Our programs and member benefits have expanded as we strive to provide filmmakers with connections, resources and programs that strengthen their projects and careers. Members receive free or reduced admission to all IFP Programs and are encouraged to view the IFP/Chicago office and staff and an additional resource. The IFP/Chicago is committed to the development of the Midwest independent film community and to the individual filmmakers who comprise it. TO JOIN:

Join Online I Application I chicago@ifp.org I (312) 235-0161


Throughout the year, member benefits include:

Eligibility for the Production Fund, Rough Cuts/Short Cuts and the Onstage with Chicago Scriptworks Screenplay Competition

Free admission to Facets 'Meet The Filmmaker' series and after party.

Significantly discounted admission to the Midwest Filmmaker's Summit and the Producer's Workshop Series.

Free Workshops. Recent topics include: Meet the Producers of Image Union and SAG Indie Low Budget Agreements.

Free passes to an exciting mix of new films. Recent films: SWEET LAND, MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, and LAND OF PLENTY.

Discounts at various vendors across the city, including Filmworkers/Astro Labs, Fletcher Chicago, Kodak, Maestro-Matic, and many others.

Voting privileges for the Independent Spirit Awards and discounted admission to the IFP Market and Filmmakers Conference in New York.

Subscription to the quarterly FILMMAKER MAGAZINE


Guy Maddin, the IFP/Chicago staff's All-Time Favorite Filmmaker, with Elizabeth Donius and Molly Hansen.

The IFP/Chicago Producer's Series last May.

Producer Leigh Jones (5-25-77) and kodak's Ericka Frederick catch up at the Producer's Series.

Former IFP/Chicago interns Christ Schmader, Sterling Rozear and Russ White enjoy this year's Independent Spirit Awards viewing party at Delilah's.



Charles Coleman from FACETS, our partner in the 'Meet The Filmmaker' Series



The Crowd listens to Laura Linney and Dylan Kidd at last year's Conference.