IFP Chicago

02/10/2020

A very depressing study.

Why was Greta Gerwig left off the Oscars' best director list? Science says we have a tendency to view women’s work as less creative than men’s.

02/10/2020

Congratulations!

The Chicagoan won the Academy Award for best animated short film for "Hair Love."

02/07/2020

02/06/2020

The article includes a link to watch the short.

He says that’s because his Oscar-nominated short film ‘Hair Love,’ which seeks to empower black kids about their hair, ‘has touched so many kids.’

02/04/2020

Realscreen Summit

01/30/2020

IFP Chicago is now IFA Chicago! Please visit the Independent Film Alliance Chicago page for up to date info on upcoming events and membership opportunities! :)

01/30/2020

The Independent Film Alliance Chicago and SAG-AFTRA table read series is kicking off the 2020 season with the script 'Three Hours' written by Aemilia Scott. Producer Holli McGinley.

The film follows a single mother living on the edge of Chicago’s Humboldt Park, who has three hours to find someone, anyone, to care for her child, or risk losing the job that keeps both of them from losing their home.

The table read will be followed by a moderated feedback session with the writer and audience members. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

This event is free for members of The Independent Film Alliance (both former IFP and Stage 18 members) and SAG Members, and $20 for the public.

Proceeds from the event will go to the actors who are donating their time!

01/27/2020

Congrats Kartemquin Films!

Today at the Sundance Film Festival Kartemquin Films and Hulu announced a two-year partnership that will offer an unprecedented opportunity for alumni of Kartemquin’s acclaimed Filmmaker Development Programs. Combining Kartemquin’s expertise in nurturing emerging, diverse midwest-based filmmaker...

01/18/2020

Lol on the discussion of the route difference between the 22 and the 36 😂😂😂

Longtime Chicago improvisor and star of Showtime's "Work in Progress" Abby McEnany was a guest on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and they talked about their time at Second City when he was her improv teacher.

01/15/2020

Stage 18 and IFP/Chicago merge to form ttronger nonprofit The Independent Film Alliance Chicago, dedicated to building a diverse, sustainable industry.

01/13/2020

A great list!

Here are the must-see 2019 movies you can stream right now on Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, and more.

01/10/2020

Bigs news!! 🚨 Stage 18 Chicago and IFP Chicago have merged to create The Independent Film Alliance. IFA provides the programming and resources needed to integrate the art and commerce of independent content creation, in order to build a diverse, sustainable industry in Chicago. Our two organizations have a history of successfully collaborating. By combining staff and operational resources, as well as working together for sponsorship and grant opportunities, the two organizations can function more efficiently as one. IFA, Chicago's goal is to foster a self-sustaining ecosystem for a diverse community of independent media makers and artists in Chicagoland, with a particular focus on the development of creative producers.

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