Dear Asian filmmakers, the Chicago International Film Festival (USA) is accepting films until June 30, 2025.

About the festival:

The Chicago International Film Festival celebrates the best that cinema has to offer. Showcasing films from established masters and emerging storytellers, the Festival welcomes films from around the world. Offering an impressive selection of competitive and non-competitive programming, the Chicago International Film Festival brings films both domestic and international to silver screens in Chicago.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts feature films (narrative and documentary) and short films (under 40 minutes). The festival also accepts student films (feature and short films).
– Films must have been completed after August 1, 2024.
– Films must premier/have premiered after October 27, 2024. Films premiered before this date are not eligible for submission.
– Films must be at least a Chicago premiere. USA Premieres are given priority.
– Films shown at private screenings not-open to the public (for crew, investors,etc.) are eligible.
– Films that have previously shown online at USA film festivals outside of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin are not eligible for consideration.
– Films previously submitted to the Chicago International Film Festival are NOT eligible for consideration.
– All entries must either be in English or subtitled in English. Dialogue lists are not accepted.
– Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

* Highlighted fees are for student films.
– Notification Date: September 15, 2025

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoInternationalFilmFestival (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that the 61st Chicago International Film Festival will take place from October 15 – 26, 2025 in Chicago, United States.

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