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Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival


Every year, the festival exhibits over 30 films from around the globe that compete for a variety of awards that range in genre, production, performance, and audience categories. Each film selected for exhibition and competition is screened in one theater over the course of the festival. Judges experience each film for the first time along with the audience. During the festival's week-long run, filmmakers are encouraged to attend and participate in QandA's moderated by a festival judge and any potential filmmaker panels. Each accepted filmmaker will receive two (2) festival passes.

Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival continues to build a reputation for exhibiting rare and compelling independent films while bridging the gap between the film-goer and the filmmaker.


Upcoming Events at Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove Theatre
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Palatine Public Library
Palatine, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Palatine Public Library
Palatine, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Palatine Public Library
Palatine, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Palatine Public Library
Palatine, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Monday, May 5, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove Theatre
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Classic Cinemas - Elk Grove Theatre
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre
Downers Grove, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Monday, May 12, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Facets
Chicago, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Music Box Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Recent News

15th Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

BWiFF will be presenting its 15th festival at the Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, from April 27-May 6, 2025. Every year, the festival exhibits over 30 films from around the globe that compete for a variety…

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14th Annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

Join us for the 14th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival this spring! The festival will exhibit over 30 films from around the globe that will compete for a variety of awards that range in genre, production, performance, and audience…

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