The Talking Pictures Festival is an annual celebration of independent films from around the globe. Based in Evanston, Illinois (next to Chicago), the festival attracts audiences from the entire Chicago metro-area. We seek to show films that are thought-provoking, intriguing, entertaining, vibrant, authentic, artful and informative. From dramatic films to hard-hitting documentaries, comedic shorts, experimental films, or music videos, we invite independent filmmakers to send us their work for consideration. All genres, styles and lengths welcome. Cash awards for winning entries.