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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Oscar Winners from Chicago: Excerpt
In this excerpt from Oscar Winners in Chicago (25 min.)—our fourth program counting down to the 2024 Academy Awards—learn about a game-chang
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Delta Airlines, Chicago, and In-Flight Movies: Virtual Tour Sneak Peek
Walk virtually around the birthplace of Delta Airlines, and learn about the company's links to Chicago and in-flight entertainment.
Nov 28, 20231 min read
How Do You Capture Chicago Through Film?
In this roundtable discussion, a podcaster, a blogger, and a tour guide discuss how they record Chicago's past and present film history.
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Magic Hour in Somewhere in Time
In this mini course, master magic hour lighting while you analyze its role in the movie 'Somewhere in Time,' filmed partially in Chicago.
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Chicago's First Ferris Wheel and Film: A Reading List
Enjoy a list of curated sources about the first Ferris wheel, the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and movies.
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Chicago's First Ferris Wheel in Film
Travel back to the World's Fair of 1893 and experience the first Ferris wheel through movies and virtual reality
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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