The Chicago Film Society is pleased to bring you Celluloid Now: four days of screenings, workshops, and other events showcasing the work of analog filmmakers and artists, alongside archival rediscoveries and restorations.

Opportunities to see and to show new work in analog film formats are rare. This is especially true for short films made outside of mainstream funding and distribution channels. Nonetheless, artists and filmmakers across the world remain dedicated to making and exhibiting film prints of their work in every gauge, from 8mm, super 8, 16mm, 35mm, all the way up to 70mm, pushing analog filmmaking in bold and exciting new directions.

Celluloid Now is a showcase for work that makes use of the unique properties of analog film, and an opportunity for the general public to see this work projected live.

RULES

※ To be considered, films must:
1. Have a runtime of 40 minutes or less
2. Have been completed in 2010 or later
3. Already exist as a screenable film print, NO EXCEPTIONS

※ Filmmakers may submit up to three films for consideration. Please fill out a separate submission form for each film if you plan on submitting more than one.

※ If you are submitting work without a screener link, please make a note of this in the Additional Comments section and we will contact you regarding alternate methods for viewing your work.

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To be considered, filmmakers MUST provide photographic or documentary proof that their film exists in the form of an actual analog film print.

Acceptable forms of proof include: a picture of a lab-provided film can, a photo of a few frames from your print, leader with the film's title, an image of the print being projected, etc.

You may also submit proof in the form of a listing from a previous screening that includes the exhibition format of the film, or a distribution catalog listing that includes the format of the film.

Please email proof photos or documentation to info@celluloidnow.org with a subject line including the title of your film and the word "proof".

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CRITERIA

All work that meets the criteria outlined in the submission rules will be considered. Celluloid Now accepts every kind of film: narrative, documentary, experimental, home movies, commercials, music videos, multi-projector films, kinescopes, class projects, anything! It just has to be on film.

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SHIPPING & FEES

There is no fee to submit to Celluloid Now.

Celluloid Now will pay inbound and outbound shipping for every film in our program.

Filmmakers will receive a screening fee based on the length of their work.

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Please contact us at info@celluloidnow.org with any questions or concerns you may have.