Film Festival

Everybody Wants to Be Loved + Short Selections

Music Box Theatre 3733 N Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

BWiFF 2023 Encore
An encore presentation of award-winning films from the 2023 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, including three (3) short films and one (1) feature narrative.

$9 – $12

Canceled Patou: In Black & White

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

2023 Dynamics Competition Presentation
With a career that spans over four decades and across the globe, Jamaican singer Pat Powell (Patou) is one of Australia’s most accomplished yet hidden vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with – the singer’s singer who sings with 15 bands, including the ARIA award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra.

Free

Canceled Knock Out Blonde

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

2023 Dynamics Competition Presentation
The amazing life of Kellie Maloney, formerly Frank Maloney, famed boxing promoter who guided Lennox Lewis to become the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Kellie’s unique journey takes us through the male-dominated industry of professional boxing while Kellie was conflicted with the struggle of a woman desperately seeking her true identity trapped in a famous man’s body.

Free

2024 Official Selections Announcement

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us on Sunday, March 10 at 10am/c as we introduce the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival's 2024 Official Selections!

The Fight for Black Lives + Short Selections

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL

Opening night of the 2024 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring four (4) short films and one (1) feature documentary.

$15

Marco Polo + Short Selections

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL

Second Night of the 2024 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring three (3) short films and one (1) feature narrative.

$15

The House That Stood + Short Selections

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL

Third Night of the 2024 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring four (4) short films and one (1) feature narrative.

$15

Roger + Short Selections

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL

Fourth Night of the 2024 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring four (4) short films and one (1) feature documentary.

$15

Breakup Season + Short Selections

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL

Fifth Night of the 2024 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring four (4) short films and one (1) feature narrative.

$15

Undivide Us + Short Selections

Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL

Sixth Night of the 2024 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring four (4) short films and one (1) feature documentary.

$15