Chicago International Reel Shorts Festival

The main submission deadline for Chicago International Reel Shorts Festival is around 6 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to Chicago International Reel Shorts Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. Chicago International Reel Shorts Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Chicago International Reel Shorts Festival takes place in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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