Chicago Southland International Film Festival

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

09/07/2026

Your film wasn't made to live on a hard drive.

It was made to be seen.

Submit your work to the Chicago Southland International Film Festival and give your story the chance to find its audience.

🎬 Regular Deadline: October 2
🎟️ Submit through FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoSouthlandInternationalFilmFestival

09/04/2026

Film lovers…

This is your reminder.

Seats are filling up for BingeFest 2026.

Reserve your FREE ticket today and experience one incredible night of independent film.

Binge-watch some of the best short films from the 2026 Chicago Southland International Film Festival's Short Film Competition. CSIFF staff members will host a post-film discussion. Prairie Place residents and GovState students will have the opportunity to experience a film festival atmosphere. Get y...

09/04/2026

FILMMAKERS, WE WANT YOUR FILMS. 🎬

Submissions are open for the Chicago Southland International Film Festival!

Shorts, features, documentaries, animation and everything in between—we want to see what you’ve been creating.

Your story could be part of the next CSIFF.

🎥 Regular Deadline: October 2
Submit now through FilmFreeway!
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09/04/2026

FILMMAKERS, WE WANT YOUR FILMS. 🎬

Submissions are open for the Chicago Southland International Film Festival!

Shorts, features, documentaries, animation and everything in between—we want to see what you've been creating.

Your story could be part of the next CSIFF.

🎥 Regular Deadline: October 2
Submit now through FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoSouthlandInternationalFilmFestival

09/03/2026

Your Halloween weekend plans just got a little darker.

CSIFF Fright Night Film Fest is coming October 30 with horror, sci-fi, action, dark comedy and a costume competition to kick off the night.

Think you can handle it?

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

09/02/2026

📅 Just ONE WEEK until BingeFest!

Award-winning shorts.
Free popcorn.
Great conversations.
Exclusive CSIFF swag.

Admission is free—but seating isn't unlimited.

Reserve your spot today!
https://bit.ly/BingeFest2026

09/02/2026

Filmmaker Highlight Series

Get to know our filmmakers from this past festival season.

Meet Nathan Koranda


Film: Pas de Deux

08/28/2026

Every short film has one goal:

Tell an unforgettable story.

Come discover your new favorite filmmaker at BingeFest.

Admission is FREE.

Reserve your seat today.
https://bit.ly/BingeFest2026

08/21/2026

Did you know the average feature film is around two hours?

At BingeFest you'll experience several incredible short films in one evening, each bringing a completely different story, style, and perspective.

Which genre is your favorite?

👇 Tell us below!