Oak Park IL Film Festival 2026

Next date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 12:00 AM - Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Oak Park, IL Film Festival is an annual celebration of cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and the Oak Park community to showcase films with a unique Oak Park connection—whether through content, cast, crew, or setting.

The festival kicks off Wed., Sept. 16 for Opening Night at the Lake Theatre, featuring Enough Said, a Hollywood connection to Oak Park, IL. The festival continues Sat. and Sun., Sept. 19-20 at the Madison Street Theater, a local stage theater transformed into a cinema venue.

Audiences can enjoy a diverse selection of films from a variety of genres including documentaries, shorts and more, all with an Oak Park connection.

In addition to screenings, the festival also hosts industry professionals who share their insights and experiences with attendees, along with food, networking opportunities and other festive activities.

Whether you're a filmmaker, film lover or industry professional, the Oak Park, Illinois Film Festival is a weekend of inspiration, discovery, and celebration.

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