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For filmmakers, for film lovers, for community, for over 50 years. Film classes, screenings, community events, @reelingfilmfest, & @onioncityfilmfest.

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Catch WEIRD WORLD next month in our Firehouse Cinema on Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 PM. Writer/Director Jon Silver and Director of Photography Michael Fernandez will be in attendance!⁠
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WEIRD WORLD is an ever-changing collection of silly sketches, short films, vintage archival commercials and other pieces of media art from creators all around Chicago.⁠
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Tickets are available at the link in our bio. 🔗🎟️ by @chicagofilmmakers

Our PA Workforce Training Program is the perfect way to launch your career in film & TV! 🚀🎬⁠
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Trainees will leave the program with 80 hours of FREE training, ready to work as production assistants in any department. ⁠
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The deadline to apply for our fall cohort is just over two weeks away! Head to the link in our bio to submit your application by Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 PM CT. by @chicagofilmmakers

READING THE WORLD is playing in our Firehouse Cinema this Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM. This screening is co-presented by HotHouse. ⁠
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Tickets are available at chicagofilmmakers.org. by @chicagofilmmakers

There is still ONE WEEK left to register for Cinematography and Lighting! 🎥💡 ⁠
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Click the link in our bio to secure your spot or browse the rest of our class roster. 🔗 by @chicagofilmmakers

We are now accepting submissions for Reeling45! 🏳️‍🌈📽️⁠
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Send us your work to be considered for our 2027 festival. Queer films of any length or genre will be considered. ⁠
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Earlybird Deadline: January 21⁠
Regular Deadline: April 22⁠
Late Deadline: May 27⁠
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Head to FilmFreeway at the link in our bio to learn more and submit your work! by @chicagofilmmakers

Join us a week from today for LEGALLY DRUGGED, screening Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM at Chicago Filmmakers' Firehouse Cinema, with director Vagabond Beaumont and co-executive producer Floyd Webb in person!⁠
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Tickets are available at chicagofilmmakers.org. by @chicagofilmmakers

Queer Writers Club is back for October! ✏️🏳️‍🌈 ⁠
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Register for free at the link in our bio or chicagofilmmakers.org. by @chicagofilmmakers

Our regular submission deadline is one week away! 🧅🧅🧅⁠
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Submit your work on FilmFreeway at the link in our bio. by @chicagofilmmakers

How producer, writer, director @vgbnd used what was absent but essential in LEGALLY DRUGGED a film based on the absurd but true story of how Richie Schneeberg made $10M over three years while in and out of insane asylums…

LEGALLY DRUGGED is screening @chicagofilmmakers

Fri Oct 23rd 7pm
1326 W Hollywood Avenue
Chicago IL

Happy belated birthday to the talented @courtneysanello by @chicagofilmmakers

Three new classes are now open for registration, including an extra session of our sold-out Cinematography and Lighting course! 🎥⁠
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💡CINEMATOGRAPHY AND LIGHTING | 11/3 - 12/22 | In-Person Class⁠
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📺 WRITING TV PILOTS | 1/12 - 2/16 | Virtual Class⁠
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✍️ FOUNDATIONS OF SCREENWRITING | 1/13 - 3/3 | Virtual Class⁠
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Sign up at chicagofilmmakers.org! by @chicagofilmmakers

LEGALLY DRUGGED screening @ @chicagofilmmakers Fri Oct 23rd 7pm by @chicagofilmmakers

We are now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Workforce Training Program! This program is tuition-free and prepares trainees for Production Assistant jobs on Illinois film and TV sets. BIPOC applicants and/or those who identify as female, gender non-conforming, and/or LBGTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply! by @chicagofilmmakers