The Chicago International Television Awards will expand its programming April 18-20.
All events will take place at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St.
Among the events slated are a screening of the Chicago-based Fox show Empire, complete with a panel discussion including key crew members; and a screening of the newest episode of HBO’s Veep, along with actor Gary Cole speaking about the show, now in its fifth season, as well as his Chicago roots.
The expanded programming culminates Wed., April 20, with the annual Chicago International Television Awards at the AMC River East 21. The celebratory evening begins at 60 p.m. with a cocktail reception at the Lucky Strike Lounge followed by the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets ($20 screening passes, $15 members/students; $35 screening and award-night ceremony; $75 screenings and award-night ceremony/reception) are on sale now; visit ChicagoFilmFestival.com.