24 HOURS OF BLACK FUTURES BLACK AI FILM FESTIVAL
AI FilmmakingAI FuturesChicagoFestivals June 14, 2026
JUNETEENTH | JUNE 19, 2026 For 24 hours, we are streaming the future. REEL SESSIONS powered by Black AI Film Festival showcases AI creators, Black film creators, and Black cinema for a celebration of Black futures in digital art and generative AI. This streaming event showcases the stories, visuals, and creative breakthroughs... Read more
A Good Eye: Capturing Joy
ChicagoDocumentaryIn-ProductionUnited StatesWorks-in-Progress May 27, 2026
A Documentary by Floyd Webb | Currently in Production There is a phrase that veteran Chicago photojournalist Bob Black uses to describe what separates a technician from an artist behind the camera. He calls it having a good eye. It is not a metaphor for talent alone — it... Read more
INTERVIEW: Chris Adams: Building Worlds from the South Side
ChicagoDirectorsFeaturesFilm HistoryFilm ShowcaseInterviewsProductionUnited States October 18, 2025
Christopher Adams, a Chicago native and founder of Impakt Studio, combines self-reliance with creativity in film and animation. His versatile works include Grammy-nominated music videos and documentaries. Influenced by his father’s ingenuity, Adams emphasizes care in storytelling, aiming to rewrite narratives about Chicago’s Black community while fostering an independent film ecosystem.
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