May 2-8, 2025
Music Box Theatre

Chicago’s only film festival curated by critics.

2025 Early Bird Passes: Now On Sale

Schedule to Be Announced Soon

  • Coming Soon

    Check out the line-up of films for the 2025 festival.

    FILMS

  • Festival Info

    Where does the festival take place? How do I attend? What’s the dress code? Will I meet a celebrity? The answers await…

    INFO

  • CCFF Spotlight

    See what the buzz is all about. Members of the CFCA contribute essays, interviews and more all about this year’s festival.

    SPOTLIGHT

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