The Chicago International Film Festival’s CineYouth Festival announces opening night Special Guest John Francis Daley
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Full CineYouth Schedule of screenings and workshops now available online
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CHICAGO, IL – The CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago and the 49th Chicago International Film Festival, announces this year’s Opening Night special guest actor, writer and director John Francis Daley. Opening Night takes place Thursday May 9 at Columbia College Chicago (1104 South Wabash, 8th floor). Daley will speak about his career and his upcoming projects and will join the audience for a post-conversation reception. Opening Night presentation is free and open to the public. To RSVP to Opening Night, email Rebecca Fons at rfons@chicagofilmfestival.com.
Originally from Wheeling, IL, Daley began his rise to fame as Sam Weir in the critically acclaimed, Judd Apatow-produced television series Freaks and Geeks. For the past six years he has been one of the stars of the Fox series Bones. Daley and his writing partner Jonathan Goldstein have penned numerous screenplays for recent hits, including Horrible Bosses, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, arriving in theaters in September. Daley can be seen next as the lead alongside Anna Kendrick in Lionsgate’s Rapturepalooza, due out June 7.
“We are so honored to have John back in Chicago to kick off the 9th annual CineYouth,†says Rebecca Fons, Education Program Manager at Cinema/Chicago and CineYouth Festival Director. “John has, and continues to be, an exciting and fresh voice in the industry. We look forward to him sharing his experience with our Opening Night audience.â€Â
Held May 9 – 11, CineYouth will showcase work from filmmakers 21 years old and younger from around the world, including Australia, India, Egypt, England, and Canada. The youngest filmmaker featured is nine years old. With the support of Presenting Partner Columbia College Chicago, this year’s festival features 91 officially selected short films, a 24-hour Filmmaking Challenge and an awards ceremony that will honor the best films at CineYouth. Winning CineYouth films will be screened at the 49th Chicago International Film Festival in October.
A full schedule of films and workshops can be found at cinemachicago.org/cineyouth.
Admission to CineYouth screenings and workshops is free and open to the public. Seating is on first-served basis and is limited to theatre capacity.
About Cinema/Chicago
Cinema/Chicago is a not-for-profit, cultural and education organization dedicated to encouraging better understanding between people and cultures and to making a positive contribution to the art form of the moving image. CineYouth is part of the year-round programs presented by Cinema/Chicago, which include the Chicago International Film Festival, Chicago International Television Awards, Intercom Competition, International Screenings Program, and Education Outreach.
CineYouth Sponsors
Led by Presenting Partner, Columbia College Chicago, CineYouth supporting partners include American Airlines, Vita Coco – Coco Cafe, ShutterBox Entertainment, KIND, and Chipotle.
