NOW IS THE TIME to get you involved in making faith & family films!

The FAITH & FAMILY CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL is looking for films from all around the world that celebrate the power of faith and family.  Films that uphold Biblical and moral principles as well as films that examine and support family values.  This event will take place March 16 -17, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago SW in Burr Ridge, IL.  

Actor Dean Cain is tentatively scheduled to attend. 

During this two-day event, organizers will be hosting multiple workshops on film production, offering acting classes, celebrity Q&A events and even a BBQ networking social.  One admission price of $75 for adults and $50 for students cover all festival activities.  VIP Dinner is $100 per person. 

CLASSES
How to Fundraise for a Film?
Script Writing 101.
Teen Acting Workshop.
Adult Acting Workshop.
How to Turn your Book into a Film?
Q & A with Dean Cain.
Shooting your film?
How to make Distribution work?

LOCATION
Crowne Plaza Chicago SW in Burr Ridge, IL.  300 S Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Participants are responsible for for their own accommodations. 

WHAT TO EXPECT?
Your itinerary during the festival is your decision.  From attending workshops to watching films, our goal is to provide each participant unprecedented access to industry leaders in hopes to exchange ideas about the art and business of Christian film making.

More information about Christian Film Events: www.ChristianFilmEvent.com

Awards & Prizes

​AWARDS
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST SHORT FILM
AUDIENCE CHOICE
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST STUDENT FEATURE
BEST STUDENT SHORT
BEST TRAILER
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
BEST ACTOR
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER

Rules & Terms

WHY YOU SHOULD SUBMIT:
* Screening movies directly in front of distributors
* You will get a distribution deal during the festival
* Walk the red carpet and do interviews
* Meet industry and like-minded professionals
* Learn from the best in the industry & meet some of the best actors

Eligibility:
The FAITH & FAMILY CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL is open to anyone, anywhere around the world.

Festival Dates:
March 16-17, 2024
Short Films:
Between 1 and 35 minutes

Feature Films:
36 minutes or more

Date of Production:
Films must have been produced after January 1, 2020.

Number of films per Producer:
Unlimited

Do I have to attend the festival?
No. But you are highly encouraged.

Submission Form:
Via Vimeo or Youtube links or any other online platform.

Deadlines and Submission Fees:
March 14, 2024.
Feature films: $25
Short films: $15
Music Videos: $15
Trailer: $15
Screenplays: $15

Language:
Feature films and short films in a language other than Spanish or English must be subtitled in these languages for the presentation of the festival.

Official Selection
Decisions are made by a committee of film industry professionals. Screening locations and times during the festival will be randomly selected.

Notification:
March 16, 2024

Projection:
The Festival is open to the public. Accredited national and international press, as well as buyers and distributors of film and television.

* * * NOT ALL SELECTED FILMS WILL BE SCREENED * * *

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  • Puliyattam- The Tale of a Tiger

    Excellent film festival. Very proud to be part of this film festival and thanks for the official selection given

    May 2023
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  • MICHAL HALL BRAVO RAMÍREZ

    It was an honor for Forest Under Stress our short-mixed media documentary to be selected at th FAITH & FAMILY CHICAGO FLIM FESTIVAL. Thank you! The short movie was entirely created by a mother daughter duo to bring awareness and educate about the declining health of our forest in the state of Oregon, which is fueling wildfires. This selection continues to help people understand the forest is more than just trees and a gift from God, which gift is in need of tending.

    April 2023
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  • Antonio Maria Castaldo

    Onorated to partecipate a this festival. I hope it happends again

    March 2023
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  • phil b

    who won best screenplay? Who were the runner ups? Where are the results posted? I was "selected" and then all of the sudden it's over. Are there other categories - why aren't they posted?

    March 2023
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  • Hui Tan

    I deeply appreciate the opportunity from FAITH & FAMILY CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL, which also provide a great platform for our filmmakers to communicate and learn from each others!

    July 2022
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