Film Feature: Navigating the 55th Chicago International Film Festival

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Industry Days
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This recent addition to Festival events has proven to be one of its most popular. Industry Days is a hub for filmmakers and industry professional to connect, share ideas and find inspiration. From October 17th through the 20th, the “Days” highlight current and future trends in the art/industry of movie making. Panels are open to the general public and to Industry Days badge holders (see information on the website link below). If you’re interested in the business of show business, Industry Days can be vital participation. For more details, click here.

StarVirtual Reality Immersive Cinema

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VR Immersive Cinema at the 55th Chicago International Film Fest
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For the second year, the Chicago International Film Festival will present Virtual Reality Immersive Cinema, where participants become part of the film. With special eyepieces and interactive digital content, the Festival is providing an opportunity for audiences to experience VR Immersive. For more details, click here.

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’Seberg’ at the 55th Chicago International Film Festival
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Do you really want to navigate the Festival? Get a bunch of your film fellow travelers and see the films, and discuss them afterwards. If your family has immigrant roots in another country – which is virtually every American – then see a reflection of life in that country today by taking in the international selections. Want to talk to filmmakers or participate in Q&As? The AMC River East will be packed with programs and similarly interested participants. It’s time for the 55th Chicago International Film Festival, it’s time to come together for the movies.

The Opening Night Film for the 55th Chicago International Film Festival is “Motherless Brooklyn” on October 16th, 2019, at the AMC River East 21, 322 East Illinois Street, Chicago. The Festival will take place October 16th to October 27th, 2019. Click here for film schedules, information and to purchase tickets.

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Editor and Film Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2019 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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