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Film in Conversation: Panels

Published: October 1, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

We’re pleased to present a number of panels throughout the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival that are open to the public. We welcome you to join us and participate in these necessary and compelling conversations.

Sunday, October 16 | 4p.m.
Black Lives Matter and the Media
Responding to the harrowing police shootings of unarmed African Americans and wider racial injustices in America, Black Lives Matter has become one of the defining social movements of our times. How important is media to their message, and how can filmmakers best tell the stories of contemporary civil rights struggles int he black community?[…]

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New Films at #ChiFilmFest

Published: September 28, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

In case there aren’t enough films to choose from at the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival, we’ve added even more to check out. Here’s the latest; tickets are on sale now!

Watch this space for all the latest updates to the Festival lineup.

JACKIE
Marking filmmaker Pablo Larraín’s second film at this year’s Festival (he also directed NERUDA), this compelling biopic stars Natalie Portman as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Larraín is scheduled to attend! Monday, October 17

A CONVERSATION WITH TARAJI P.[…]

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Where can I find a Festival Schedule?

Published: September 27, 2016  |  Filed under: Festival News

If there’s one question we get asked most this time of year, it’s “Where can I pick up my copy of the Festival Schedule?” Though our website and mobile app are always updated with the most current information, sometimes it’s great to have the whole Festival in your hands, in one simple book.

The Festival Schedule is available at various businesses and community locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Check out the map below and check back frequently for all the places where you can pick up your copy.[…]

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#FeeltheLove with us at #ChiFilmFest

Published: September 7, 2016  |  Filed under: Giveaway

instagram-contest-imageWin tickets to the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival by sharing your love for independent and international filmmaking on Instagram! Ahead of the Festival in October, we want see how you #FeelTheLove for this year’s lineup, events and programs like World Cinema, After Dark, Documentaries, and Spotlight: Musicals. Each week, we’ll feature a new theme to get your creative juices flowing and share more about the exciting films coming to the Festival. There’s a new winner every week and entering is easy as:

  1. Follow @chifilmfest on Instagram
  2. Post a photo/video that matches that week’s theme
  3. Tag #FeelTheLove and #ChiFilmFest

Weekly Prize: Two screening vouchers for the winner and a guest to see a film of their choosing.[…]

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