General Information

Enrollment in Chicago Filmmakers' classes usually fills quickly, so we recommend that you register early.

To register online, please click the appropriate links on the class pages.

To register by phone, call (773) 293-1447. (Have a credit card handy.)

To register in person, stop by our office Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm.

Classes must be paid for in full at the time of registration.

Your class enrollment will be confirmed by email after your payment is processed. If for any reason you do not receive a confirmation email, or have questions regarding your enrollment, please contact our office at 773-293-1447.

Chicago Filmmakers does not record its classes. Prior arrangements can be made for those with accessibility needs.

Covid Health and Safety Guidelines: While no longer required, Chicago Filmmakers encourages wearing masks while indoors.

Payment Methods

We accept:
Cash, Checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover.

There is no tax on classes or workshops

Visit here for information about financial aid.

Refund Policy

Since year-round classes have a strictly limited enrollment, withdrawal from a class must done be at least two weeks prior to the start of the class in order to receive a refund (minus a $25 processing fee). Withdrawals after the two-week mark will forfeit $50 of the class fee, with the balance refunded. To receive a refund (minus the processing fee), you must submit a written, dated request (email preferred) to Chicago Filmmakers at least 3 business days prior to the first class meeting. There are NO refunds or credits given less than three full business days before the class begins.

This policy does not apply to Youth Summer Camps (Scroll down for more information.)

Youth Enrollment in Adult Classes

Our courses are geared towards adults and offer a college-level curriculum. As a result of this, we typically expect our enrolled students to be 18 and older. However, in the past we have had teens and youth show interest in courses outside of our youth programs. In the event that a minor wishes to enroll in an adult course, we must be informed before the registration is complete to ensure any necessary additional paperwork is filed, as well get permission from the course instructor. The instructor for the course has final say over whether or not a minor may enroll. We offer youth courses and summer camps periodically through the year as an alternative.

Low Enrollment

Chicago Filmmakers does reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registration/low enrollment. If we cancel a class due to low enrollment or other reasons, you will be notified by phone before the class start date, and we will automatically issue a refund. If a class is cancelled, students are eligible for a full refund. In the event of a canceled class, we would love to help you find an alternate course! Please register early to ensure your preferred class will run.

YOUTH Summer Camps | Information & POLICIES

 

General Information

Camp Hours: Hours are 9:00AM to 3:00PM, Monday through Friday

Location: Chicago Filmmakers, 1326 W Hollywood Ave., Chicago (773) 293-1447

Email: coop@chicagofilmmakers.org

Covid Health and Safety Guidelines: While no longer required, Chicago Filmmakers encourages wearing masks while indoors.

Most camp activities and film shooting will take place outdoors. Indoor editing will take place in Chicago Filmmakers' theatre for maximum social distance spacing.

Extended Care: Requests for extended care should be submitted to coop@chicagofilmmakers.org to check for and confirm availability.

Waiver Required: For insurance purposes, each camper will need a parental release form signed by parents. Children and teens will not be able to participate in the summer camp without a signed waiver. All waivers are included in the registration packet.

Registration

You may register online or in person at Chicago Filmmakers during regular business hours. If paying with credit card, phone enrollment is also an option. Call Chicago Filmmakers at (773) 293-1447 to register by phone with a credit card.

The full camp fee must be paid at the time of registration. Visit here for information about financial aid.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Camp Cancellation by Chicago Filmmakers: Chicago Filmmakers reserves the right to cancel a program before its start due to lack of enrollment or other circumstances. We will notify registrants of cancellation as soon as possible and a full refund of camp fees will be issued.

Withdrawal from Camp: (Effective as of September 1, 2022) If a camper needs to withdraw from camp, a written request must be submitted to Chicago Filmmakers by email to lsherbini@chicagofilmmakers.org. Please note the following dates. Exceptions to this policy may be made in the event of a medical emergency.

Before March 15: Full refund minus a $25 processing fee.

Between March 16 - April 30: 50% of tuition will be refunded.

On or after May 1: No refund will be issued.

Younger Campers

The program of each camp is designed with a specific age range in mind, though in the past we have had campers younger than our suggested age range interested in more advanced classes. If this is the case for your camper, please inform us before camp registration is complete so that we may discuss the prospect with the instructor. The camp instructor for any session has final say in whether or not a younger camper can join a session geared towards an older age group.

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

We are the sole owners of the information collected on this website or through phone, email or in-person contact with you. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.

We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request. Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via our contact form:

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  • Change/correct any data we have about you.

  • Have us delete any data we have about you.

  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.