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Chicago Horror Film Festival
2021 marks the 22nd season of the Chicago Horror Film Festival and we are hard at work to bring our fans the best indie horror films to the safety of their home! We are bringing you are 2021 festival online this season due to the ongoing world health crisis. We are committed to spreading the best of independent horror, while not spreading the virus. We are in high hopes to return to our usual live event in 2022 and wish to thank our partners there for their ongoing support.
Freep Film Festival
Freep Film Festival is a documentary-focused festival produced by the Detroit Free Press — Michigan’s largest news organization — in cooperation with its business and events arm, Michigan.com. The five-day festival features films with a strong connection to the issues, people and places in and around Detroit and Michigan.
In addition to screening films, Freep Film Festival embraces the journalistic and community-minded mission of the Free Press, hosting in-depth discussions after most films, to encourage conversations that spin off the issues raised on-screen. The festival also hosts parties, music shows, dining events and more.
Minnesota WebFest
Minnesota WebFest is the first film festival in the Midwest dedicated to the emerging web series format and a member of the Web Series World Cup. We take immense pride...
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Reeling’s mission is to counteract the misrepresentation and stereotyping of LGBTQ+ people in mainstream media. The fest, the second longest-running film festival of its kind in the world, showcases a...
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Sundance Short Film Tour – Columbus, OH
Fueled by artistic expression and limited only by their runtime, short films transcend traditional storytelling. They are a significant and popular way artists can connect with audiences. From documentary to...
3 events,
Music Box of Horrors: Dawn of the Drive-In
The Music Box of Horrors: Dawn of the Drive-In will once again take over the Chi-Town Movies Drive-In for late shows Sunday-Thursday, and double-features every Friday and Saturday night. This years themes...
2 events,
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is a celebration of documentary storytelling and of the filmmakers who bring us their stories. Founded in honor of late filmmaker David Ponce, the Chagrin...
4 events,
Heartland Film Festival
Indiana’s largest and longest-running film festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary this October across Indianapolis! Since the inaugural Festival in 1992, Heartland has grown from a 4-day event with less...
AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK
AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK
For more, here is Screen's article: https://screenmag.com/aicp-midwests-meet-drink-talk-set-for-downtown-chicago-this-thursday/
3 events,
Chicago International Film Festival
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year-round non-profit cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving image. We serve Chicago’s diverse and under-served citizenry by providing access to world-class cinema. We aim to enrich Chicago’s cultural environment by presenting film in contexts that encourage discussion and debate.
4 events,
Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference
Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell...
Sixth Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival
In 1994 the MMWC began as a local outreach organization dedicated to promoting an accurate understanding of Islam and Muslim women. Their mission to lead positive community change through advocacy,...
6 events,
IFA Chicago Block Party
IFA Chicago Block Party
Filmmakers and members of the community - we're excited to invite you to our first ever FALL INTO FILM BLOCK PARTY! Whether you're a creator/filmmaker, member of the community, sponsor,...
Fright Fest Hosted By Julien Dubuque Intl Film Festival
Fright Fest Hosted By Julien Dubuque Intl Film Festival
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is offering a double feature to get us all in the Halloween mood. We will have Halloween treat bags for the first 200 guests, face...
6 events,
Black Harvest Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th year in 2021, The Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago's annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American and African Diaspora experience....
8th Annual Black Alphabet Film Festival
“Together Again.” That’s the goal as many film festivals and small businesses reopen around the country and welcome people back through their doors. And it’s also the theme for one...
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Each year, the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival presents the best 250+ short and feature films for children and youth from 45+ countries. Experience the joy and power of film...