Chicago International Social Change Film Festival

WHAT WE DO

Platform for untold stories to be told through film and inspire people to create social change

Friday, September 27, 2013 to Sunday, September 29, 2013 Showplace ICON, located at 150 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago IL. 60605 At the largest theater in Chicago CISCFF stands apart from other film festivals because we offer a unique 3 day experience that is filled with: World premieres and other inspiring films that highlight untold stories of struggle from all over the world Robust post-film discussions with expert panelists and filmmakers Informal networking opportunities and brainstorming sessions with business, community and industry leaders Direct action opportunities brought to you by organizations who fight to address the issues relevant to the films featured every day. Chicago International Social Change Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today! All film festival entry fees must be paid as follows: Early Bird Rates: (all films are $5 cheaper if you use Withoutabox.com for your submissions) Deadline April 1, 2013 $40 Full Length Film $25 Short Film (under 30 minutes) $20 Micro-films (less than 3 minutes) Regular Deadline Rates: Deadline May 1, 2013 $45 Full Length Film $30 Short Film (under 30 minutes) $25 Micro-films (less than 3 minutes) Late Entries June 1, 2013 $50 Full Length Film $35 Short Film (under 30 minutes) $30 Micro-films (less than 3 minutes) Withoutabox Extended Deadline July 1, 2013 $55 Full Length Film $40 Short Film (under 30 minutes) $35 Micro-films (less than 3 minutes) Withoutabox Extended Deadline 2 August 1, 2013 $60 Full Length Film $45 Short Film (under 30 minutes) $40 Micro-films (less than 3 minutes)

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WHO WE ARE

Emile Cambry, Jr. Co-Founder, President Social Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Professor Extended Bio or LinkedIN Todd Belcore Co-Founder, VP Poverty Law Attorney, Lobbyist LinkedIN Phil Jones Co-Chair Film Selection Committee LinkedIN Max Margolis Co-Chair Film Selection Committee LinkedIN Dona Le Special Events Chair and Film Selection Committee Member LinkedIN Christina Lewis Intern LinkedIN Gabriela Pedroza Intern LinkedIN Diana Arellano Film Selection Committee LinkedIN Miguel Blancarte, Jr. Film Selection Committee LinkedIN