The Chicago Indie Film Awards is an IMDb-qualifying, bi-monthly and annual festival dedicated to supporting and promoting independent U.S. and international film and script projects across all genres. The festival aims to celebrate and promote the art of independent filmmaking, focusing on artistic expressionism, compelling narratives, and unique forms of storytelling. It recognizes excellence in categories such as fiction, documentary, experimental, animation, and comedy, with monthly award winners contributing to its annual selection.