Documentary film festival premiered six films that chronicled stories of Chicagoans affected by last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz immigration raids.

At the Academy Awards in March, the eerie Jonathan Glazer film The Zone of Interest took home the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. Just a few months earlier, it was shown at the Chicago ...

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In its thirteenth year, the Chicago Critics Film Festival returned with one of its strongest line-ups to date, featuring ...

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JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival returns March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, comedies, and family features, with special select post-film Q&As. Now in its 13th year, the ...

The head of Chicago’s Film Office is out. Deputy Commissioner Jonah Zeiger’s departure, which was confirmed Tuesday by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is the latest in a series ...

During the first quarter of 2026, Chicago saw seven series lensing in town. Production expenditures in Illinois hit a record ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago has served as a popular backdrop for box-office movies throughout the years. We can thank our iconic skyline, stunning lakefront views, historic neighborhoods and of course, ...

Like so many podcasts, Four Stars: A Chicago Film Podcast grew out of talks between friends. Jeremy Marder, a Music Box manager, and Paco Alvarez, a local journalist, have been friends since high ...

CHICAGO – Chicago’s film and TV industry is growing. As a massive soundstage campus draws more storytellers to produce their work in the area, the former owners of a local studio are working to build ...