Film News: Cinema/Chicago Presents 2017 CineYouth Festival From May 4-6, 2017

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CHICAGO – The 13th annual CineYouth Festival – presented by Cinema/Chicago – starts on Thursday, May 4th, 2017, at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, kicking off a three day festival run. The opening night film is the animated “My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea,” a debut by director Dash Shaw, who will make an appearance on behalf of the film for the CineYouth Festival.

The festival celebrates the talent of filmmakers from around the world who are 22 years old or younger, and will showcase a variety of 70 short films. The fest is free and open to the public. For more information and a schedule click here.

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‘My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea,’ Directed by Dash Shaw
Photo credit: Cinema/Chicago

Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, is a non-profit arts and education organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving image. In addition to CineYouth, Cinema/Chicago’s programs include the Chicago International Film Festival, Chicago International Television Festival, international screenings, and a year-round education program. Celebrating its 53rd edition October 12-26, 2017, the Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest running competitive film fest.

Cinema/Chicago presents the CineYouth Festival from Thursday, May 4th through Saturday, May 6th, 2017, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 North Southport, Chicago. The May 4th Opening Night film is “My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea,” and director Dash Shaw will make an appearance to kick off the Festival. For more general information on Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival click here.

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Writer, Editorial Coordinator
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2017 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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