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Home » filmmaking

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a person in glasses, a beanie, a necklace, and a tank top, laying on the grass looking up
Posted inFilm

Festival au Cinéma to usher in the ‘modern golden age’ of film

by Maxwell Rabb August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

The Festival au Cinéma will take place from August 26 to 28 at Haven’s resident home, the Den Theatre. The festival is three days and three nights, featuring a full schedule of events such as cocktail mixers, a boozy brunch, and an award ceremony on Saturday, August 27.

Filmmakers Lily Qi and Sarabi Woods covering events in downtown Chicago for Activism Now.
Posted inFilm

Documenting the front lines of social change

by Ariel Parrella-Aureli April 1, 2021August 18, 2021

Capturing social justice movements and amplifying voices of change are at the core of Soft Cage Films.

Posted inFilm

Kartemquin Films honors Diverse Voices

by Janaya Greene October 24, 2019August 18, 2021

The organization nurtures rising Chicago documentarians through its grant program.

Posted inFilm

Chicago Filmmakers and the Ridge Firehouse: A match made in heaven

by Ben Sachs September 13, 2017August 18, 2021

The local indie cinema organization throws open the doors on its new home in October.

Posted inBlogs

Former Chicagoan John Yingling completes the first episode of his World Underground webseries

by Luca Cimarusti March 26, 2015August 18, 2021

He traveled to China for the first episode in his international underground music series.

Donald Eggert III, Director of Photography and Lance Eliot Adams, Director; Harold in the Zone on set
Posted inBest of Chicago

Best South-Side Filmmaking Collective

by Drew Hunt June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

Plenty of resources here if you’re willing to get your hands dirty

The stroke of inspiration for the adult film Austin Plowers hit roommates Jaboukie Young-White and Cameron Chapleau as they sat on their couch one night with too much time on their hands.
Posted inArts & Culture

A portrait of the artists (OK, that might be a stretch) as 18-year-old porno directors

by Aimee Levitt July 31, 2013August 19, 2021

A portrait of the artists (OK, that might be a stretch) as 18-year-old porno directors

Posted inBlogs

Big bucks for contest winner

by J.R. Jones June 14, 2011August 19, 2021

Windie City Shootout, a forthcoming 72-hour film race, offers a cash prize for best commercial advertising the event.

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