The Chicago IndieCon is an exclusive gathering that is tailor-made for passionate individuals in the indie film industry to converge, share their upcoming projects, and forge new connections with talented actors and actresses. Join us for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and connections at the Chicago IndieCon.

The Chicago IndieCon celebrates the best that cinema has to offer. Showcasing
films from established masters and emerging storytellers, the festival welcomes
films from around the world.

The second annual event will take place February 22nd – 23rd 2025 at Hollywood Cinema 1001 75th St #153, Woodridge, IL 60517

Awards & Prizes

Best Narrative Feature Film
Best Comedy Short Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best Animation Short Film
Best Drama Short Film
Best Sci-fi / Fantasy / Thriller Short Film
Best Web/TV Short Pilot
Best Trailer

The top short films and trailers will be screened at Hollywood Blvd on February 22nd.

The top two Narrative Feature Films will be screened on February 23rd at Hollywood Blvd, with a revenue-sharing arrangement for ticket sales between the filmmakers and the theater.

Rules & Terms

Rules of Submission

Works submitted in languages other than English must be formatted with English subtitles.

Works-in-progress and rough cuts can be submitted by the deadline.
If your film is selected for the physical event, please be prepared to submit a digital still file as soon as possible.

We will inform the selected projects for the live screening between the time of their submission and the official notification date for the festival.
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Participation in the festival implies acceptance of the Rules and Regulations by producers and their agents.

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