Chicago Filmmakers: Upcoming Events & CLASSES

 
 

 

THE 34th ONION CITY EXPERIMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS APRIL 4

SPECIAL EVENTS ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING:

Opening Night: TOUTE UNE NUIT (A WHOLE NIGHT) by Chantal Akerman, presented in partnership with Cine-File and hosted by Gene Siskel Film Center

Closing Night: COMMUNITY DRAG THEATER (The Work of Tom Rubnitz), presented in partnership with Video Data Bank, Nightingale Projects, and curated by Emily Eddy.

VISIT ONIONCITYFILMFEST.ORG FOR PROGRAM DETAILS

 

 
 

 For Teaching artists

If you have specific teaching skills, interests, or expertise that you would like to share with our students, we would be delighted to have you submit a class or workshop proposal.

For Filmmakers & CURATORS

Want to propose a film screening? We work with filmmakers and programmers to create a compelling schedule of screenings and events consistent with our mission.

 

[IN]SIGHT MAGAZINE by the Chicago Filmmakers Community

 


 

Apply Now! We Accept submissions on a rolling basis.

CHICAGO SEEN is a free opportunity for Chicago-based films and filmmakers (past and present) to screen at our Firehouse Cinema, Chicago’s Film Community Headquarters at 1326 W. Hollywood Avenue. Celebrating local cinema!

 

 
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OUR COMMUNITY

 
 
 
 

Year-Round Classes in Digital Filmmaking, Directing, Cinematography, Documentary, Screenwriting, and more! Taught by professional filmmakers and university professors, our classes help students develop fundamental skills in filmmaking through in-depth discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and creative collaboration.

 

We Accept Donations to Chicago Filmmakers year-round | Support Independent Cinema!

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…Like Clockwork A Podcast of Chicago Filmmakers

The first podcast by Chicago Filmmakers, hosted and produced by Multi-Disciplinary Artist and Chicago Filmmakers Marketing & Partnerships Manager, M. Woods. …Like Clockwork is an opportunity to bring Chicago-based media makers, artists, theorists, critics, professors, and curators in conversation with other important members of the international film scenes. The round-table conversation that develops gives special insight into our collective passion for cinema and what makes us tick.

Stay tuned for future episodes.

SUBSCRIBE HERE

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

We are a hub for Film Lovers and Filmmakers throughout Chicagoland and the world; connecting the global movie scene at our Edgewater home base. Our doors are open to you; building Chicago’s most inclusive film community, where thousands of artists have launched their careers and found their first great ideas. Come visit our Firehouse Cinema, participate in our screenings, classes, and workshops, get assistance with your important socially-relevant projects, and share your visionary work. Help support our vital mission by sharing, participating, giving, volunteering, and partnering with us as we celebrate 50 years!