What They Say

Utpal Borpujari| FILMMAKER /CRITIC

Double National Film Award of India winner; one, as a film critic, and the other, as a filmmaker.| INDIA

It's great to know that a new film festival focused in indie cinema is coming up in Chicago. Wish it a big success and hope it becomes a go to festival for indie films in the coming years.

Charlotte Summers| SINGER

Soul/Blues child prodigy and a quarter-finalist of AGT – Season 14.| SPAIN

An amazing new Film Festival in Chicago… this is sooo great !! I am certain it will be a massive success !!!
I really hope that it goes fantastic for you. My best wishes and support. As always.

Simon Foster| FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

Festival Director of the Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival| AUSTRALIA

The Windy City's newest film celebration is in good hands. This team's dedication to independent film the world over is second to none.

Ratee Apana| Festival director

Festival director of the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati| US

Congratulations on your new film festival.

Peter Handley| ACTOR-WRITER

British actor who has acted in Indian films in a variety of languages.| UK

It's wonderful to see that a windy city built on the his-and-her stories of migration will be focussing on stories of indigenous peoples and perhaps, more especially on the stories of an Indian diaspora. Stories that have been very close to my heart for many years, despite the disgrace of being labelled a 'Britisher'!

Tim Bragg| MUSICIAN (drums, flute, guitar)

British musician based in France. Founder of cultural publication, ‘Steadfast’ & environmental campaign group, ‘English Green’. Recipient of the Akademia Award for Best Rock /R&B Song.| FRANCE

Wishing all those involved with the Chicago International Indie Film festival the very best!

Simone Mariani| ACTOR-DIRECTOR

Winner of the Best Italian Docu at Roma CineDoc Critics Prize at Akab Film Festival| ITALY

Congratulation on your new festival. I wish you all the best. Indie filmmakers need to be seen.

Rafique Baghdadi| FILM CRITIC

National Film Award of India winning film critic| INDIA

Good to hear that you're staring an international indie festival based in Chicago. I wish all of you the very best.

Kripal Kalita| FILMMAKER

Winner of a Special Mention at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)| INDIA

Wishing the festival all the best. This is awesome news for indie filmmakers.

Manoj Kana| FILMMAKER

National Film Award of India winning filmmaker| INDIA

May the festival become an important one for indie filmmakers all over the world. Best wishes.

Oorvazi Irani| FILM ACTOR /TEACHER

Film educationist and acting coach at the Film and Televsion Institue of India (FTII) and Whistling Woods| INDIA

All the best for the festival. I am sure it will be a great contribution to the world of cinema and a grand success.