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Opening Night Kick-Off Party
Friday, October 21
6:15PM – Reception
7:00PM - Opening Remarks and Film Presentation
Facets Multi-Media
1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago
For tickets, call 773-281-9075 ext. 3011 or email kidsfest@facets.org
Come celebrate the opening of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival and join the fun where everyone is a VIP. Enjoy some of the very best short films in this year’s festival while munching on free popcorn, soda & candy! A highlight at this year’s opening will be the North American Premiere of CICFF award-winning filmmaker Pjotr Sapegin’s latest animated short The Last Norwegian Troll who will be present for post-screening Q&A.
Film Program:*
Bob (Germany) 5 min.
Mixtape (England) 3 min.
The Human Voice (USA) 3 min.
The Big Brother (Switzerland/Germany) 6 min.
Specky Four Eyes (France) 9 min.
The Vacuum Kid (USA) 13 min.
Journey to Cape Verde (Portugal) 17 min.
The Last Norwegian Troll (Norway) 13 min.
Running Time: 69 minutes
American Airlines Closing Night Awards Presentation
Sunday, October 30
6:00PM - Awards Presentation
7:00PM - Film Presentation
8:15PM - Reception
Facets Multi-Media
1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago
For tickets, call 773-281-9075 ext. 3011 or email kidsfest@facets.org
And the winner is…! Feel the anticipation at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony for the 28th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. This exciting night of surprises promises to be one to remember with over 30 awards announced. After the ceremony, stay for a special screening of award winning short films* and reception. Meet the filmmakers while we close the curtains on the 2011 Festival!
The Montgomery Foundation presents the Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Prizes for Best Film by an Emerging Director and Best Child-Produced Film.
*Parents: The award winning film presentation may contain mild profanity, violence or mature themes. Films will be presented in their original languages with no subtitle readers.