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FILM FESTIVAL

The 24th Annual

CHICAGO

HorroR

Live Event 10/21/23 & 10/22/23

Facets Theater

1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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About

The 24th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema.

 

This extraordinary event, born from the passion of dedicated horror creators and enthusiasts, promises two days of captivating programming featuring a curated selection of both local and touring short films.

 

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of indie horror as we present only the most exceptional and spine-tingling works on not one, not two, but three screens!

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Film Categories 

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All winners receive a digital certificate, ready to print: Winners in attendance on Oct 21 2023 will receive The Golden Dead AF Award!  

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Best Short*

Best Feature*
Best Director*

Best 1st Time Director
Best Cinematography  

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Child Acting

Best Kill
Best Blood/Gore

Best Scare
Best Foreign

Best LGBTQ 
Best Animated

Best Comedy

Best Poster 

Best Screenplay

Best WTF Was That

Best Monster/Demon/Villain

Best Trailer (most liked on our YouTube channel)

Homegrown Horror Award (Chicago-IL filmmakers)

CHFF Fav Award (chosen by CJ Vecchio)
 

Saturday OctobeR 21 2023

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11am - 11pm cst

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1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Noon - Midnight

Sunday OctobeR 22 2023

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Must be 21 and over to drink

Three Screens

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Screen #1

124 seat capacity

2

Screen #2

35 seat capacity

Film Schedule TBD. Films will be shown simultaneously. All Ticket holders will get an ALL-ACCESS PASS to our online streaming platform to watch any films that they missed*  

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Screen #3

15 seat capacity

* Subject to change

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* Filmmakers have the option not to have there film streamed online

Costume/Cosplay Contest

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