Gene Siskel Film Center
September 30, 2024
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF), in collaboration with Cinema Luz, is excited to once again host Analog Shorts Night on Monday, September 30th at The Gene Siskel Film Center.
This special event will feature a series of outstanding analog films, each shot entirely on film stock. The evening will celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship unique to analog filmmaking, a medium that is seeing a resurgence in the film community. Attendees will have the opportunity to view these nostalgic yet demanding works and appreciate the dedication and talent of their creators.
Highlights of the night will include screenings of notable short films, appearances by acclaimed directors, and a panel discussion on the resurgence and future of analog film. [Note: Digital Projection]
The line-up
Where's South? by Lua Borges & João Rubio Rubinato
Superfund by Charles Cadkin
BEFORE ANYONE ELSE by Tetsuya Mariko
Kennedy Shot by Luke Bechtel
Tunnel Vision by Haoshu Sascha Deng
Play With Me by Jake Nokovic
WILK by Mike Knauer
Bone Town by Peter Damm
Schedule
All events are scheduled to occur at The Gene Siskel Film Center, with the single exception being the after-party. The after-party will be held at the Emerald Loop Bar & Grill, conveniently located just a short 5-minute walk from the Film Center.
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6:30 pm - Networking Reception
Welcome to the show! Or rather… a pre-show networking hour where guests can casually arrive and mix it up with other attendees including Community Spotlight featured guests and filmmakers in attendance. For anyone in the business, this is a great way to mix it up and get to know fellow industry professionals. For anyone not, it’s a perfect time to meet others, relax and get ready for an amazing night. Be sure to visit concessions ahead of the program!
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7:30 pm - Community Spotlight​
MFF Director of Operations, NK Gutiérrez, sits down this month with Lua Borges of Cinema Luz for an intimate conversation regarding the organization’s work to expand the availability of resources for analog filmmakers, and how platforming these artists is essential to the community at large. You won’t want to miss this chance to gain valuable insight on the progression of this medium.​​
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7:55 pm - Screening
The eight films featured this month are a showcase of the impact screening celluloid films can have on a captive theater audience. Cinema returns to its roots. From the heartbreaking to hilarious, these shorts will enthrall our audience with their unique stories while lurking in the familiar, even nostalgic, because of their unique productions.
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9:45 pm - Filmmaker Q&A​
​Stay for a post show discussion with the creators behind the work to learn more about their films and creative processes. Lua Borges of Cinema Luz will lead this thoughtful discussion along with an audience Q&A.
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10:30 pm - After Party
Truly the best way to keep the conversations going is to walk over with us to the After Party at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill! Located nearby at 216 N. Wabash Ave., stop in, grab some lite appetizers provided by us, and enjoy some late night food and beverages.​
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Be sure to purchase your tickets right away to take advantage of Early Bird pricing. This is your opportunity to mingle with talent, network with industry professionals, all while having the amazing chance to enjoy an unforgettable line-up of films.
More Info
Venues:
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
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Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
216 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
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Parking & Getting There:
https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/directions
Validated parking is available at the InterPark Self-Park at 20 E. Randolph, which is across the street from Macy's (there's also an entrance on Wabash near the corner of Randolph). Parking is $20 for 16 hours with a validation ticket, which can be obtained from the box office before your screening. Note the box office closes after the final screening begins, so please visit prior to your screening time. There is also limited street parking after 6:00 PM on Lake Street and Wabash Avenue.
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About The Venue:
Since 1972, the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has presented cutting edge cinema to an annual audience of 100,000. The Film Center’s programming includes annual film festivals that celebrate diverse voices and international cultures, premieres of trailblazing work by today’s independent filmmakers, restorations and revivals of essential films from cinema history, and insightful, provocative discussions with filmmakers and media artists. Altogether, the Film Center hosts over 1,600 screenings and 200 filmmaker appearances every year. The Film Center was renamed the Gene Siskel Film Center in 2000 after the late, nationally celebrated film critic, Gene Siskel.
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Accessibility:
To assist us in assessing our accessibility measures, we invite you to complete the Accessibility Scorecard after the screening. Your invaluable feedback will shed light on our strengths and areas for improvement in providing accessibility. Your insight is paramount in our pursuit to make future events more welcoming and accessible to everyone.
For questions or inquiries, please contact accessibility@midwestfilm.com
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The Gene Siskel Film Center:
https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/accessibility
The Film Center is fully ADA accessible. Both of our theaters are equipped with hearing loops. Switch your hearing device to T-Coil program to use, or request a headset and transmitter from the box office. We strive to make our theater convenient for guests who use wheelchairs or mobility devices and their companions. Spaces have been designated to accommodate wheelchairs or mobility devices in each auditorium, providing unrestricted sight lines. Theater 1 features five spaces, and Theater 2 features four spaces. Up to four companion seats, if needed, have been set aside next to each wheelchair-accessible area. If contiguous seats are not available, companions will be seated as close as possible to the accessible location. If you need assistance finding seating at a screening, please visit our staff at the theater entry. We ask that all patrons respect the needs of our patrons who use wheelchairs and their companions, with the understanding that they may be asked to relocate if sitting in one of the designated companion seats.
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Emerald Loop Bar & Grill:
At Emerald Loop Bar and Grill, we prioritize accessibility for all our guests. Our physical layout features a ramp for easy access to designated sections. Our main entrance is equipped with an elevator/lift for smooth entry and exit. We offer both low and high tables with ample space in between for comfortable movement. The restrooms are conveniently accessible via a small ramp and boast large stalls for ease of use. Additionally, we provide our menu in two formats - a QR code for digital access and a traditional physical menu.
For additional information about this event, please e-mail us at info@midwestfilm.com