Local News

Chicago International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday

October 11, 2023 / 8:41 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Chicago International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday night.

There will be a big block party on Southport Avenue outside the Music Box Theater to celebrate opening night. There will be live music, a red carpet and a video wall featuring the festival selections.

The 59th Chicago International Film Fest will open with a showing of the film "We Grown Now." It was directed by Chicago native, Minhal Baig and is set in Cabrini Green.

Another standout is the high school horror comedy film "Departing Seniors" which was filmed in Chicago.

The festival runs from through October 22nd.

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.