Chicago International Children's Film Festival

Mission Statement

Founded in 1975, the mission of Facets Multi-media, Inc. is to present film and video programs of significant artistic merit which would otherwise not be seen, including retrospectives, premieres, seminars, and classes, and to offer a broad spectrum of cultural and organizational programs for children. The mission of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival is to 1)Involve children directly in global culture 2) Help children become active, self-motivated participants in their own communities;3) Stimulate an interest in life-long learning, and critical thinking;4) Encourage the international production of outstanding, non-violent films and videos for children.