Festival Updates
News
October 28–30, 2026 · Chicago
Program announcements, the jury, and opening-night details for the 2026 edition.
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Announcements
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04Festival
Opening Day Schedule Announced
Red carpet at 6:30 PM and the opening screening at 7:30 PM at AMC River East 21.
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03Jury
Barbara Kopple to Lead the Feature Jury
The two-time Academy Award winner leads the feature documentary jury for the US and International sections.
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02Opening Night
Opening Film: Black Box Diaries
Anna Hints's documentary opens the festival on October 28 at AMC River East 21.
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01Program
Official Selection Unveiled
Twenty-eight documentaries in four sections — US and International features and shorts.
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