Nonprofit cinemas in Illinois.
4 verified nonprofit cinemas in Illinois, in Chicago, Wilmette. Community-owned screens run for the love of film.
Chicago Filmmakers
Chicago, IL
A Chicago film arts nonprofit that runs screenings and community events at its Firehouse Cinema in Edgewater, and presents the Onion City experimental film festival and the Reeling LGBTQ+ festival.
Facets Cinematheque
Chicago, IL
A nonprofit film center in Lincoln Park, established in 1975, that mixes restorations, cult and international titles with short-film festivals and Family Sunday screenings. It also offers film camps and venue rentals.
Gene Siskel Film Center
Chicago, IL
The School of the Art Institute's two-screen cinematheque on State Street, showing international, independent and classic films and hosting festivals such as Black Harvest and the European Union Film Festival.
Wilmette Theatre
Wilmette, IL
A nonprofit neighborhood theatre in downtown Wilmette that mixes current releases with live music, storytelling, comedy and film festivals. Wednesday evenings are band nights, and the building can be rented for private events.
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