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Chicago, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
A Taste Of Theatre is a Chicago-area nonprofit arts organization that launched its first international short indie film festival in 2026. The festival is notable for being free, family-friendly, and open to the public, with screenings held in Chicagoland libraries and a program built around short independent films from around the world. It has significance as a grassroots regional event that gives visibility to emerging filmmakers and broadens access to international short-form cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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