FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Peace On Earth Film Festival, a competitive festival, brings together filmmakers of all backgrounds and levels of experience in a message of peace.

Plaques and monetary awards are presented in the “Best of …” all categories, including a new category in 2017, short and feature “Best Comedy”, in addition Exposé Awards for Feature Documentary and Short Documentary, respectively are presented to filmmakers that have presented subject matter that had previously received little or no media attention. Winners not in attendance will be mailed their monetary award and certificate.

Further, there is an award, the Student Choice Award for Most Inspiring Story, voted on by Chicago area school students, grades 7 – 12, who attend the Student Voices for Peace Showcase, held on Thursday and Friday morning of the festival weekend.

The Community Action Award is presented to a Chicago Organization that is taking significant steps in its community to promote peace, nonviolence, understanding, tolerance and a greater awareness of issues facing the community and its residence.

Presented on Saturday evening to Chicago based The Peace Exchange.