The mission of the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) is to highlight the crossover of film and song through the production of an annual 4-day, multi-venue festival in Chicago. We strive to shed light on the interconnectedness of all people, around the world, through the lens of music and moving image, both recorded and performed live. All of the films screened at CIMMfest have music at their center: short- and long-form documentaries and narrative fiction; concert films; animation; and music videos; along with related performances and concerts, art exhibits, and panel discussions, presented at historic and famous venues around Chicago. Operating as a nonprofit organization, we provide a platform for filmmakers and musicians to present their vision and a connection point for like-minded artists, directors, producers, fans, and aficionados to come together for a celebration of movies, music, and great times in the greatest city on earth: Chicago.