AUGUST 20-23XL Film
Festival 2026
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Feature section OPTION 1
FEATURE 03
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FEATURE 01
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FEATURE SECTION OPTION 2
Schedule
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7 PM Movies in the Park: Sinners
Outdoor screening in historic Millennium Park
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1 PM Workshop 1, Location
3 PM Workshop 2, Location
5 PM Workshop 3 , Location
7 PM Tribute Film: Pursuit of Happiness 20th Anniversary Screen - AMC New City
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1PM Workshop 1, Location
3PM Workshop 2, Location
5PM Workshop 3, Location
7PM Tribute Film: Pursuit of Happiness 20th Anniversary Screen - AMC New City
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11 AM Film Block 1 @ Harper Theater
12 PM Marketplace @ Harper Court
1 PM Art Gallery @ Connect Gallery
1 PM Live Podcast w/ Speaker @ Silver room
11 AM Film Block 2 @ Harper Theater
11 AM Film Block 3 @ Harper Theater
11 AM Film Block 4 @ Harper Theater
11 AM Film Block 5 @ Harper Theater
11 AM Film Block 6 @ Harper Theater
2 PM Dilla’s Chicago Bus Tour Presented by Hennesey @ Sophy Hotel
4 PM XL Happy Hour Presented by Hennesey @ Sophy Hotel
3 PM Workshop , Location
5 PM Workshop , Location
7 PM The Bridge Filmmaker Mixer @ Hyde Park Bank
8 PM The Chi Block Party @ Harper Court
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10 AM Workshop 1, Location
11 AM Marketplace @ 2nd Flr University Room A
12 PM Barbershop Networking Lounge
12 PM Youth Program Saving O Block w/ Speakers Presented by MBK @ 3rd /flr Friedman Hall
2 PM Youth Books w/ Speakers, By Scholastic @ 3rd /flr Friedman Hall
4 PM Create Don’t Wait by Kickstarter @ 3rd /flr Friedman Hall
4:30 PM Dev & Acquisitions by Starz
5 PM Distribution by AMC Global
5:30 PM Marketing by Starz
7 PM Funny Business by
8 PM Family Business
9 PM Cigar Lounge by TateMen Ent.
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11 AM Community: A Boy Named Bobby w/ Panel
1 PM Faith & Film
2 PM Future of Media w/
3 PM KeyNote
4 PM XL Brunch & Museum Tour
Speakers
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Monet Goode
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
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