Chicago Cultural Center — Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington St., 2nd Floor North
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Following a year-long construction period, the 200-seat multi-purpose theater has been transformed with all new theater seats and major technology upgrades, including a state-of-the-art movie projector, screen, and speaker system. The finishing touches include major improvements to the stage lighting, upgraded acoustic panels, and a new curtain system for the stage.
Wednesday, June 4, 7-9 p.m.
Filmmaker’s Mixtape presents the premiere screening of its second #FM12for12 cohort—a yearlong creative challenge that pushes emerging filmmakers to produce with urgency, intention, and limited resources. This screening features two short films from each cohort member, offering a glimpse into their evolving voices and artistic growth.
The evening includes a post-screening conversation led by FM founder and mentor Briana Clearly, exploring the challenges, discoveries, and breakthroughs that are shaping each filmmaker’s journey.
Friday, June 13, 6-7 p.m.
Networking mixer to follow at Adamus at the Silversmith Hotel (10 S. Wabash). Cash bar.
Join Lucas Joaquin, a producer on the recent A24 release DEATH OF A UNICORN, for an illuminating conversation about producing independent films. As a founding member of the production company Secret Engine, Joaquin has been producing award-winning films for over a decade, including much of the highly acclaimed work of filmmaker Ira Sachs (PETER HUJAR’S DAY, KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, LOVE IS STRANGE, LITTLE MEN.) as well as several films by new directors such as HOLD YOUR BREATH directed by Karrie Crouse and Will Joines, released by Searchlight; HOUSE OF SPOILS directed by Bridget Savage-Cole & Danielle Krudy, released by Amazon MGM Studios; and Andrew Semans’ RESURRECTION, released by IFC Films and Shudder. For several years, he worked with prolific production company Parts & Labor (THE WITCH, BEGINNERS).
Admission is FREE
Open Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)
Find us:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Take CTA to Chicago Cultural Center
- From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
- From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
- Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147
