Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) is located just miles south of Chicago’s downtown in University Park, IL, and hosted by Governors State University, offering the only film screening event of its kind in Chicago’s southland. The annual event features an exciting lineup of short and feature films. Our Feature Film Showcase, a non-competitive celebration of independent filmmakers, features handpicked films curated by CSIFF committee members. Our Short Film Competition invites submissions from talented filmmakers globally, spanning high school, collegiate, and professional categories. With films 30 minutes or less in length, this competition showcases a rich tapestry of genres.