Free Film Events in Chicago
Free film screenings, filmmaker meetups, workshops and community events in Chicago. No ticket required.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Friday, October 2, 2026
- Master Class with producer Deniese Davis, 6:00 PM at Chicago Cultural Center (free)
- Writers, Directors,Producers!, 7:00 PM at Summit Park District (free)
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- World of Diamonds Exclusive Debut Show, 1:00 PM at CityPoint Loft (free)
- Filmmakers Fika, 1:00 PM at Mormors café, inside the Swedish American Museum (free)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Sense and Sensibility, 7:00 PM at AMC NEWCITY 14 (free)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Friday, October 9, 2026
- 2026 CapCut x Pixquid Creator Grant - Application is NOW OPEN 🎬, 10:00 AM at TBD (free)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Sunday, October 18, 2026
- CIX:LAB "The Pitch" - Judges from A24 Projects, Sinners, and More!, 11:00 AM at Chicago Cultural Center: Claudia Cassidy Theater (free)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Fall 2026 First Nations Film and Video Festival at Various (free)
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, February 3, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, April 21, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, April 28, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, May 19, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, June 9, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, June 16, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, June 23, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, July 7, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)
Wednesday, July 21, 2027
- Weekly Filmmaker Networking Event, 7:00 PM at The Arrogant Frog Bar (free)