Created in 2005, Cinema/Chicago's CineYouth Festival is designed to encourage youth filmmakers in their creative endeavors. CineYouth provides opportunities for young filmmakers to articulate themselves artistically, and have their voice heard. Held annually in Chicago, CineYouth is a festival celebrating and fostering the creativity of filmmakers 22 years old and younger by screening officially selected work and encouraging their creative endeavors with workshops, discussions, and panels. CineYouth encourages talent of young filmmakers and supports diverse youth voices by providing opportunities to have their work showcased, to learn from industry experts, and to network with peers.​

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Acacia is proudly serving as Agency of Record and handles all public relations for Cinema/Chicago, including the Chicago International Film Festival and CineYouth Festival, and other programming throughout the year. 

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