Application Deadline: February 3, 2016
The Chicago International Movies & Music Festival (cimmFEST) is a four-day showcase combining film, live music, VJ/DJ sets, Q&As, industry panels, and presentations showcasing the important relationship between movies and music.
Thematically, the movie segment happens during the day while the live music elements take over at night. The venue is Wicker Park and Logan Square – two of Chicago’s most eclectic and vibrant neighbourhoods – and the festival is now in its 8th year. Learn more about CIMMfest by clicking here.
Through Music Export Canada, we are excited to be bringing a Canadian Blast showcase and a business initiative to CIMMfest for the first time. The dates for this year’s CIMMfest are April 14-17, 2016.
Mission criteria:
- This mission to open to both CIMA members and non-members, however CIMA members have access to a discounted rate on both packages.
- Showcasing artists must be export-ready.
- Canadian Blast showcasing artists must be accompanied by a business representative as our export missions are centred on creating business opportunities.
Mission details:
There are two separate business packages available for this mission:
- Pricing: $600 for CIMA members, and $900 for non-members.
- This package includes:
- A Canadian Blast showcasing opportunity at our curated showcase, as well as an additional Festival showcase opportunity.
- Networking opportunities for business delegates, including a targeted Meet the Canadians Happy Hour.
- Festival wristbands for all showcasing artists.
- Delegate badges for business representatives.
If interested, you can submit an application by clicking here.
If you have any questions about this mission, please contact CIMA’s Music Export Manager, Trisha Carter at trisha@cimamusic.ca or by phone at 416-485-3152, extension 222.
If you wish to inquire about your CIMA membership or become a CIMA member, please contact CIMA’s Membership Services Coordinator, Rosalyn Dennett at rosalyn@cimamusic.ca or by phone at 416-485-3152, extension 224.
