User:Krautsk/Chicago Film Society

The Chicago Film Society (CFS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving celluloid film and celluloid film culture. Internationally known for historically informed screenings of 35mm, 70mm, 16mm and 8mm films , the CFS also maintains a film archive and has collaborated on film restorations.

Influence
The Chicago Film Society plays significant role in Chicago’s cultural life, with screenings frequently featured in prominent lists of highly recommended upcoming events. Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune has described them as “invaluable” and praised their “valiant, savvily curated” programming. The Film Society was chosen by NewCity Film in 2017 to be among the “50 Chicago Screen Gems”, and co-founder Becca Hall's involvement with the Chicago Film Society was highlighted in the 2012 “People Issue” of the Chicago Reader.

Events
The Chicago Film Society cosponsors Chicago Home Movie Day with the Chicago Film Archives and the Chicago Historical Society.