The 21st Annual Chicago International Reel Shorts Fest (2024)

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  • People waiting in a narrow doorway; one man in a plaid shirt is closest, another woman is looking up.

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  • People gathered in an interior hallway. A theater sign is visible. One person films others, who appear to be actors.

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  • Three men pose in front of a banner. The man on the left is older, smiling. The center man is wearing a lanyard. The man on the right is smiling.

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  • Black and white view of a film projector inside a dark room. A nearby touch screen display is also visible.

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  • Three men pose in front of a Chicago film festival banner. They wear casual attire and have badges.

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  • Person taking a photo of another person at a film festival. Both are smiling, standing in front of a backdrop.

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  • Woman taking photo of two people posing in front of a backdrop at an event.

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  • Group of seven people standing in front of a banner. They are smiling and wearing event badges.

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  • A panel of six people stand before an audience at an event. Black and white photo.

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  • Film crew on stage addressing an audience. Black and white.

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  • Panel of filmmakers on stage, facing an audience. Man speaks into a microphone, others listen. Black and white.

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  • Group of six men standing, some with microphones, in front of a white screen and black curtain.

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  • Audience in a theater: diverse group clapping and smiling, watching a performance. Black and white.

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  • Audience clapping in a dark auditorium. Many people, some wearing glasses, applaud.

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  • Audience in a theater, mostly young adults, watching an event. Some clapping and looking towards the stage.

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  • A panel stands before an audience in a darkened theater. People are wearing lanyards, near a white screen.

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  • Four people on a stage. A person with a microphone speaks in front of an audience. Black and white photo.

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  • Black and white photo of a film screening Q&A. Seven people on stage in front of a screen, speaking to the audience.

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  • Panel of people on stage, facing an audience, in a theater setting.

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  • Panel of six people on a stage, facing an audience. Man with a mic gestures as others listen.

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  • Panel of people on stage in front of a screen, speaking to an audience in a theater.

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  • A panel of five people standing onstage, facing an audience. One person speaks into a microphone.

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  • Audience in dark theater, watching performance. People of various ages, some smiling, focused on stage.

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  • Audience in a theater claps at performers on stage. Black and white.

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  • A group of people on a stage. A man with a microphone gestures toward another man.

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  • Four people on stage at a cinema. A woman speaks into a microphone. Others look on. Black and white.

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  • A panel of six people on a stage in front of a screen; audience members below.

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  • Panel of four people on stage, one speaking into a microphone, a plain backdrop. Black and white photo.

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  • Four people on stage: a man with a microphone, a woman in a plaid jacket, a man with a beanie, and an older man, all in grayscale.

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  • Two people on stage: A man in a leather jacket, and a woman with a microphone, speaking at an event.

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  • Man speaking into microphone, woman beside him, on stage. Black and white.

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  • Three people on a stage. Woman in fur vest speaks into a microphone. Others smile. Plain background.

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  • Three people on stage, one with a microphone. Woman with glasses, fur vest. Man with beard, hoodie. Man with hat, patterned shirt.

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Woman smiling, holding a jewelry box. She has dark hair, large earrings, and a lanyard. Others in background.
A group of people smiling, posing in front of a banner. Black and white.
People gather in front of a banner that says
Audience seated in a dark theater, listening intently. Mostly dressed casually, focused on something off-screen.
Panelists on stage speaking in front of an audience. Black and white.
Exterior of building at night with a crowd gathered in front of the entrance.
Audience watches a film screening; filmmakers stand on stage. Theater setting, black and white.
Group of people in a room, posing in front of a backdrop with a logo, possibly for an event.
Three people pose in front of a
Man takes a selfie at
Three men pose in front of a backdrop with
Audience in dark auditorium clapping. People of diverse ages and ethnicities smile, some wearing casual clothes.
Four people in a room, one speaking into a microphone, others listening with various expressions; casual setting.
Panel of people onstage in front of an audience, talking. Black and white.
Panel of seven people on a stage answering questions from an audience.
Audience in dark theater, watching performance. People of various ages, some smiling, focused on stage.
Audience watches a panel on stage at a movie theater. Black and white photo.
Group of people on stage in front of a screen, some with microphones, appearing to be at a Q&A session.
Audience in a theater claps at performers on stage. Black and white.
Group of four people on stage, man holding microphone, black and white.
Man speaking into microphone, woman beside him, on stage. Black and white.
Audience seated in a darkened theater, watching a performance. People of various ages, side view, attentive.
A panel of people stand on a stage in front of a screen; audience in front. Black and white.
A panel stands before an audience in a darkened theater. People are wearing lanyards, near a white screen.
Audience applauds at an event. Many people sit in rows, hands raised, in a dark auditorium.
Panel of people on stage speaking into a microphone. Audience watches. Black and white.
Group of people at a film festival posing in front of a backdrop; smiles and peace signs.
Person taking a photo of another person at the Chicago International Short Film Festival.
Three men smile, one waving. They wear badges and stand in a hallway with framed art. Black and white photo.
People at an event, talking and smiling. A man in a blazer laughs, others look on in a doorway.
Audience seated in a dark auditorium. People are watching something; diverse group, some smiling.
Three men posing in front of a step-and-repeat banner at an event.
Two men pose at a film festival. One has a beard, the other wears a beanie; both have badges.
People gathered in an indoor space; some appear to be conversing. Several are looking towards a dark door labeled
Group of people by
Group of people at an event. A woman speaks, another takes photos. Gallery setting, black and white.
A crowd gathers in front of a brick building at night. People are standing outside the entrance.
Black and white photo of an audience in a movie theater watching a presentation on a large screen.
Two smiling people in front of a
Black and white photo of people gathered in a doorway. Man in plaid shirt faces crowd, older woman on the left.
People outside a building with a window displaying a lit sign that says
Audience watching a black and white film on a large screen in a darkened theater.
Four men stand near a projection screen. One gestures while speaking; others listen. Audience members are in the foreground.
A crowded room; people conversing, smiling, and mingling. Banner in background.
People on a stage with audience, likely a Q&A after a film screening. Black and white photo.
Audience in a theater, smiling and watching. Black and white.
A group of people stand in a line, some looking down, in a presentation room.
Man holding a miniature box, smiling in front of a Chicago Reel Shorts Film Fest backdrop.
Three people smiling for a photo at a film festival. A man with a long beard, a woman with long dark hair, and a man with glasses.
Crowd at Chicago Filmmakers event; several people smile, film reels on wall.
People at an event in front of a backdrop. A man with a beard talks to attendees. Black and white photo.
People gather at Chicago Filmmakers; reel decor on the wall.
Three men smiling, posing for a photo at the Reel Shorts Film Fest. They stand in front of a banner. One man gives a thumbs up.
A group of people gathered indoors. A man with long hair speaks. Others look on. B&W.
People gathered at an event, likely a film festival, standing near a banner. Black and white.
Group of people attending a panel discussion, several speakers on stage, in a dimly lit room.
Group of people, mostly standing, some looking at a woman speaking. Indoor setting. Black and white photo.
Two men pose in front of a
Panel of people on stage facing an audience in a darkened theater. Black and white.
Group of people standing in front of a screen, some holding microphones. Black and white photo.
Panel of people on stage, some holding mics, speaking to audience. Black and white.
Audience seated in a dimly lit theater. Men and women of various ages watch a performance.
Group of people outside a brick building at night, likely socializing. Some are facing the building entrance.
People gathered around a banner, likely at an event, with individuals posing for photos. Black and white.
People gather at an event, some in front of a banner. Indoors, likely a gallery. Black and white.
Audience seated in a theater, watching something. Black and white photo.
Panel of four people standing on stage, addressing an audience; monochrome.
Audience watches a panel on stage in a movie theater. Black and white photo.
Audience in dark theater watches something. Many people are smiling. Black and white.
People gathered outside a brick building with a decorative entrance at night.
Group of people on a stage in front of an audience; a presentation or award ceremony.
People entering a theater. Narrow hallway with a sign above the doorway that reads “Theater”.
A group of people stand before an audience, likely at a film screening. Black and white.
Audience in a dark theater watching
People line up outside a brick building at night. Windows and a detailed entrance are visible.
Three men pose in front of a backdrop. They wear casual clothes and smile at the camera.
Panel of people on a stage, speaking to an audience in a theater. Black and white photo.
People outside a brick building at night, likely an event.
People stand in a hallway, near a
People at an art gallery: photographing, talking, and observing art pieces. Black and white image.
Two people pose in front of a backdrop at the Reel Shorts Film Festival. The man holds a film, smiling.
Group of eight people pose in front of a banner, smiling. The setting appears to be an event with a backdrop.
Audience watches a group of people on a stage in a theater. Black and white photo.
Black and white photo: View through two windows of a crowded audience and stage with performers, seen from a dark room.
A panel of seven people on a stage with a screen, facing an audience in a theater.
Group of five people pose in front of a Chicago International Film Festival backdrop. Black and white photo.
Group of people at an art gallery opening, conversing near doorway, black and white.
Group of men chatting in front of a banner at an event. Indoors. Black and white.
Four people posing in front of a banner, smiling. Two are wearing leather jackets. Setting appears to be indoors.
Monochrome room with large movie projector; screen, controls, and equipment are visible.
Man in vest speaks to person at event with
People gathered in a doorway, some smiling. A banner is visible. Black and white photograph.
Man in a striped shirt smiles in front of a
Man holding Chicago Reel Shorts box, looking through a window. Box features film reel graphic and woman in vintage attire.
Woman takes photo of two people in front of a backdrop. All are smiling. Black and white photo.
Panel of seven people on stage, speaking to an audience in a dark room.
Group of men on stage, one holding a microphone, facing an audience. Black and white.
Panel of people standing on a stage, facing an audience. Black and white photo.
Audience in a theater: people clapping, some smiling, in a dark room.
Panel of six people speaking on stage to an audience. Black and white photo in a darkened room.
Panel of people on stage addressing an audience in a theater; black and white photograph.
Panel of diverse people stand onstage before an audience, a white screen behind them.
Audience watches panel of people with mics stand on stage in front of a screen. Black and white photo.
Black and white photo: Cast on stage, clapping, facing an audience in a cinema.
Panel of five men standing on a stage in front of a crowd; black and white photograph.
Audience watches panelists at a movie screening; stage set, men with mics, woman on stage, black and white.
Panel of people on stage in front of a seated audience, discussing in a theater. Black and white.
Panel of five people on stage in front of an audience, one speaking into a microphone. Black and white.
Panel of six people on a stage, speaking to an audience. Black and white photo.
Panel of people on stage addressing an audience in a theater. Black and white photo.
Audience in a theater. People sit, watch. Dark setting.
Five people stand in front of a white wall. A man speaks into a microphone, gesturing towards another.
People on stage at an event. A man speaks into a microphone. Others stand beside him.
A group of people stand on a stage in front of a screen. They are gesturing and speaking.
Three men stand in front of a screen. One speaks into a microphone, the others listen. Black and white photo.
Three people on a stage in black and white: woman in vest, man with beard, man with mic.
Three people on a stage, smiling, wearing name tags. A woman holds a microphone. Black and white.
Two people on a stage; a man in a black leather jacket, and a woman with a microphone, in front of a white screen.
Five people on stage; a man with a microphone speaks, others listen. Black and white photograph.
Group of people standing in front of a screen; a man speaks into a microphone. Black and white.
Panel of four people standing; one holds a microphone, all smiling and speaking on stage.
Panel of five people on a stage in front of a screen. They are dressed casually and appear to be talking.
Four people on a stage in front of a screen, microphone use. Woman speaks, others look on. Black and white.
Group of people standing on a stage, some holding microphones, likely for a presentation.
Group of people stand and sit in a room with a microphone; some speak. Black and white.
Group of people in a room. A man speaks to others lined up near a wall, some watch, others listen.
Panel discussion in front of a screen with six people standing, facing an audience. Black and white.
Group of people on stage speaking to an audience in a dark auditorium.
Four people on a stage, talking to an audience. One holds a microphone. Black and white photo.
A panel of seven people on stage in front of a movie screen, talking to an audience. Black and white.
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Poster for
Screenings and Awards

Our 21st annual fest is a wrap!
We had a Blast and had many sold out shows, we hope everyone got in to see these great films!
We'd like to thank all the filmmakers and audience members for a successful festival.  


The 21st Annual
Chicago International REEL Shorts Fest

This Year's fest featured the best short films from throughout the world.  Comedies, action, drama, Horror, Demented, arts,  we are showed a little of everything!

 
21st Chicago International Reel Shorts Awards

Audience Choice Awards
Henrietta Finds a Nest
Prawn Star
Hand Job
A Guest in my Country
Puppy Love

Best Short Animation
Henrietta Finds a Nest

Best Drama
My Best Nut

Best Foreign Animation
Eastern

Best Personal Documentary 
The Missing Picture

Best Horror/Suspense
Live, Laugh, Love

Best Comedy
O Algorithm

Best Foreign Comedy
The Trade

Best Chicago Drama
Ice Cream Sladoled

Best Foreign
Direct Action

Best Romance
Sugar in an Open Wound

Best Chicago Film
KAD (Korean Adoptee)

Special Jury Awards
Once More, Like Rain Man
Don Chingon
The Dandelion Girl

Best of the Fest
Today I Fell in Love

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