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Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago celebrates over 35 years of presenting cutting edge programs, independent and international cinema, premieres, retrospectives, and classic films.

 

A unique downtown venue, the Gene Siskel Film Center has over 1,500 screenings and 100 visiting filmmakers annually. Its gallery/cafe features film-related and multimedia exhibitions and offers favorite movie concessions such as popcorn, candy, and sodas, as well as wine, beer, coffee, and tea.

The Gene Siskel Film Center presents four annual festivals: European Union Film Festival, Asian American Showcase, Black Harvest International Festival of Film and Video, and Festival of Films from Iran. Also part of the programming is an engaging, bi-annual film/lecture series and Oscar Night America, Chicago's official Academy Awards party.

 

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Location:
164 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Hours:

Monday-Friday, 5-9 pm; Saturday, 2-9 pm; Sunday, 2-6 pm

Admission:

$9 general admission; $7students; $5 Film Center members.

Website:
For additional information please visit, http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Accessibility:
  • Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
  • Assistive listening devices provided
  • Accessible seating area available (if auditorium/stadium venue)
CTAPublic Transportation:

El: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (rush hrs) to State/Lake; Red to Lake; Blue to Clark/Lake. For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com

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Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
164 N. State St.
Chicago IL 60601
Phone: 312-846-2600
Fax: 312-332-5859

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