Chicago Southland International Film Festival

06/03/2026

Earlybird deadline is July 17, so get it done bud.

Final deadline is October 2, but don't delay! We wanna see your films!

06/03/2026

📣🎬 CSIFF Summer Camp Update 🌞 We regret to share that the CSIFF Summer Camp has been canceled due to low enrollment. We appreciate everyone who showed interest and support. We remain committed to creating future opportunities for young filmmakers and hope to bring this program back. Thank you for your continued support of CSIFF. 🎥💙

05/21/2026

☀️🎬 Lights, camera, SUMMER CAMP! 🎬☀️

A hands-on filmmaking experience for teens ages 12–15. Learn, create, and bring your ideas to life! 🎥✨

🗓 June 15 – July 1 (Monday–Wednesday)

Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gE_jDHWn

05/06/2026

Here’s the 2026 Chicago Southland International Film Festival Highlight! Check out our favorite moments 😎🎞️🎬🎥

05/04/2026

Open, the submissions are! Sorry. Had to make it Star Wars somehow...

Submissions now open for ! Let's see what next year's fest will bring.

Tell all your filmmaking friends they've got from now to October 2nd for submissions!

04/24/2026

And the winner is...
Congrats to our Audience Choice Winner! The people love ya, they really do!

Thanks to everyone for making this year's film festival incredible.

And don't forget - submissions for opens May 4th! Looking forward to next year already!

04/18/2026

Have ya had the chance to learn about the judges at CSIFF? Well now is your chance! Give it up for the decision makers who watch and vote each year.

You still have time to watch all the films on our virtual festival until this Sunday, April 19th! Spend your weekend watching and seeing what these judges saw that was so great this year at !

04/17/2026