IFA provides the programming and resources needed in order to build a diverse, sustainable film industry in Chicago. Housed at Cinespace Film Studios.
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📢Get your #IFAMagicHour tix! Join 400+ film professionals & fans as we celebrate the growth of the #Chicago film industry with dancing, food & drinks, a silent auction, networking & more. *Get tix at link in bio* (IFA members: log into your member accounts for discounted tix.)
Each unique workshop includes:
🎥 Individual career insights
🙌 Insightful #LifeLessons
🖼️ Creative #CanvaTips
🤯 Exclusive Attendee Perks
Register for FREE below! #FilmTwitter
📣 Announcing 📣
The #SeriesFest Vanguard Program, presented by @Canva 🎉
We're kicking things off with 3 #free #webinar by #television industry changemakers including:
@DaveedDiggs @RafaelCasal @littleton_road and Sue Ann Pien
✅Register at:
SeriesFest.com/Vanguards
We are humbled and thank you for joining us! Thank you for all you continue to do to support the film industry in IL. Congratulations on such a well deserved award!👏 #ifachicago
Humbled to be an @IFAChicago’s Visionary Leadership Honoree and proudly share it with @ILFilmOffice.
We shattered records with $691 million in 2022 in film production revenue — allowing our community of creators to continue to grow here in Illinois. It's progress we'll build on.
ALT Governor Pritzker stands for a photo with his Visionary Leadership Award and Chaz Ebert.
ALT Governor Pritzker delivers remarks at the Independent Film Alliance Chicago Magic Hour Gala.
ALT Governor Pritzker delivers remarks at the Independent Film Alliance Chicago Magic Hour Gala.
ALT Governor Pritzker greets IFA members.
Who's ready for tonight's #IFAMagicHour?!?! We'll be enjoying some delicious local favorites at tonight's gala thanks to these generous In-Kind sponsors! We're so grateful for your contribution and thank you for being part of tonight's big event! We'll see you there!😎🍻🍹🍸
We could not put on a fabulous event without the support, hard work and talent of these essential In-Kind sponsors! Thank you for believing in IFA's mission & for being involved in this meaningful event. We couldn't have done it without you. We'll see you tonight! #IFAMagicHour
#IFAMagicHour 2023 Visionary Leadership Honorees are @GovPritzker & @ILFilmOffice! They've brought in >$2B for IL film & TV prod.The film tax credit is among the most successful in the US attracting business & creating jobs & has a diverse workforce training program. Congrats!🎉
#IFAMagicHour 2023 Breakthrough Voice Honoree is @minhalbaig! Her acclaimed film We Grown Now will be released by Sony Pictures Classics in SP '24.She's from Rogers Park & attended Chicago Public Schools, graduating from Northside College Prep.We're proud to honor her!Congrats!🎉
We're BEYOND excited to host former NFL player & brilliant mind behind the Oscar-winning animated short film "Hair Love", Matthew Cherry! Enjoy this unique opportunity to engage with an accomplished filmmaker and #Chicago native! Get tix at link in bio! #ifachicago #FilmTwitter
Great news! We've received a CityArts program grant from @ChicagoDCASE! We applaud their active role in the development of Chicago’s arts and culture community through funding and thank them for supporting our programs & mission! #ifachicago #DCASEgrants
Thanks to the filmmakers that joined us for some connection & community last week & to our partners @MezclaMedia & 3AM Thoughts for putting on this event. Special thanks to our sponsor Beard & Belly! If you missed it, we'll see you at the next one. Stay tuned for info!
NEXT WEEK join us at this Sweater Weather Social - wear your fav fall sweater & enjoy good food and beverages - first one included! Register on our new event site to get tix. This event is proudly sponsored by Beard & Belly restaurant! #ifachicago #FilmTwitter
Congrats to IFA's community on their recent Black Excellence Awards nominations for Outstanding Film Direction:
🔸McKenzie Chinn for A REAL ONE
🔸Patrick Wimp for MISTER ABBOTT
Good luck to you on a well deserved nomination!
#ifachicago #blackexcellence #filmmakers #FilmTwitter
