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Chicago Filmmakers

★★★★★ 4.6 · 5 reviews📍 5720 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
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About Chicago Filmmakers

Chicago Filmmakers is a long-standing, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to serve the Chicago filmmaking community. Established in 1973, the organization provides an array of services to local filmmakers, including low-cost film classes and youth camps, production funding and fiscal sponsorship, equipment and space rentals, and professional development and networking opportunities. In addition to supporting the local filmmaking community, Chicago Filmmakers also serves Chicago audiences with weekly screenings of independent films, as well as two annual film festivals. Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and The Onion City Experimental Film + Video Festival both offer viewers a unique opportunity to experience independent films from around the world. Chicago Filmmakers is dedicated to supporting the local filmmaking community and providing educational and entertainment resources to Chicago audiences. Through their array of services and annual events, the organization is a valuable resource for those looking to get involved in the local film industry or simply enjoy independent films.

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FILMMAKING CAMPS FOR TEENS & YOUTH
Chicago Filmmakers invites budding filmmakers aged 9-17 to participate in our spectacular filmmaking summer camps taught by acclaimed filmmakers. In our intensive crash-courses on filmmaking, young cineasts will learn how to write, produce and direct their own short films.

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🗺️ 5720 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 — open in Maps

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★ 4.6 · Chicago, IL