Geneva Film Festival - Great Movies, Great Destination
Since its beginning in 2007, the Geneva Film Festival has grown in popularity and status in the independent film festival community. Prior festivals have showcased award-winning feature films including "Say It In Russian", "Tapioca", and Hoop Dreams.

Geneva has long been a destination for affluent, well-educated, and culturally aware visitors from the Chicago area and around the globe. Local businesses and event sponsors benefit from ongoing tourism and the festival's growing popularity. National and international companies also enjoy the opportunity to enhance brand awareness with this influential demographic.

Festival organizers are looking forward to an even bigger and better 4th annual event in 2011. In addition to world-class films, the event features an opening night gala, educational workshops, closing awards ceremonies and much more.

Dates Set for 2011 Festival
Festival organizers are busy planning the 4th annual film festival. Key dates are as follows:

Submissions Open; September 27, 2010

Earlybird Deadline; December 10, 2010

Late Deadline; February 4, 2011

Notification of Selected Films; March 4, 2011

Festival Dates; April 14-16, 2011

2010 Festival Winners
Thanks to everyone who made the 3rd Annual Geneva Film Festival a tremendous success. The 2010 festival featured dozens of feature films, documentaries, shorts, student submissions and screenplays - all kicked off with gala reception at Wildwood on April 15.

2010 Festival Winners

Geneva is a charming historic town located 40 miles west of Chicago.
The mission of the Geneva Film Festival is to celebrate the art of film making by setting the stage for independent filmmakers to showcase their talent to the world. The Geneva Film Festival features workshops with industry professionals providing educational opportunities for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike.

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