The Chicago Underground Film Festival is an annual event showcasing independent, experimental and documentary films from around the world.

The CICFF is North America's largest and most celebrated film festival devoted to films for and by kids, and is the only Academy®-qualifying children's film festival in the world. Winners in the short film category can go on to compete for the Oscars®. This year, "Cannes for Kids" features over 200 of the best films and videos for kids from 40 countries. The Festival welcomes over 26,000 Chicago area children, adults, and educators to hundreds of screenings. More than 100 filmmakers, media professionals & celebrities attend the Festival to lead interactive workshops with kids.