NOW IS THE TIME to get you involved in making faith & family films!

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The FAITH & FAMILY CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL is looking for films from all around the world that celebrate the power of faith and family.  Films that uphold Biblical and moral principles as well as films that examine and support family values.  This event will take place March 16 -17, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago SW in Burr Ridge, IL.  

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Actor Dean Cain is tentatively scheduled to attend. 

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During this two-day event, organizers will be hosting multiple workshops on film production, offering acting classes, celebrity Q&A events and even a BBQ networking social.  One admission price of $75 for adults and $50 for students cover all festival activities.  VIP Dinner is $100 per person. 

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AWARDS

• BEST FEATURE FILM

• BEST SHORT FILM

• AUDIENCE CHOICE

• BEST MUSIC VIDEO

• BEST STUDENT FEATURE 

• BEST STUDENT SHORT 

• BEST TRAILER 

• BEST SCREENPLAY 

• BEST DIRECTOR 

• BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR 

• BEST ACTOR

• BEST ENSEMBLE CAST

• BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER

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CLASSES

• How to Fundraise for a Film?

• Script Writing 101.

• Teen Acting Workshop.

• Adult Acting Workshop.

• How to Turn your Book into a Film?

• Q & A with Dean Cain.

• Shooting your film?

• How to make Distribution work?

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LOCATION

Crowne Plaza Chicago SW in Burr Ridge, IL.  300 S Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.  Participants are responsible for for their own accommodations. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT?

Your itinerary during the festival is your decision.  From attending workshops to watching films, our goal is to provide each participant unprecedented access to industry leaders in hopes to exchange ideas about the art and business of Christian film making.

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