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April 16, 2026

CineYouth Open Captions

Enjoy a selection of our CineYouth 2026 short films with open captioning in this virtual programming block. Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages and elements of body horror, strong language, and violence. Films ...

March 23, 2026

Chaotic Evil

Purvey the peculiar. These films, no two of them alike, express a variety of strange stories and striking visuals that range from the toils of labor, navigating self-confidence, and the spaces between life and death that will certainly linger. Films in this program contain themes, images...

March 23, 2026

The Animator’s Playground

In this family-friendly program, a variety of animated stories and narratives interweave in 10 imaginative pieces. Crafted by hand, on a computer, or a combination of every form, these films push the limits of the animated medium, creating stories that tug at the heartstrings, evoke laug...

March 23, 2026

Undercurrents

From domestic moments to those that redirect the course of history, the characters in Undercurrents must face major life change head-on. Through stories of searching, conflict, and fragile connections, these intimate dramas explore the unseen emotions that ripple outwards, quietly reshap...

March 23, 2026

Check Your Local Listings

The Windy City…what more needs to be said? These films sure know! From the underground music scene to local fashion, obscure histories to the history being written right now, and deeply personal statements, these films are ingrained with their own unique DNA informed by the city we call ...

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