Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 212 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Website
- chicagofilmfestival.com
- Founded
- 1964
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 89 Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Cinema Chicago, doing business as the Chicago International Film Festival, is a non-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to promoting independent film and media arts. The organization focuses on supporting independent filmmakers through professional development conferences, artistic programming, and public film festival events. As a tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2007, Cinema Chicago has consistently received federal grant awards from the National Endowment for the Arts to support its cultural and artistic programming initiatives.
Over the past several years, Cinema Chicago has received multiple project grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund various programs centered on independent film and media artists. These grants have specifically supported the Chicago International Film Festival, Chicago Industry Days Conference, and year-round artistic and professional development programming. The federal grant awards, ranging from $19,000 to $20,000 annually, have funded critical activities such as staff salaries, venue costs, conference expenses, and public programming. The grants consistently aim to provide professional development opportunities for independent film and media artists in Chicago and across the Midwest, helping to nurture talent, showcase independent films, and create networking opportunities within the film industry. Each grant award typically covers a one-year period, with recent awards spanning from 2021 to 2025, demonstrating the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting independent film culture.
Quick answers
Is Cinema Chicago registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Cinema Chicago's SAM.gov registration is active through April 7, 2027.
What is Cinema Chicago's CAGE code?
Cinema Chicago's CAGE code is 4P6A0, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is FMKMJK3WHMH4.
What is Cinema Chicago's most recent federal award?
Cinema Chicago's most recent federal grant award is To support the chicago international film festival a professional development conference for independent film and media… (19347283425), from National Endowment for the Arts, on January 1, 2025.
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- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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