The Chicago South Side Film Festival is an annual film festival that features work by filmmakers from Chicago's South Side. It was created by Michelle Kennedy and debuted in 2017.[1]
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| Location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Founded | 2017 |
| Founded by | Michelle Kennedy |
| Language | English |
| Website | https://www.southsidefilmfest.org/ |
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The Chicago South Side Film Festival (CSSFF) screens films set in or created by filmmakers from the South Side.[1] According to the executive director and creator, Michelle Kennedy, the festival provides a platform for filmmakers from the South Side, stating that "there are nearly a hundred film festivals that occur every year in Chicago, and none of them are [focused] on the South Side."[2][1] The debut festival in October 2017 screened films that were shot on the south side, such as Love Jones and Mahogany.[2][3]
The festival offers workshops and courses related to film production.[1] CSSFF historically takes place every year at the Chatham Studio Movie Grill and partners with institutions such as local art galleries and churches.[3][4] In 2020, it moved to a virtual format due to social distancing requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][5] In 2021 CSSFF was presented in a hybrid format with sessions and screenings available online and in person.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Florez, Nina (2021-11-24). "5th Annual Chicago South Side Film Festival Makes In-Person Return This Weekend". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ a b "New Film Fest Puts South Side On The Big Screen". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ a b c Golden, Jamie Nesbitt (2021-04-07). "Chicago South Side Film Festival Accepting Submissions, Hoping To Hold Fest In Person This Year". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ Horton, Theresa (2021-11-29). "The Chicago Southside Film Festival Celebrates Five Years". Chicago Defender. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ Moore, Evan F. (2020-07-16). "Chicago South Side Film Festival pivots to online with documentary on predatory contract home sales". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
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