The Oak Park, IL Film Festival is an annual celebration of cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and the Oak Park community to showcase films with a unique Oak Park connection—whether through content, cast, crew, or setting.

 

The festival kicks off Wednesday evening for Opening Night at the Lake Theatre, featuring a film with a Hollywood connection to Oak Park, IL. The festival continues Saturday and Sunday at the Madison Street Theater, a local stage theater transformed into a cinema venue.

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Audiences can enjoy a diverse selection of films from a variety of genres including features, documentaries, shorts, and more (as submissions allow) and all with an Oak Park connection.​ In addition to screenings, the festival also hosts industry professionals who share their insights and experiences with attendees, along with food, networking opportunities and other festive activities. 

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Whether you're a filmmaker, film lover, or industry professional, the Oak Park, Illinois Film Festival is a weekend of inspiration, discovery, and celebration.