Chicago Int'l Film Festival

North America’s longest running competitive international film festival.

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

Mark your calendar!

The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival: October 14-25, 2026.

Entries are now open!

[🏳️‍🌈 Ms. Marya E. Gates 🦩 @oldfilmsflicker]

In this week’s Guide: a new queer road movie, a Franz Kafka biopic, Raven Jackson’s tender tone poem, a trailblazing Australian film, a punk rock biopic, a short film about a Black lesbian cruising the streets of S.F., & a short doc by Jocelyne Saab

Read: https://t.co/qLANszyvSR

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

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Get your #ChiFilmFest Pass by 8/31 for the Early Bird price: https://t.co/yW5fouLLIw

[🏳️‍🌈 Ms. Marya E. Gates 🦩 @oldfilmsflicker]

Don't miss our final screening of THE INVITE tonight at 9pm at FACETS Chicago.

I'll be introducing the film and then will be joined in conversation with Angelica Jade Bastién after the screening ends.

Tickets: https://t.co/Nau1EKUEZ1

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

Don’t miss a special screening this Friday at The Davis Theater, via our friends at @saltshedchicago:

The Chicago premiere of Jay Duplass’ SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU, with writer Adam Cayton-Holland joining for Q&A, plus a pre-show acoustic set from Bnny:
https://t.co/zrpVkMQzrs

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

"There are always innumerable movies to find at festivals big and small, hidden gems that deserve words and eyes, notable new voices awaiting uplift." - @812filmreviews

[Robert Daniels @812filmreviews]

My final piece of @FilmFestLocarno coverage for @ebertvoices is my wrap-up where I explain why fests often revitalize me, especially when I’ve been feeling burned out (like lately).

https://t.co/ohVQrYUwhy

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

🎬 Help us run and promote North America's longest-running competitive international film festival 🎞️

We're looking for a Video Intern, Ticketing Agents, Drivers, and other roles across our Operations, Special Events, Travel, and Sponsorship teams: https://t.co/ydRywaf8pn

[Music Box Theatre @musicboxtheatre]

"Willem Dafoe gives a career-best performance." -- https://t.co/AeIHZWDIPf

Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee star in the finely crafted drama LATE FAME, opening this Friday August 21st at the Music Box.

Get Tickets Now: https://t.co/9qbMvyW1HD

[Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago @JpnCons_Chicago]

On 8/15, audiences got the chance to enjoy a showing of Route 29, a Japanese film showcased as a part of the @chifilmfest's #SummerScreeningsprogram. A representative from the JIC gave remarks on behalf of the Consulate on how this film appropriately captures the road trip 1/3

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

See the best new movies before anyone else. Save on 10+ film admissions. Share it with a partner or friend(s).

Secure your #ChiFilmFest Pass today — and get the Early Bird price through August!

[Criterion Collection @Criterion]

✨ Colman Domingo’s Closet Picks! ✨

[Criterion Collection @Criterion]

✨Announcing Criterion's NOVEMBER '26 releases! ✨

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

Don't miss Industry Days — our unique hub for filmmakers and industry professionals to learn from acclaimed creatives & execs, connect with fellow filmmakers, share ideas, and get inspired — Oct. 15-18.

Register by Aug. 17 for the lowest Early Bird price: https://t.co/Om08WzgUry

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

62 days until the lights go down at the @musicboxtheatre to open the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival.

[The Wieners Circle @TheWienerCircle]

The Jagoff combo today only $13: Chicago handshake (shot of Malort plus an old style) plus a Chicago style 🌭

[Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago @JpnCons_Chicago]

📢 Hey Chicago!
It’s that time of year again for the @chifilmfest's #SummerScreenings! This year we’re hitting the road on the big screen with a special free showing of Route 29 on Saturday, August 15! Get your ticket today: https://t.co/1vrl00tM5P

[Liam/Lemon🏳️‍🌈🎥 @Liam_The_Nerd]

Best time of the year on the horizon

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

The 62nd #ChiFilmFest will be here before we know it!

Mark your calendars:

🎫 Aug. 31: Last day to buy an Early Bird Pass
📽️ Sept. 17: Full lineup released
🎟️ Sept. 18-23: Members Pre-Sale
🗓️ Sept. 25: Individual tickets on sale
🎬 Oct. 14: Opening Night at the @musicboxtheatre

[Chicago Int'l Film Festival @chifilmfest]

Passes are on sale now for the 62nd #ChiFilmFest!

Secure yours today for savings on 10+ admissions — and get the best price with the Early Bird discount by 8/31.

Note: Passes are not redeemable for Opening & Closing Night, Centerpiece, Tributes, & Special Presentations.

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

On this day in 1907: Essanay Studios began its 10-year run of making movies in Chicago, featuring Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson and other box-office stars. The studio made 2,000 films. About 215 survive today. https://t.co/hoyFmWmNel

[Cinema Tropical @CinemaTropical]

The acclaimed Puerto Rican drama ESTA ISLA by Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero, winner of the Film Independent Spirit Award’s John Cassavetes Award and three awards at Tribeca, makes its VOD debut on August 25 https://t.co/sweOOD0y2K