Announcing the 2023 CineYouth Festival in Chicago

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Announcing the 2023 CineYouth Festival in Chicago

See the next generation of filmmakers at CineYouth 2023!

CineYouth presents 65 short films across 10 programming blocks featuring everything from uproarious comedies to depictions of activism in action to highlights from the Chicagoland area. Plus, CineYouth features two workshops focused on activism in film and creative collaboration through editing, live filmmaker Q&As, and more!

CineYouth 2023 goes down in-person April 21-23 at FACETS Chicago (1517 W. Fullerton Ave.) and streams globally from April 24-30! Tickets are free and open to the public, so join us for the 18th CineYouth Festival! Learn More

Get tickets today for in-person & online screenings beginning later this month!

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Watch the official festival trailer to get a taste of the incredible films at CineYouth!

In-person screenings for this year's CineYouth at FACETS Chicago will include post-film Q&As with filmmakers. Reserve your tickets today!

CineYouth film programs will also be available to stream globally for free from Monday, April 24 at 12:00pm CT until Sunday, April 30 at 11:59pm CT. If you can't join us in Chicago, watch the whole program from home!

Be sure to claim tickets now for the film programs as a limited number of tickets and streams are available!

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Opening Night: Chicagoland
Friday, April 21 at 7:00pm at Facets Chicago

Join our CineYouth Opening Night to see an eclectic collection of shorts from rising Chicagoland filmmakers that range from a magical bedtime story to a celebration of famous eateries on Chicago’s South Side.

(Encore Open Caption screening Sunday, April 23 at 7:00pm)

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CineYouth Workshops
Hear from working filmmakers Saturday and Sunday of CineYouth!

Making a Change: Creating Impact Through Storytelling
Saturday, April 22 at 12:30pm

Join us for a conversation about channeling your passion for self-expression and activism into films that can transform the world.

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Creative Collaboration: An Exploration of Editing Workflow
Sunday, April 23 at 11:30am

Hear from a director-editor team about the collaborative process of bringing a film to life.

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Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a year round non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving image. In addition to the Chicago International Film Festival, Cinema/Chicago's programs include: the Summer Screenings Program, CineYouth Festival, and year-round Education Program.

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