News Archive
Author: Kasey Martin
January 28, 2020
Managing Director Vivian Teng Named to DCASE Cultural Advisory Council
Festival News
Managing Director Vivian Teng (far left) at the 55th Chicago International Film Festival. We're thrilled to announce that our very own Managing Director, Vivian Teng, has been appointed to the City of Chicago's Cultural Advisory Council! The Chicago City Council approved the appointment...
January 15, 2020
56th Chicago International Film Festival to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Festival News
Chicago International Film Festival to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts We're thrilled to announce that Cinema/Chicago has been approved for a $25,000 Art Works grant to support the 56th Chicago International Film Festival taking place October 14-25, 2020. This grant will...
January 2, 2020
TAKE 2: What to See in Theaters and Stream in January 2020
Festival News
3D documentary Cunningham opens at the Landmark Century Cinema on January 3. Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that are now playing in theaters or on streaming platforms in case you missed them at the Festival!...
December 10, 2019
Remembering Cinema/Chicago Board Member Byron Pollock
Festival News
Byron Pollock with fellow Cinema/Chicago Governing Board members. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of Byron Pollock, devoted board member, passionate film lover, and dear friend of the Chicago International Film Festival. Byron Pollock with his wife Judy Almost ten years ago...
December 9, 2019
TAKE 2: What to See in Theaters and Stream in December 2019
Festival News
Knives and Skin opens December 13 at the Music Box Theatre. Welcome to TAKE 2, our monthly feature where we highlight recent Chicago International Film Festival selections that are now playing in theaters or on streaming platforms in case you missed them at the Festival! Take a look belo...


