The Chicago Film Society is pleased to bring you a third edition of Celluloid Now: four days of screenings, workshops, and other events showcasing the work of analog filmmakers and artists, alongside archival rediscoveries and restorations.
Celluloid Now 2025 will take place October 9 – 12.
Thursday 10/9
8:00 PM
Program 1 — Light & Noise
Constellation
3111 N Western Ave
$15 at the door or buy in advance
Friday 10/10
6:00 PM
Program 2 — Notes & Threads
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
$13 at the door or buy in advance
Saturday 10/11
noon
Program 3 — To the Lamphouse: Light & Lenses for Projection Explained
Chicago Film Society Office
RSVP for the address
Admission is free, space is limited.
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6:00 PM
Program 4 — Revolvey & Bullwinkle
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
$13 at the door or buy in advance
Sunday 10/12
2:30 PM
Program 5 — Celluloid City Seoul
5:00 PM
Program 6 — Celluloid City Chicago
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
$13 at the door or buy in advance
Questions? Know a film you think we should see? Drop us a line at info@celluloidnow.org
Why?
Opportunities to see and to show new work in analog film formats are rare. This is especially true for short films made outside of mainstream funding and distribution channels. Nonetheless, artists and filmmakers across the world remain dedicated to making and exhibiting film prints of their work in every gauge, from 8mm, super 8, 16mm, 35mm, all the way up to 70mm, pushing analog filmmaking in bold and exciting new directions.
Celluloid Now is a showcase for work that makes use of the unique properties of analog film, and an opportunity for the general public to see this work projected live.
Support this work with a donation to the Chicago Film Society.
