Film Fest
From youth films to silent films,
Chicago’s film festivals
present movies in every genre for every movie buff.
Black Harvest International Festival of Film and Video
Now in its eleventh year, this annual festival features a wide-ranging selection of recent African features and premieres of new African
American independent films.
Gene Siskel Film Center at 164 N. State St. |
312-846-2600
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Chicago Future Filmmaker’s Festival
This fresh festival showcases work produced by youth under 20 in a myriad of formats, from animation to documentaries.
June 16 – 18, 2006 | 312.425.9400 x117
www.chicagofilmfestival.com/futurefilmmakers
Greek Cinema Now
Greek films are shown in collaboration with the Chicago Greek Film Fesitval.
Gene Siskel Film Center at 164 N. State St. |
312-846-2600
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival
This festival features new and innovative films and videos from experimental filmmakers.
Gene Siskel Film Center at 164 N. State St. |
773.293.1447
www.chicagofilmmakers.org
Outdoor Film Festival
Watch the big screen while enjoying the great outdoors. The City of Chicago presents an array of film favorites throughout the summer.
July 18 – August 29, 2006 |
Butler Field in Grant Park, 100 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Other venues TBA.
312-744-3315 | www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Short Comedy Video and Film Festival
Meant to tickle the funnybone, this festival showcases comedy shorts made by Chicago filmmakers. There are two shows and special appearances by guest celebrities.
The Music Box Theater at 3433 N. Southport |
312-642-2156
www.witsendshorts.com
Silent Summer Film Festival
The Silent Film Society of Chicago presents six classic silent films as they were meant to be seen, with live musical accompaniment by guest artists.
May 19, 2006 | 773-777-9438 | www.silentfilmchicago.com
Underground Film Festival
This daring group presents the outer fringes of independent
filmmaking-from low-brow, exploitation schlock to avant-garde experimentalism.
August 17 – 24, 2006 | 773.327.3456 | www.cuff.org
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