Special Events
Opening Night Gala 
Thursday, October 21
Be there when the 27th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival kicks-off with this jam-packed evening of family fun, fantastic food, and of course, film - hosted by Broken Hill star Luke Arnold! Sure to be a night to remember, this star-studded event is overflowing with activities for the whole family! Strap on your dancing shoes and pump up the volume with Radio Disney's party Patrol, after switching up your look with some funny face painting. The food will be great but don't forget to save some room for popcorn and a soda before you enjoy some of the very best short films from this year's Festival in a special opening-night program. Everyone is invited to join the fun -you won't need a VIP pass to be treated like a star on this magical night!
Crema Suprema (Canada, 2008) 3 min.
Live Music (USA, 2009) 6 min
Dawn (Italy, 2009) 9 min
Fishing with Sam (Norway, 2009) 6 min
The Mouse that Soared (USA, 2009) 6 min
Iker Stubborn Hair (Mexico, 2009) 7 min
The Happy Duckling (UK, 2008) 9 min
Running Time: 44 minutes
Where?
Thorne Auditorium
375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
(corner of Chicago & Lake Shore Drive)
When?
Thursday, October 22
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:15 p.m. Opening Remarks
7:45 p.m. Film Presentation
Tickets:
$60 per adult
$25 per child
Call "Kidsfest" at 773-281-9075 or visit
Parking: Available at garages around the auditorium
American Airlines Closing Night Awards Presentation
Sunday, October 31
6:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Film Row Cinema - Columbia College Chicago
1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor, Chicago
Feel the rush of energy and anticipation at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony for the 26th Annual Chicago International Film Festival. This exciting night of surprises promises to be one to remember, as actors, celebs, Festival friends and over 100 filmmakers wait on the edge of their seats for the awards -- including the prestigious $10,000 Poetry Foundation Prize! After the ceremony, everyone's a winner at the Closing Party, where friends, filmmakers, stars and more meet to close the curtains on the 2009 Festival with food, music and family-friendly fun!
Admission: $25 all seats
The Montgomery Foundation presents the Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Prizes for Best Film by an Emerging Director and Best Child-Produced Film.
The Poetry Foundation presents the $10,000 Poetry Prize for excellence in the arts of poetry and film.
For tickets, call 773-281-9075 or visit
