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Reilly to Lead Chicago Film Fest Jury
1 Oct
Summary
- John C. Reilly will preside over the main jury at the film festival.
- The festival runs from October 14-25 and features international cinema.
- Several acclaimed international filmmakers will also serve on juries.
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, scheduled from October 14-25, will feature actor John C. Reilly as the head of its international competition jury. Reilly, known for his roles in films like Magnolia and The Lobster, will lead a panel of five to award the Gold Hugo for best film and other accolades. The festival will also highlight achievements in directing, acting, cinematography, and screenwriting.
Joining Reilly on the main jury are notable filmmakers including Italy's Carolina Cavalli, Cambodia's Davy Chou, Hungary's Ildikó Enyedi, and Germany's Henk Handloegten. Further juries have been established for the festival's New Directors, Documentary, OutLook, Chicago Award, and short film competitions, comprising filmmakers, journalists, and programmers.
The OutLook jury will specifically award the Q-Hugo for LGBTQ+ cinema, while filmmaker Stephen Winter will have a retrospective screening of his debut film, Chocolate Babies. The festival will also host an International Contenders Panel on October 17, discussing Oscar-submitted international features.
