THE DAVIS THEATER
4614 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Details

Who is Hosting the Event?: Based in Chicago, International TEFL Academy is one of the largest TEFL certification schools (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in the world with over 6,000 new graduates a year teaching in over 80 countries worldwide.  All film submissions are from ITA graduates.

The Event: During the Film Festival, you will view short films from our ITA alumni finalists. Each film ranges 2-8 minutes in length and covers the topics of Teach, Travel, and Explore. The Teach Abroad Film Festival will be the premiere of our finalists' work.

The Films: See the world of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East through the creative eyes of ITA graduates who are living and working overseas. You will walk away touched, moved, and inspired to travel and understand the world in a new way. 

Prizes: A 12-member Film Festival jury will determine the top winners of our grand prizes valued at $2,000, $1,000 and $500. The jury will be made up of experts from the teach abroad, travel, education, and film industries. Learn more about our jury here. There will also be an opportunity for the public to vote online for their favorite film, and a GoOverseas Choice Award will be presented to the film that receives the most online votes.

Attire: Neat casual attire is encouraged. There will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout the night!

Who Should Attend?: Anyone who is looking to experience a creative and exciting atmosphere of new filmmakers living their dreams abroad and sharing their love of culture, community, and teaching. You should also attend if you love film, travel, or are just looking to see if teaching English abroad is for you!