There’s Still Time to be a Part of the 50th Chicago International Film Festival

CHICAGO, IL – The deadline to enter all films for the 50th Chicago International Film Festival (October 9 – 23, 2014) is fast approaching.  Films are being accepted in the following competitive categories:

Regular deadline for submissions is a postmark date of June 20, 2014.
Late deadline for submissions is a postmark date of July 7, 2014.

The Chicago International Film Festival is the oldest competitive film festival in North America and annually presents the latest and greatest in world cinema with presentation of new works by veteran masters and talented newcomers. Winners from last year’s Festival came from Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, the US and more.

Last year, the Festival presented 135 feature films, including 20 documentaries, and 55 live action and animated short films, that made their regional, national and, in some cases, world premieres in Chicago. Many of these films participated in a number of competitions all seeking the festival’s highest honor, the Gold Hugo—a standard of excellence in the world of cinema and a true symbol of discovery.

The Chicago International Film Festival’s competitions include: the International Feature Film Competition, New Directors Competition (first and second feature films), Documentary Competition, Out-Look Competition (LGBTQ) and Short Film Competition. Highlighted programs include After Dark, Black Perspectives, Cinema of the Americas and Reel Women.

Juries made up of great cinematic artists and notable critics convene to judge Festival films and award only the movies that involve an audience by challenging, entertaining and inspiring them, honoring filmmakers for their great artistic achievements.

For complete regulations and entry forms, visit the official website at www.chicagofilmfestival.com to download the forms or enter online.

ABOUT CINEMA/CHICAGO

Cinema/Chicago is a not-for-profit cultural and education organization dedicated to encouraging better understanding between cultures and to making a positive contribution to the art form of the moving image. The Chicago International Film Festival is part of the year-round programs presented by Cinema/Chicago, which also include the CineYouth Festival, Intercom Competition, International Screenings Program, Black Perspectives and Education Outreach.