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.
Questions? Drop us a line at info@celluloidnow.org
Thursday 10/9
Constellation
3111 N Western Ave
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8:00 PM
Program 1 — Light & Noise
Friday 10/10
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
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6:00 PM
Program 2 — Notes & Threads
Saturday 10/11
noon
Program 3 — To the Lamphouse: Light & Lenses for Projection Explained
Chicago Film Society Office
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Admission is free.
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6:00 PM
Program 4 — Revolvey & Bullwinkle
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
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Sunday 10/12
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
Ticket info coming soon.
2:30 PM
Program 5 — Celluloid City Seoul
5:00 PM
Program 6 — Celluloid City Chicago
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.
