Women · Film festival · Chicago, Illinois
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival
October 11-13, 2026 at Music Box Theatre
About Cinema Femme Short Film Festival
A short film festival for women and gender-expansive filmmakers, run by the Chicago media organization Cinema Femme. It is held in person at the Music Box Theatre with shorts programs and free panels. The 2026 festival is its eighth edition.
What to expect
Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival has included short film programs, panels, brunch and closing night event.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The next edition is October 11-13, 2026.
- Short film programs
- Panels
- Brunch
- Closing night event
Where it happens
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is held at Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Illinois on this calendar.
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Questions about Cinema Femme Short Film Festival
- When is Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2026?
- Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is October 11-13, 2026, according to the organizer.
- Where is Cinema Femme Short Film Festival held?
- Cinema Femme Short Film Festival takes place at Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- Is Cinema Femme Short Film Festival free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Cinema Femme Short Film Festival?
- Events have included: short film programs, panels, brunch, closing night event.
- Who organizes Cinema Femme Short Film Festival?
- Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is organized by Cinema Femme. Their official site is cinemafemme.com/film-festival.
- What other cultural festivals are near Chicago?
- The closest others on this calendar are 1865 Fest in Chicago, IL (same city); 73rd Annual Chicago Powwow in Chicago, IL (same city); African Festival of the Arts in Chicago, IL (same city).
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