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Announcing The 2019 CineYouth Festival Lineup

Published: April 2, 2019  |  Filed under: CineYouth

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Celebrating its 15th edition in 2019, CineYouth, presented by Cinema/Chicago, today announced the selection of 64 thrilling and diverse short films for a weekend of free screenings, discussions, and events.

The three-day film festival will be held April 26-28, 2019 at the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.) and will screen work from filmmakers ages 8-22, shining a light on new work from the growing community of youth filmmakers from around the world, including many who call Chicago home.[…]

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2018 CineYouth Award Winners

Published: April 27, 2018  |  Filed under: CineYouth, News & Announcements

Announcing the award winners from Cinema/Chicago’s 2018 CineYouth festival!

Cinema/Chicago’s CineYouth Film Festival is designed to encourage youth filmmakers in their creative endeavors. CineYouth provides opportunities for young filmmakers to articulate themselves artistically, and have their voice heard. Held annually in Chicago, CineYouth is a three-day festival celebrating and fostering the creativity of filmmakers 22 years old and younger by screening officially selected work and encouraging their creative endeavors by presenting a filmmaking workshop, discussions and panels.

CineYouth’s 14th year was held at the iconic Music Box Theatre April 20-22, 2018.[…]

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CineYouth 2017 – Entries Now Open

Published: November 21, 2016  |  Filed under: CineYouth

At Cinema/Chicago, we pride ourselves on recognizing emerging talents and new voices in filmmaking. Well, we’re putting our money where our mission is again this year, with CineYouth Festival, the annual film festival that celebrates the work of filmmakers 22 years old and younger.

Taking place May 4-6 at Chicago’s famed Music Box Theatre, we’re in search of the best films from around the world by student and young filmmakers. With awards, networking and mentorship opportunities, be a part of CineYouth this year.[…]

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CineYouth Announces Opening Night Film

Published: April 22, 2016  |  Filed under: CineYouth, Festival News

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CINEYOUTH FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES GKIDS’ NOCTURNA AS OPENING NIGHT FILM

CHICAGO, (April 21, 2016) – Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival proudly present the Chicago premiere of GKIDS Nocturna as the Opening Night film of their CineYouth Festival.

As an internationally competitive film festival for students ages 22 and younger, the 12th annual CineYouth Festival will premiere Nocturna Thursday, May 5th at 6:00PM at Columbia College Chicago (1104 South Wabash, 8th Floor in Chicago).[…]

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Students Become VIPs at CineYouth Festival

Published: April 22, 2016  |  Filed under: CineYouth, Festival News

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CHICAGO AND SUBURBAN STUDENTS BECOME VIPS AND FILMMAKERS AT THIS YEARS CINEYOUTH FILM FESTIVAL MAY 5-7th

Film festival supports next generation of filmmakers with red carpet and ‘world premieres’, gives public students the opportunity to make their own movie

(Chicago, IL)  April 18, 2016 – Chicago/Cinema, the presenting organization of the The Chicago International Film Festival’s 12th annual CineYouth Festival gives students ages 22 and under from the Chicagoland area a chance to shine on May 5-7th, 2016 at Columbia College (1104 S.[…]

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