CineYouth 2025
April 25-27
Now in its 20th edition, CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Since 2005, CineYouth has provided a platform for emerging talent to share their work, connect with fellow filmmakers, and learn from industry professionals. Held annually in Chicago at FACETS, the festival features in-theater and online screenings, hands-on workshops, live Q&As, and more. Best of all, all CineYouth events are FREE and open to the public!
Submissions for CineYouth 2025 are now closed.
Thank you to all the talented young filmmakers who submitted their work. Stay tuned — registration for must-attend workshops opens March 5, and the full lineup and schedule drop April 2.
The CineYouth Team
Meet the programming team, mentors, and advisory committee of CineYouth
Venue: FACETS
CineYouth workshops and screenings are held at FACETS, a fully accessible venue at 1517 W Fullerton Ave in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Past Festivals
Check out the films and workshops from previous CineYouth festivals:
2025 Programming
The full CineYouth 2025 lineup will be announced April 2.
Workshops
Saturday, April 26
Cue the Credits: The Making of a Main Title
Get an in-depth look at the craft and specifics of main title design led by award-winning creative studio Sarofsky.
Sunday, April 27
From Future Idea to Feature
Award-winning filmmaker McKenzie Chinn shares concrete tactics to develop your next idea into a completed film.
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CineYouth 2025 Supporters
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Major Sponsor
Sponsors
Supporters
Additional Support
This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. This program is partially supported by a grant for the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Workshop Partner
Venue Partner
212 W Van Buren St., Suite 400
