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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
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
Quincy Jones and Chicago in 60 Seconds
In 60 seconds, learn about the "rough and scary" childhood of film producer Quincy Jones and a Chicago mural that celebrated him.
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Quincy Jones' Chicago: Virtual Tour
On this virtual walking tour, visit the childhood home of film producer Quincy Jones and a mural that celebrates him.
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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