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1. • • Filmmaker and graphic artist Michael Kutza founded Cinema/Chicago in 1964 to provide an alternative to the commercial Hollywood movies that dominated the city’s theaters. The Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater, where King Vidor, Bette Davis, and Stanley Kramer were honored for their contributions to American cinema.
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   What is the Chicago International Film Festival?

   • In 2010, the 46th Chicago International Film Festival presented 150 films from more than 50 countries. The Festival's program is composed of many different sections, including the International Competition, New Directors Competition, Docufest, Black Perspectives, Cinema of the Americas, and Reel Women.

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   What is the history of the International Film Festival?

   • The WorldFest International Film Festival became an officially competitive event seven years after its inception, in April 1968 and has been in continuous operation since. It is one of the original three film festivals in North America, with San Francisco and New York as the first two events. Following WorldFest were Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, and Seattle.

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   What is the Chicago Film Festival logo?

   • Created by Festival Founder and Artistic Director Michael Kutza, our logo has become internationally recognized as an image that represents both the allure of the silver screen and the cinematic celebration that takes place every year in Chicago.

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   When did the American Film Festival start?

   • The Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater, where King Vidor, Bette Davis, and Stanley Kramer were honored for their contributions to American cinema. Since then, the Festival has grown to become a world-renowned annual event.

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   What is the history of film in Chicago?

   • Chicago's history with film goes back as far as the movie industry itself. The city was an early home to silent era studios and filming locations. The film industry's growth in the early twentieth century saw a significant role for Chicago. Naturally, the city also had a part in the development of movie theaters.

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   What is the Chicago International Television Festival?

   • In 2003, a separate ceremony was launched for the TV awards, and in 2017, the event became a separate event, named the Chicago International Television Festival. Winners and runners-up for the various categories, which include Gold and Silver Hugos, are listed on the film festival website.

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3. www.chicagofilmfestival.com › festival › timeline60 Years: A history of the Chicago International Film Festival

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   The first Chicago International Film Festival debuts on November 9 at the original Carnegie Theatre at Rush and Oak St. Eight films are shown in the feature category, selected from more than 300 entries from 15 nations.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chicago_International_FilmChicago International Film Festival - Wikipedia

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   Chicago International Film Festival. The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual film festival held every fall. Founded in 1964 by Michael Kutza, it is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. Its logo is a stark, black and white close up of the composite eyes of early film actresses Theda Bara, Pola Negri, and ...

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6. www.chicagofilmfestival.com › festival › historyChicago International Film Festival History

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   The Festival opened in 1965 at the Carnegie Theater, where King Vidor, Bette Davis, and Stanley Kramer were honored for their contributions to American cinema. Since then, the Festival has grown to become a world-renowned annual event.

7. abc7chicago.com › post › michael-kutza-startedMan who started Chicago International Film Festival speaks ...

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   20 hours ago · CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago International Film Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary when it opens this week. For decades, it has brought everyone from rising stars to Hollywood A-listers ...

8. news.wttw.com › 2024/10/15 › chicago-internationalChicago International Film Festival Marks 60th Year

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   1 day ago · The Chicago International Film Festival runs Oct. 16-27, the event’s website has full schedule and ticket information. The Chicago International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday and will commemorate its 60th anniversary. But at the time of its founding, director and founder Michael Kutza, couldn’t have imagined what it would become.

9. chicagoreader.com › film › movie-featureLooking back at 60 years of CIFF - Chicago Reader

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   Sep 18, 2024 · The first CIFF ran from November 9 to 16, 1965, at the Carnegie Theatre, making it the country’s oldest competitive film festival and one of the longest running in general.

10. www.siskelfilmcenter.org › chifilmfest60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival

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    Now in its 60th year, the Chicago International Film Festival (ChicagoIFF) is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, showcasing films from an impressive selection of new and established talent and celebrating the best that cinema has to offer.