Chicago Filmmakers invites filmmakers to screen unfinished work for feedback and critique.
Filmmakers with rough and fine cuts will share their work with an audience in order to evaluate the film’s impact and receive suggestions for finishing. Shorts, features, narratives, documentaries, and other genres are welcome. Screenings will be run by a moderator and may be attended by Chicago Filmmakers Members, invited media professionals, and up to ten people associated with the film. These screenings are not open to the general public. After each film, the moderator will facilitate a feedback session with the audience, and the audience will complete written evaluations for the filmmaker to keep.
UPCOMING SCREENING DATES:
Saturday, April 28, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 16, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The film must meet certain criteria in order to participate and then scheduled in advance of the screening. See eligibility and submission guidelines below.
Eligibility
1. The film’s producer or director must be a Chicago Filmmakers Member or a Fiscal Sponsorship Project. (Download the membership application here.)
2. The film run time should be 1 – 120 min.
3. Accepted genres include narrative, documentary, animated, music video, experimental, or other genres that are non-commercial in nature (ie. no corporate, instructional, fundraising, campaign, or devotional work).
4. Films may be submitted a maximum of 2 times and accepted a maximum of 2 times.
5. Screening format must be DVD, Blu-Ray, miniDV, DVCam, or Betacam SP.
Submission Guidelines
To participate in the Works in Progress Screening, filmmakers must submit the following:
1. The rough cut or fine cut of the film to be reviewed on DVD or link if it’s online.
2. Contact information for the film, including producer, director, and production company, if any.
3. A short synopsis of the film.
4. Three sample questions about the work you would like to ask.
Chicago Filmmakers will review applications and determine if the film is appropriate for the program. Films may be rejected if they do not meet the requirements listed above, or for extreme technical problems. If rejected, the applicant will receive feedback with recommendations for resubmission. If accepted, the film will be scheduled at the next available screening.
Send submission materials to:
Works in Progress Screening
c/o Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
