Iconic: Chicago Independent Film Festival — Screening & Networking

Cinema as a Mirror. Cinema as a Weapon. Cinema as a Revelation.

Iconic: Chicago is not just a film festival; it is a gathering of those who dare to speak to the world through images. We have selected the boldest voices from thousands of international entries to create a "capsule program" that challenges the industry status quo.

In a city known for its thirst for freedom, we invite you to a night where independent cinema needs no permission to exist.

What to Expect:

• The Screening: A strictly curated 120-minute program featuring the Best of Fest short films (Narrative, Documentary, Experimental).
• The Dialogue: Live Q&A sessions with attending directors and producers.
• The Network: An opportunity to connect with Chicago’s indie film community—directors, screenwriters, actors, and cinematographers.

This is a space where a film becomes not a product, but a cry, a whisper, a song, and a light. Come watch the stories that others ignore.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Chicago Independent Film Festival Team