The Iconic Indie Film Festival, also referred to as the Iconic: Chicago Independent Film Festival and Iconic Indie Film Awards (IIFA), is a platform dedicated to showcasing and promoting independent films and filmmakers. The festival aims to create a space for independent cinema, bringing together directors, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers, critics, and viewers. It is designed to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and storytelling within independent filmmaking, featuring film screenings, workshops, lectures, conferences, and awards ceremonies. The Iconic: Chicago Independent Film Festival has an event date of February 8, 2026.