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Press Coverage
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November 16, 2020
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Goes Virtual
Gary Zidek, The Arts Section
November 16, 2020
‘The Eleventh Step’ to vie at Chicago Children’s FilmFest.
Mehr News Agency
November 15, 2020
Two Iranian animations in running at Chicago Int’l Children’s Film Festival
ifilm
November 14, 2020
WBEZ Newscast for Saturday, November 14, 2020, 8:00 am
WBEZ Chicago
November 13, 2020
Children’s film fest to feature 3 Italian entries
We the Italians
November 13, 2020
(Virtual) Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Parent
November 13, 2020
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival presents Dutch shorts and feature film Angel
Vera Kuipers, Dutch Culture USA
November 13, 2020
French Program at the 37th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
The Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States
November 13, 2020
Irish Movie in 37th Annual Chicago Intl Children’s Film Festival
Irish American News
November 13, 2020
FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children’s Festival
Choose Chicago
November 13, 2020
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Offers Virtual Experience in 37th Year
The Editors, Rogerebert.com
November 13, 2020
Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival to Be Held Virtually This Year
NBC Chicago
November 13, 2020
Film Feature: Preview for 37th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Thru Nov. 22, 2020
Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com
November 12, 2020
Chicago Cultural Events
Les Luchter, The Savvy Screener
November 11, 2020
The Mix: Cloud Gate Dance, Chicago Children’s Film Fest and more cool things to do Nov. 12-18
Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun Times
November 10, 2020
Children’s film fest to feature 3 Italian entries
Paul Basile, Fra Noi
November 10, 2020
MPA teacher to judge film festival
The Beverly Review
November 9, 2020
FACETS’ 37th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Crusader
November 8, 2020
Facets Presents Empathy-Driven Films for Kids
Judy Carmack Bross, Classic Chicago Magazine
November 5, 2020
FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Kids
November 5, 2020
One Recommendation Film: November 2020
Ray Pride, New City Film
October 29, 2020
AFTRS Represented at Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
AFTRS (Australian Film Television and Radio School)
October 29, 2020
November’s cornucopia of arts
Hedy Weiss, Jewish united Fund
October 29, 2020
Lights! Camera! Action! Chicago’s International Children’s Film Fest Is Back & Virtual
Maria Chambers & Amy Bizzarri, Red Tricycle
October 27, 2020
Southtowners: Eight Lemont students National AP Scholars; Mt. Greenwood teacher to judge film festival, more
Chicago Tribune
October 26, 2020
37th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Fest
Reel Chicago
August 18, 2020
Lincoln Yards Drive In: Blockbuster Nostalgia
Judy Carmack Bross, Classic Chicago Magazine
July 27, 2020
On the edge of their seats
Matthew Sigur, Chicago Reader
October 9, 2019
Facets: Learning About Ourselves Through Film
Adam Marks, Comer Family Foundation
July 10, 2019
In remembrance of Milos Stehlik, our friend at Facets
Kartemquin Films
July 9, 2019
Movie Tuesday: RIP Milos Stehlik
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
July 7, 2019
Founder of Facets, Milos Stehlik, Has Died
Carrie Shepherd, WBEZ News
July 7, 2019
Milos Stehlik: 1949-2019
Brian Tallerico, Roger Ebert
July 7, 2019
Milos Stehlik, longtime force and eloquent voice in Chicago and international film, dies at 70
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
July 7, 2019
Facets co-founder Milos Stehlik dies at 70
Maureen O’Donnell, Chicago Sun-Times
July 7, 2019
Milos Stehlik, Founder of Facets Multimedia in Chicago, Dies at 70
Alissa Simon, Variety
October 24, 2018
34th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Red Tricycle Staff, Red Tricycle
October 15, 2018
‘Exorcist’ director William Friedkin tells Chicago teens about making his first film, a death row documentary
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune
October 5, 2018
Oscar-winner William Friedkin to host Facets Film Summit
Facets, Reel Chicago
October 1, 2018
Chicago Children’s Film Festival
Animation Festivals
October 30, 2017
Reel Fun
Andrea Guthmann, Modern Luxery NS Magazine
October 10, 2017
Don’t Miss the Chicago International Children’s Film Fest
Aditi Shrikant, Mommy Nearest
September 21, 2017
Kids fest comes to the suburbs
Dan Gire, Daily Herald
September 20, 2017
Wilmette Theatre Hosts Children’s Film Fest
Emily Spectre, Daily North Shore
March 16, 2017
Facets Kids Film Camp Finally Invades Suburbs!
Dann Gire, Daily Herald
November 26, 2016
Revenge of the Video Store
Erin Geiger Smith, The Wall Street Journal Europe
June 16, 2016
‘L’ Inhumaine’ review: Stylish, silent gem comes to Facets
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
June 1, 2016
OnVideo’s Guide to DVDS: Gorilla Bathes at Noon
OnVideo
May 9, 2016
Facets Dedicating a Week to Chicago’s ‘Underrepresented’ Filmmakers
Mina Bloom, Chicagoland Shorts
April 26, 2016
Dist. 112 eighth graders find their voice through film
Karen Berkowitz, Chicago Tribune
March 24, 2016
Free film criticism camp for out-of-school kids at Facets April 1
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune
January 1, 2016
Facets Multimedia Awarded $1,626,000 between 1983 and 2016, including 20 grants in Chicago Commitment and Journalism & Media
MacArthur Foundation
December 28, 2015
Facets nurtures film streaming for kids
Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune
October 22, 2015
What to see at Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune
October 19, 2015
International Children’s Film Festival Coming to Lake Forest
Gorton Community Center, Daily Herald
October 9, 2015
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Guide 2015
Annie Swingen, Mommy Nearest
April 28, 2015
From the community: Facets Multimedia Brings Kids Film Camp to Gorton Community Center
Community Contributor facilities, Chicago Tribune
January 20, 2015
Home alone (in Romania) at Facets
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune
January 30, 2014
‘Cabin in the Sky’ revival at Facets
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
October 15, 2013
2013 International Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Kids
August 15, 2013
Teachers Look to Film to Foster Critical Thinking
Liana Heitin, Education Week
June 19, 2013
Best Late-Night Programming
J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader
June 13, 2013
African themes power Facets fest
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
March 6, 2013
Chicagoist’s 10 Favorite Movie Places
Chuck Sudo, Chicagois
January 15, 2013
Best Chicago Movie Theaters: Where To See Alternative, Underground and Amazing Films
Huffington Post
June 21, 2012
Grindhouse gets its due at FACETS
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune
May 4, 2012
Romanian auteur Pintilie in FACETS’ spotlight
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
December 22, 2011
Charles Coleman, the celluloid adventurist
J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader
December 5, 2009
Digital Age Creates Bumpy Night at a Video Store
Jessica Reaves, New York Times
October 29, 2009
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader
May 17, 2009
On the move with FACETS’ Stehlik as he browses the Cannes market
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
May 15, 2009
FACETS locates its inner Netflix
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune
February 1, 2009
Economy nibbling away at smaller film enterprises
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
December 6, 2008
FACETS gathers quality French films
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
August 22, 2008
FACETS turns the clock back 40 years
Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
October 10, 2007
Poetry Foundation and Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Launch “Reel Poetry” Initiative
Poetry Foundation
May 3, 2007
Deconstruct the celluloid dreams at FACETS Film School
Kevin Pang, Chicago Tribune
February 20, 2007
FACETS stands as gold mine for DVD
Louis R. Carlozo, Chicago Tribune
December 1, 2006
FACETS rolls out red carpet for New French Cinema
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
June 16, 2006
For the 4th time, FACETS focuses on films of the African diaspora
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
February 17, 2006
FACETS screens favorites for Kenji Mizoguchi fans
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
December 5, 2005
They come from France (to FACETS)
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
April 22, 2005
FACETS spotlights career of Maurice Pialat
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
November 5, 2004
Fernando Arrabal chats at FACETS for ‘La Muerte’
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 15, 2004
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Ellen Fox, Chicago Tribune
September 24, 2004
FACETS film displays Huppert in her prime
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
August 19, 2004
FACETS, Film Center show Brando’s best
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
August 13, 2004
FACETS retrospective mixes sex, politics, Bernardo Bertolucci
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
August 6, 2004
FACETS feature ‘Empathy’ marks deft indie debut for Amie Siegel
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
April 30, 2004
Gay drama ‘AKA’ at FACETS
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
March 19, 2004
Erotic film fest on tap at FACETS
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
January 1, 2004
FACETS Cinematheque
Cinema Treasures
December 5, 2003
French films come to FACETS
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
October 31, 2003
Costa-Gavras films highlight FACETS fest
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 24, 2003
CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 22, 2003
Family ties strengthen children’s film festival
Desiree Burcum, Chicago Tribune
June 13, 2003
‘The Blue Angel’ classic returns with commentary at FACETS Multimedia
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
January 10, 2003
FACETS’ huge rental collection: old, new–and blue
Jane Burek, Chicago Tribune
November 1, 2002
Dazzling show of 13 Im Films at FACETS
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
September 27, 2002
Retrospective features Italian director Omi
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
September 13, 2002
Children’s film project
September 6, 2002
Stylish ‘Chaos’ a cutting-edge mystery
April 19, 2002
Gorilla Bathes at Noon
Noel Murray, AV Club
October 26, 2001
Children’s fest highlights
September 8, 2001
FACETS offers free sneak peek of ‘L.I.E.’
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
June 8, 2001
Svankmajer Retrospective at FACETS
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
April 15, 2001
Misunderstood Film
Jay Rosenblatt, Chicago Tribune
December 1, 2000
FACETS Serves Up Its Annual Feast of New French Films
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 6, 2000
‘Island’ Awash in Sexual Skullduggery
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
September 29, 2000
Film Series Focuses on Immigrants
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
September 8, 2000
‘Pants’ A Dexterous, Comic Look at a Shaky Marriage
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
September 10, 1999
At FACETS, Autumn Schedule is Ripe with Quality Choices
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
April 23, 1999
Something Old, New: FACETS Shows ‘Erotikon,’ ‘Devil’s Island’
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
March 28, 1999
Welcome, Kids
Jodie Jacobs, Chicago Tribune
October 6, 1998
You Gotta See this Festival to Believe It!
Chicago Tribune
October 14, 1997
Through Sunday: Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Tribune
July 18, 1997
FACETS’ New Hungarian Cinema an Intriguing and Provocative Series
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
June 27, 1997
Francesco Rosi Fest Continues at FACETS Multimedia
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
June 20, 1997
FACETS Uncovers ’45 version of Bogey-Bacall ‘The Big Sleep’
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
May 30, 1997
‘Alexanderplatz’ Showing at FACETS
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
April 27, 1997
Cinema
Robert McVea, Chicago Tribune
September 6, 1996
FACETS’ Latest Guide to Child-Safe Videos Weeds out Sexism, Too
Donald Liebenson, Chicago Tribune
May 10, 1996
Hungarian Bela Tarr’s Genius on View During FACETS Retrospective
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
April 5, 1996
Mammoth Kieslowski Retrospective at FACETS Essential for Film Buffs
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 6, 1995
Sneakers and Other Highlights
Nancy Maes, Chicago Tribune
October 3, 1995
Whether you like toons, spine-tinglers or serious…
Candace Purdom, Chicago Tribune
September 29, 1995
Writer-Director Kelly Reichardt’s ‘River of Grass’ opens at FACETS
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
September 7, 1995
FACETS Gives Moretti the Spotlight
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
March 2, 1995
Centennial Retrospective at FACETS
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 2, 1994
Children’s Film Festival
Sharon Honaker, Chicago Tribune
September 30, 1994
FACETS Publishes African-American Guide
Mary Stevens, Chicago Tribune
March 10, 1994
‘Traveling Players’ Caps FACETS’ Series
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
January 13, 1994
FACETS Offers Unknowns with Filmmaking Flair
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
October 9, 1992
FACETS to Fete Altman
Jim Cheng, Chicago Tribune
December 8, 1991
Burnett’s ‘America Becoming’ is Showing this Week at FACETS
Johanna Steinmetz, Chicago Tribune
October 11, 1991
Highlights of the 8th Annual Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Tribune
October 14, 1989
The Story on the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
Chicago Tribune
June 9, 1988
FACETS Film Fest to Reunite 7 Czechs
David Kehr, Chicago Tribune
April 4, 1986
Where you can see Experimental Films
Nancy Maes, Chicago Tribune
September 12, 1985
Bill Forsyth to Attend Retrospective at FACETS
Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
August 2, 1985
Tired of same old video fare? Try FACETS tape library
David Prescott, Chicago Tribune
May 24, 1985
95 Enter College’s State Film Festival
Chicago Tribune
October 14, 1972
Last Tango in Paris
Roger Ebert, Roger Ebert