Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival Enjoy year-round programming at Chicago Southland International Film Festival presented by GovState.

The Chicago Southland International Film Festival is located in University Park, IL and hosted in Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts. Chicago Southland International Film Festival showcases films from the U.S. and abroad, allowing the Chicago Southland community to witness a vibrant, international film catalogue and celebrate the best submitted films at our awards ceremony.

Made something weird?Good.Made something bold? Strange? Funny? Dark? Unexpected? Completely impossible to explain to you...
09/16/2026

Made something weird?

Good.

Made something bold? Strange? Funny? Dark? Unexpected? Completely impossible to explain to your family?

Even better.

We love discovering films that give us something to talk about.

Send us yours.

Regular Deadline: October 2
https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoSouthlandInternationalFilmFestival

They submitted. We watched. Then we got to share their story with our audience.Meet Brody Almon, the filmmaker behind Ke...
09/14/2026

They submitted. We watched. Then we got to share their story with our audience.

Meet Brody Almon, the filmmaker behind Keep Asleep, an official selection of the Chicago Southland International Film Festival.

Your film could be next.

Submit by October 2 through FilmFreeway.
https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoSouthlandInternationalFilmFestival

Next up at CSIFF... we're turning down the lights.Join us October 30 for Fright Night Film Fest—an evening where horror,...
09/13/2026

Next up at CSIFF... we're turning down the lights.

Join us October 30 for Fright Night Film Fest—an evening where horror, sci-fi, action and dark comedy collide.

Three films. One costume competition. Plenty of reasons to keep the lights on afterward.

🎟️ Get your tickets now.
https://www.govst.edu/FrightNightFest

There are thousands of film festivals.So why submit to CSIFF?Because we're here for the reason film festivals exist in t...
09/11/2026

There are thousands of film festivals.

So why submit to CSIFF?

Because we're here for the reason film festivals exist in the first place:

Great films. Talented filmmakers. Real audiences.

Bring your work to the Chicago Southland and become part of our growing filmmaking community.

🎬 Regular Deadline: October 2
https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoSouthlandInternationalFilmFestival

09/11/2026

That’s a wrap on Bingefest! Thank you everyone for coming out. See ya next year!

Today’s the day!We’ll see you tonight at 6:00 PM for an evening of incredible short films, free popcorn, great conversat...
09/10/2026

Today’s the day!

We’ll see you tonight at 6:00 PM for an evening of incredible short films, free popcorn, great conversations, and the best of independent cinema.

Walk-ins are welcome while seats remain available.
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Today's the day!We'll see you tonight at 6:00 PM for an evening of incredible short films, free popcorn, great conversat...
09/10/2026

Today's the day!

We'll see you tonight at 6:00 PM for an evening of incredible short films, free popcorn, great conversations, and the best of independent cinema.

Walk-ins are welcome while seats remain available.
https://bit.ly/BingeFest2026

🎬 Tomorrow's the night!Join us at Governors State University for the 6th Annual BingeFest.🍿 Free popcorn🎥 Incredible sho...
09/09/2026

🎬 Tomorrow's the night!

Join us at Governors State University for the 6th Annual BingeFest.

🍿 Free popcorn
🎥 Incredible short films
💬 Live discussion
🎁 CSIFF swag

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

See you there!
https://bit.ly/BingeFest2026

⏳ Only 3 days to go!Who's joining us for free popcorn, amazing films, and a night celebrating independent cinema?Reserve...
09/07/2026

⏳ Only 3 days to go!

Who's joining us for free popcorn, amazing films, and a night celebrating independent cinema?

Reserve your seat before it's gone!
https://bit.ly/BingeFest2026

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