The Chicago International Documentary Film Festival (CIDF) is a festival of documentary films in the U.S. The film event was established in 2003 and is dedicated to the celebration and cultivation of the documentary film. Over $50,000 in unrestricted cash plus other prizes are awarded by the jury.
CIDF is presented by the Society for Arts.
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