It was a great honor, experience,and a great bunch of people.

-Burt Kearns (Director, "The Seventh Python," USA)

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 the city of Chicago. Ultimately, we strive to shed light on the interconnectedness of all people, around the world, shown 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; music videos, along with related performances and concerts, art exhibits and panel discussions, presented at historic and famous venues around Chicago. Operating as a non-profit organization, we mean to 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!

CIMMfest organizers, volunteers, jurors, special guests, and filmmakers pose for a photo op after the closing night party for the 2009 festival.

We are now accepting submissions for our 2011 festival. Enter here or take advantage of the cost-saving, quck, and eco-friendly paperless submission form through Withoutabox.

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