Community Film Workshop of Chicago

Providing access to media production that supports the development of independent media artists in under represented communities.

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Our Production Institute program was a hit! #production #filming #camera

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Our Executive Director, Margaret Caples, speaks at the Logan Center's 10th Anniversary celebration! #chicago

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Smile for the camera! #cfwc #meetandcreate

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Teamwork makes the dream work! #filmmaking #groupwork

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#BTS of our recent Meet and Create event!
#filminchicago

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What are you watching this weekend? #filming #movies #cameras

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What a beautiful day in Chicago to #LearnBasicFilmmaking!

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Behind the scenes of our Basic Filmmaking class!! #filming🎬 #chicago #showcase

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Highlights from our winter Basic #Filmmaking class! Registration for the spring classes are available now!

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Our Smartphone Filmmaking meets Wednesdays online 7 - 9 PM, and in person on Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of cinematography and visual storytelling that applies to using any and all kinds of camera. Register on our website today! #phone

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Explore the impact of pacing and tempo and the influence of audio on the viewing experience with our Basic Video Editing Course beginning May 31st! Register on our website today! #film #chicago #learning

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This #Throwback was taken during our South Side Film Series Showcase. There were so many unique films shown from our very ambitious 2022 class. #southchicago #film #documentary #showcase

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Another great turn-out! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our Weapon of Choice showcase! #filming #chicago #blackfilmmakers

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Explore the impact of pacing and tempo and the influence of audio on the viewing experience. Plus, discover how to enhance and polish your final cut with color correction. Our Basic Video Editing classes meet Thursdays online at 7-9pm and In-Person Saturdays 10am-2pm.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) will be hosting a screening with women filmmakers from Chicago’s South Side on Saturday, March 25th from 2-4pm!

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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, the Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) will be hosting a screening with women filmmakers from Chicago’s South Side on Saturday, March 25th from 2-4pm. rsvp on our website!

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In partnership with @UChicago Arts, the 2023 Production Institute makes high-quality digital production training accessible to intermediate media makers from South Side communities. The In-Person Info Session is on March 14th! #Chicago #filmmaker

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The Community Film Workshop and Reel Black Filmmakers will be hosting our annual South Side Short Film Series. The event will take place on Saturday, March 4th at 2 p.m. A Q&A session will follow the screening. #film #screening #Chicago

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#DidYouKnow that Oscar Micheaux (1884-1951) was the first black cinematographer? He made over 44 films thoroughout his career, with his most popular film being 'Body and Soul' (1925).

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You can point and shoot, but can you tell a compelling story? Our Weapon of Choice: Youth Activism Workshop is aimed at anyone who is looking to advance their current filmmaking skills. Sign up for our course today!