Community Storytellers elevates the narratives of Chicago residents by adapting community-driven stories into short films.
With the help of film professionals, three participants are selected to translate their stories into a motion picture while organizing a series of meaningful events that mobilize their neighborhoods and spark awareness. This yearlong process culminates in a powerful film showcase that celebrates the legacy of their community — past, present, and future.
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Undergo a creative development process to refine their story into a compelling screenplay.
Collaborate with a producer, screenwriter, and director to bring the story to life.
Co-organize community-centered film projects to create social impact.
Own the rights of the finished film.
Events
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - Friday, January 17, 2025: The Teaching Artist Recording Booth in the Practices in Proximity Exhibit at CAPE
Saturday, October 5, 2024: Friend Request - ART WEST x Very Human Social
Saturday, October 12 - Saturday, October 19, 2024: desde afuera. rapid. chaotic.
Friday, November 1, 2024: Ask A Punk Live Show
Sunday, November 3, 2024: World Premiere of Community Storytellers Shorts
Thursday, November 7, 2024: Take 290 Intimate Screening - ART WEST x Black Film Club
Saturday, November 16, 2024: Encontrarte en el arte / Finding Yourself in Art at the Cariño Film Festival
December 2024: Virtual Encore of Community Storytellers Shorts with CANTV - more info coming soon!
MEET OUR
2023-24 COMMUNITY STORYTELLERS
Full Spectrum Features is proud to announce our three storytellers selected for our Community Storytellers program:
In addition to translating their stories into short films, these storytellers will organize a series of meaningful impact events to mobilize and empower their communities within the North and South Lawndale neighborhoods. This year’s storytellers were selected in a review process spanning 3 months by our curatorial team.
