2018August 18, 2021

Pop-Up Magazine’s Fall Issue tour and other goings on Mon 10/15-Thu 10/18.

Posted inBlogs

There are Chicagoans in the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival!

by Kat Sachs October 10, 2018August 18, 2021

A mostly complete local viewing guide

Posted inBlogs

Ben Sachs’s favorite films of 2017

by Ben Sachs December 20, 2017August 18, 2021

A list of the 35 best movies to play Chicago this year.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Chicago moviegoer’s guide to bucking summer blockbusters

by J.R. Jones May 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Skip the popcorn movies in favor of a season full of dynamic screenings.

Posted inBlogs

Former political power couple Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sandi Jackson are divorcing, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, a City Council committee is recommending paying $3 million to the family of an unarmed teen shot dead by police in 2013.

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