Tier 3
Chicago, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Chicago International Indie Film Festival launched with a 2021 edition focused on Indigenous peoples and swing jazz.
Submitting to Indiefest costs from USD 45 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Indiefest accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Indiefest takes place in Chicago, United States.
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