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Festivals/Programs: CineYouth
March 23, 2026
Saturday Night LOLs
Live from Chicago, it's CineYouth’s comedy program! We've got a great show for you tonight: from potty humor to a failed message in a bottle to an unconventional love story, these films are sure to make your cheeks hurt from laughing. So stick around, and enjoy the show! Films in this pr...
March 31, 2025
In the Loop: Chicago Voices
“Next stop, the Loop!” Our home is an exhilarating place full of different perspectives and stories. Hailing from neighborhoods all over the city, these films wear their love for Chicago on their sleeves. Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may no...
March 31, 2025
Key Frames: Animation
A wide range of animation forms and topics swirl together in this jam-packed program of 12 inventive works. Whether expressed by hand-drawn images, clay figures in stop-motion, or digital tools, these films are filled with creativity, emotion, and authenticity. Please note: Films in this...
March 31, 2025
Espressivo: Music and Dance
Let the sound waves move your spirit. Music and dance are at the core of these personal and innovative works exploring cultural identity, nostalgia, loss, and remembrance. Like a playlist on shuffle, music videos, documentaries, and narrative dramas from these 8 filmmakers coalesce into ...
March 31, 2025
Born This Way: Queer Stories
Discovering who you are is an integral part of growing up, even if the world disagrees. Whether it's awkward first dates, traveling across the universe, or reckoning with adulthood, these seven short films are not afraid of opinions or naysayers. Please note: Films in this program contai...
