$100K to the Chicago International Film Festival

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave $101,500 to the Chicago International Film Festival in fiscal year 2009, including an $80,000 grant.

by Amanda Griffin-Johnson

In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave $101,500 to the Chicago International Film Festival. That amount includes an $80,000 grant (grant #09333010), $11,500 for “Fee Agency Participation The Chicago International,” and a $10,000 fee for participation in the Dark Knight Gala.

The Chicago International Film Festival is presented by Cinema/Chicago, which is “a year-round cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving image.” Their stated goal is “to enrich Chicago’s cultural environment by presenting film in contexts that encourage discussion and debate.”

To find these expenses on the IllinoisOpenGov site, go to “Checks to Businesses & People” and enter “Chicago International Film” in the vendor field. To download the data, click on the Excel or CSV icon below the search results.