Chicago Japanese Film Collective

Immerse yourself in the best of contemporary Japanese indie cinema via the annual Chicago Japanese Film Collective festival, which will show 11 films via both in-person and virtual screenings. The 2024 theme, "Co-existence," spans a multi-genre list of titles including House of Sayuri, which brings Renji Oshikiri’s popular horror manga to the big screen. Grab tickets for showings at the Music Box Theatre, or hang indoors and stream selections online—you'll find a full schedule on the CJFC website.