This years film festival was moved online and can be streamed via the links below.
2020 Film Awards!
Best Arts Short - Dear COVID-19
Best Comedy Short - She Had It Coming
Best Documentary Short -
NINE
Best Sci-Fi, Action, Horror Short -
6 Months in 2063
Best Growing Up, Growing Older Short -
Miracle of Science
Best Drama Short Film - Glimmer
Honorable Mention
Superhero Me
Carny Trash
Judges Selection
Nameless Forest
The Bottle
Best of the Fest - 6 Months in 2063
A big and sincere 'Thank-you" goes out to all our filmmakers, even more so for bearing with us during a very strange time in the world.
We are fiercely proud of every film that we were able to include in this year's fest,
and we want you all to know that it was our honor to present your films to an audience.
As I like to say at the end of every year, "Go make another film, and when you do, I hope that you'll send it to us"
Thanks, and see you next year...
Join us for the 17th annual Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival
Spreading the Arts - Not the Virus!
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, we have moved our 2020 festival online. The positive side is that more people will be able to enjoy the festival without the hassles of traffic, parking or travel! This year you can enjoy all of the festival selections from the comfort and safety of your own home... and on your own schedule!
This year, our fest continues to features the best short films from throughout the world. Comedies, action, drama, horror, demented, arts, a little of everything! So get tickets while you can!
Enjoy our unique selection of independent short films. Support independent filmmakers.
All access passes include all screenings. (*NOTE: Some films are limited to certain dates/times)
The CIRSF Online Film Festival is a whole new experience for both filmmakers and audiences!
It brings the full festival experience to audiences in the comfort of home, on laptops/tablets and mobile devices.
Watch films, vote for your favorite films, and be part of the action no matter where you are in the world.
