Events

The Wife and Her House Husband + Short Selections

Chicago Filmmakers 1326 W Hollywood Ave, Chicago, Illinois

Closing Night of the 2023 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, featuring three (3) short films and one (1) feature narrative.

$15

2023 Blue Glass Awards

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Tune-in on Sunday, July 30 at 7:00pm/c for the 2023 Blue Glass Awards, where the festival judges will announce the winners of the 13th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival!

Canceled Loud Enough

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

2023 Dynamics Competition Presentation
In the shadow of the fifth year anniversary of the #MeToo movement, this intimate, personal film following a sexual assault survivor and her family explores and reflects the Herculean effort still required in America for a survivor of sexual violence and their loved ones to hold an attacker and the judicial system accountable.

Free

Just. One. Mile. + 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, featuring three (3) short films and one (1) feature documentary.

$9 – $12

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

Taproom Bottle Episodes: Friends

Pollyanna Brewing Company - Roselare 245 E Main Street, Roselle, IL

Join us in the Pollyanna Brewing Company – Roselare taproom for classic television series bottle episodes! In an episodic series, a bottle episode is written so that it requires only one set or scene and a limited number of cast members. The Taproom Bottle Episodes celebrates some of the best episodes ever released.

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