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.
ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Upcoming Film Festivals at Chicago Filmmakers
Dorival Caymmi - The sounds of Life
Mostra XV Brazilian Film Festival
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 4:00 PM
Free Admission
Come to Chicago Filmmakers for a special screening of "Dorvial Caymmi - The Sounds of Life” as part of the Mostra XV Brazilian Film Festival!
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival
Friday, November 8, 2024 - Saturday November 9th, 2024
Join Chicago Filmmakers and Project Chicago for the 21st Annual Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival!
Heavier is the Sky
Mostra XV Brazilian Film Festival
Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 4:00 PM
Free Admission
Come to Chicago Filmmakers for a special screening of "Heavier Is The Sky” as part of the Mostra XV Brazilian Film Festival!
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!
OUR COMMUNITY
We Accept Donations to Chicago Filmmakers year-round | Support Independent Cinema!
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!
