Looking to check out a film festival this summer? Well, Chicago’s got you covered. With a wide variety of film festivals and screenings, Chicago movie buffs won’t have to look any further than their backyard to enjoy movies from both seasoned and rookie filmmakers. So when you’re done splashing around in Lake Michigan, grab a seat, (or blanket), and check out one of these film festivals playing at a theater, (or park), near you.
June 14-Sept. 16 - Dusk
Screenings of popular Hollywood films of past and present in various parks around the city of Chicago. All movies are free and begin at dusk.
(312) 742-1134
June 15 & 17 - 6 p.m.
A showcase of short comedies from the Just for Laughs festival.
Admission prices range from $4-$10; see website for details.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 846-2800
First Tuesday of every month (except July 5) - 6 p.m..
Ongoing festival that showcases films produced by Midwestern filmmakers.
Admission prices range from $7-$15; see website for details.
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 509-4949
July 14-16
Dedicated to celebrating diversity, this festival showcases films from around the world.
Call or check website for updates regarding admission prices and times.
Chicago Independent Film Festival
2934 N. Lowell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 501-8651
July 28 - 8 p.m.
A festival showcasing comedy shorts by Chicago filmmakers.
Admission price is $10.
Chicago Cultural Center Theater
78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 379-8633
August 2011
A festival dedicated to showcasing films related to the black diasporic experience.
Call or check website for updates regarding exact dates, prices, and times.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 846-2800
Sept. 9-15
A festival dedicated to showcasing films from filmmakers of various backgrounds.
Admission prices start at $10; see website for package details.
Music Box Theatre
3733 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(323) 860-0757
Sept. 23-25
A festival dedicated to providing audiences with babes, blood, and booze.
Admission prices start at $10; see website for details.
The Portage Theater
4050 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Contact via website.
Note: This list does not claim to be an exhaustive list of film festivals scheduled to take place this summer in Chicago. Additionally, websites should be consulted for the most up-to-date information.
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