The Chicago International Film Festival Presents: Before They Were Big

Black and white still of a white man and woman seated indoors from the film "Who's That Knocking at My Door."

Tuesday, August 06 - Tuesday, August 27

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT

164 N. State St. , Gene Siskel Film Center

All filmmakers have to start somewhere, and for many, the Chicago International Film Festival was a crucial part of their journey from novice to auteur. In honor of the festival’s 60th anniversary, they present four auspicious and visionary directorial debuts that screened at the festival, each one showcasing the budding brilliance of their makers.