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ADFF:CHICAGO 2026 presents 10 feature-length screenings in two downtown venues—with many screenings including Q&As with the filmmakers.

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The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) and Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), in collaboration with the Gene Siskel Film Center, present ADFF:CHICAGO, an international festival highlighting the best films dedicated to the creative spirit of architecture and design.

The festival program showcases films with both a design focus and a human story for a broad audience of industry professionals, design-conscious consumers and fans of nonfiction storytelling. 

ADFF:CHICAGO 2026 presents 10 feature-length screenings in two downtown venues, with many screenings including Q&As with the filmmakers. 

Thursday, February 19
Friday, February 20
Saturday, February 21
Sunday, February 22

  • Thank you to our Host Committee

  • Sponsors

This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal assistance listing number, 21.027 awarded to the Chicago Architecture Center by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $45,000, representing 23% of total project funding.

This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.