Industry Days 2026 (REGISTER BY EOD 10/5) - Oscar winning Producer of Anora, Former A24 Executives, and more!
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
CineCity Studios // AMC NEWCITY 14 // Chicago Cultural Center, 1500 N Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60610
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While the Chicago International Film Festival celebrates the films on screen, Industry Days celebrates the people and industry behind them. Join us to deepen your knowledge, make meaningful connections, and gain practical insight that can help you build the business side of your creative work.
This year, we’ve brought together local industry leaders and global voices shaping the future of film... just look at our three major keynotes with filmmakers working at the forefront of the industry today:
🎬 Producer Alex Coco (Anora, Club Kid) on fighting for independent films in today’s landscape.
🎭 Actor and director Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd) for a masterclass on directing actors.
🎼 Composer Michael Abels (Get Out, Behemoth!) on shaping powerful film scores and building a musical language for the screen.
Attendees will also have the chance to hear from (and meet) a former A24 executive and a producer behind Sinners and Euphoria.
Decision Maker Roundtables are also returning, offering opportunities to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insight into your next steps. More on that soon 👀
For now… secure your badge before the deadline and join us in the room!
Email us at industry2@chicagofilmfestival.com with any questions.
Get tickets ($175 Regular // $100 Student)