The 44th Chicago International Film Festival – October 16-29
May 23, 2008
The Chicago International Film Festival is a year-round organization dedicated to the work of film and video makers. It takes place from October 29th to November 2nd. Stop by the many theaters throughout the city and support these talented filmmakers
The 5th Chicago Filipino American Film Festival – November 7-9
May 23, 2008
The 5th annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival highlights the works of Filipino American filmmakers, as well as leading cinema from the Philippines. It is one of the largest Filipino film festivals in the country and will take place at the 1,300-seat Portage Theater.
Tune in to the CFAFF podcasts to hear interviews with Filipino American filmmakers.
The 3rd Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival – TBA
May 23, 2008
In it’s 3rd season the Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival takes place in Lincoln Park from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd. Both professional filmmakers and students are encouraged to enter shorts of all types, including Comedy, Documentary, Sci-fi, and even more. Come to this vibrant and historical neighborhood and enjoy a feast of our most current filmmakers and their short works.
Tony Soto
May 23, 2008

Tony Soto graduated Columbia College Chicago as a Theater Directing Major and has continued to direct local theatrical performances and is currently directing a who-done-it television pilot Read more
Michael Barlow
May 23, 2008

Michael Barlow invited The UnScene Chicago team into his artist’s den on 140 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago’s Landmark artist-in-residence building Read more
Miles of Empty
May 23, 2008

Miles of Empty is a three piece indy-rock band from Chicago. The band came together in the fall of 2000 with a fresh, original, style. With Mario Kaehn on lead vocals and guitar, James Kaehn Read more
Pilcrow Lit Fest
May 22, 2008

For four days in May, Pilcrow Lit Fest will bring authors, writers, poets, librarians, booksellers, and publishers from around the country together in support of small presses and independent Read more
Meet Matt Vasiliauskas
May 22, 2008

“Night of the Fireflies,” is a short film written and directed by Matthew Vasiliauskas shot here in Chicago. Matthew is a senior at Columbia College majoring in screenwriting Read more





