PHOTO BOOTH: Kenneth Branagh, Rebecca Hall, Fawzia Mirza Highlight Chicago International Film Festival
The 57th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, brought a vibrant, star-studded, and well-attended festival back to the Windy City this October. Guests included directors Kenneth Branagh, Rebecca Hall, and Fawzia Mirza, and SCREEN has the pics for you…
And here are even more lovely photos from the October festivities, featuring filmmakers and filmlovers attending the iconic festival… Photographers include Barry Brecheisen, Timothy M. Schmidt, and Dan Hannula
Director Rebecca Halpern at the World Premiere of LOVE, CHARLIE: THE RISE AND FALL OF CHEF CHARLIE TROTTER. Photo by Timothy M. Schmidt. 
Chef Norman Van Aken and Chef Carrie Nahabedian at the World Premiere of LOVE, CHARLIE: THE RISE AND FALL OF CHEF CHARLIE TROTTER. Photo by Timothy M. Schmidt. 
Rebecca Hall receives the Chicago International Film Festival Artistic Achievement Award at a Special Presentation of her film, PASSING. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Director Joe Winston at the World Premiere of PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON producers Sonya Jackson and Raymond Lambert. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Harold Washington aide Jackie Grimshaw at the World Premiere of PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Bonnie Hickey, campaign manager for Harold Washington challenger Bernie Epton, at the World Premiere of PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Reverend Jesse Jackson at the World Premiere of PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Director Jesse Moss at the World Premiere of MAYOR PETE. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Harry Shum Jr. at the Midwest Premiere of BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Chicago International Film Festival Artistic Director Mimi Plauché, BELFAST director Sir Kenneth Branagh, and Chicago International Film Festival Managing Director Vivian Teng. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Sir Kenneth Branagh receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chicago International Film Festival. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Ashley Thompson, director of short film GET WELL SOON, at the Chicago International Film Festival. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Harold Washington aide Jackie Grimshaw at the World Premiere of PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Amrita Singh, director of short WINNING IN AMERICA, at the Chicago International Film Festival. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Reverend Jesse Jackson and Jonathan Jackson at the World Premiere of PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Kelley Mack at the Midwest Premiere of BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION. Photo by Barry Brecheisen. 
Director Holly Morris introduces her film at the World Premiere of EXPOSURE. Photo by Dan Hannula. 
Gianfranco Rosi receives the Artistic Achievement Award. Photo by Timothy M. Schmidt.
SCREEN’s Dan Patton interviewed Passing director and Golden Globe Nominated Actor Rebecca Hall, and you can enjoy that interview right here:
The Festival awarded prizes in the following categories: International Feature Film Competition, New Directors Competition, International Documentary Competition, OutLook Competition, and Short Film Competitions, as well as the Chicago Award for an outstanding film in the City & State program. Click here for the full list of winners.
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