The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) is an association of professional film critics, who work in print, broadcast and online media, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
These awards are noted in the established print media such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
[5][6] Applicants for membership in the CFCA must provide a letter signed by a producer or editor showing they have been in paid employment as a critic, as well as examples of published work.
[1][7] Its membership includes writers for such film-related websites and print media as Ain't It Cool News, The A.V.
[12] A number of critics complained that the late media screenings affected the quality of their reviews.
[14] The festival showcased over 20 films that would have had a low distribution in a bid to expose them to a larger audience.