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New Directors Competition Announced

Published: September 9, 2015  |  Filed under: Festival News

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14 PREMIERES IN NEW DIRECTORS COMPETITION
AT 51ST CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Featuring First and Second-Time Directors from Across the Globe

(CHICAGO, September 9, 2015) – The Chicago International Film Festival (Oct 15-29, 2015) announces the lineup for its New Directors Competition, sponsored by Columbia College Chicago. Films in the New Directors Competition are receiving their World, North American, or U.S. Premiere at the Festival. Argentina, Brazil, China, Denmark, Iceland, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States are among the countries represented in this competition.[…]

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City & State Program Revealed

Published: September 4, 2015  |  Filed under: Festival News

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2015 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS SUPER-SIZED CITY & STATE PROGRAM

HENRY GAMBLE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, FOR GRACE, and SYL JOHNSON: ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS

Headline Record-Breaking Showcase of Illinois-Made Films

(CHICAGO, September 4, 2015) – The 51st Chicago International Film Festival is proud to present this year’s City & State program, sponsored by Whole Foods Market and KIND snacks. Running during the Oct 15-29, 2015 Festival, this program of narrative, documentary, and short films celebrates Illinois’ rich filmmaking tradition and showcases the best films with Illinois roots.[…]

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51st Festival Poster Revealed

Published: September 2, 2015  |  Filed under: Festival News

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SELECTS
POSTER COMPETITION WINNER
275 submissions were received from 41 countries

The 51st Chicago International Film Festival is thrilled to announce the winner of its first-ever international poster design competition: Tsung-Hui (aka “Mavis”) Kuo-Crary! Kuo-Crary is from Taiwan. Her pop art-inspired design is the official poster for the 51st Chicago International Film Festival held this October 15-29, 2015 at the AMC River East 21.

The Chicago International Film Festival’s poster design competition ran from July 9 – Aug 14, 2015.[…]

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Festival reveals first list of official selections

Published: August 20, 2015  |  Filed under: Festival News

2015 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
REVEALS FIRST LIST OF OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Featuring Premieres from directors Todd Haynes, Paolo Sorrentino, Nanni Moretti, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Jacques Audiard, Peter Greenaway, and many more!

CHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announces its first 24 films and several events to be featured at the 51st Chicago International Film Festival this October 15-29 2015. Festival passes are available for purchase online 24 hours a day at ChicagoFilmFestival.com or by phone Mon-Fri from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm CST at 312-332-FILM.[…]

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