The 61st Chicago International Film Festival , running from October 15 to 26, promises an ambitious slate of programming across dozens of venues including AMC NEWCITY 14, the Music Box, the Gene Siskel Film Center, the Chicago History Museum and the Logan Center for the Arts, among others. The festival maintains its stature as North America’s longest‑running competitive film festival, with features and shorts from more than 60 countries competing for the Golden Hugo in diverse categories including International Feature, Documentary, New Directors, and short film strands.
Ticketing for the festival is structured to accommodate both cinephiles and casual viewers. Multi‑ticket passes are available: a 20‑admission Passport Pass runs $320 for members and $400 for nonmembers; a 10‑admission