Join fellow film professionals and fans for an exciting evening of entertainment, silent auctions, food, and networking with the who's who in Chicago's film and television scene!
Announcing IFA’s Creative Vision Award Recipient: The Bear and Chicago's Local Crew!
Both on screen and behind the scenes, The Bear beautifully captures the spirit of resilience, creativity, and grit. Chicago's local crew members, artisans, and professionals' dedication and craftsmanship have contributed to the show’s success and IFA Chicago is celebrating their hard work that has long defined our city’s film and television community. Emmy Award winning Director of Photography Andrew Wehde and Emmy Nominated Production Designer Merje Veski will accept the award on behalf of the crew. Previous winners include Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Film Office, and Alexander Pissios.
Magic Hour brings together Chicago’s creative and civic leaders to support Chicago's independent filmmakers and storytellers. This event is titled creatively after the filmmaking term magic hour - the time of day just after sunset and just before sunrise, when the warmest colors are produced!
Announcing IFA Chicago’s Breakthrough Voice Award Honoree: Dewayne Perkins
Dewayne Perkins is a queer Chicago born and raised writer/comedian. He was recently named one of Deadline’s Favorite Movie Performances of 2023 for his role in The Blackening. He is an EMMY, NAACP IMAGE, WGA, and GLAAD Award-nominated writer, producer, actor, and comedian who has steadily built his comedic portfolio over the years. A true multi-hyphenate, Perkins has emerged as one of the most-watched Black queer creatives in film and television. Dewayne’s work demonstrates an exceptional level of creative quality and storytelling integrity that is competitive within the national film landscape. Previous winners include Minhal Baig and McKenzie Chinn.
Join us at the stylish CineCity Studios for an evening of dancing and celebration. With food and drink from Beyond Catering, event design from Fierce Productions, and dancing to the hottest DJ beats - it's an evening you don't want to miss. This year, our popular Silent Auction will only be available at the event itself. Individuals must be present to bid and win.
IFA Chicago members get 50% off the general admission price! Member tickets are limited - get yours by logging into the member portal now.
And don’t forget about our Silent Auction!
These unique and fabulous items are only available at Magic Hour, and you must be present to win.
