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Community Film Workshop of Chicago provides access to media production that supports the development of independent media artists in underserved and underrepresented communities. They increase access and equity in media and give people of color, youth, and women the tools to create media and transform their communities.
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Community Film Workshop Of Chicago

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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Reel Black Filmmakers

A network providing resources to filmmakers of African descent, studying visual media to educate and uplift communities.

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Diverse Voices in Docs

A workshop for documentary filmmakers of color, providing advanced training and support to produce social issue documentaries.

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Production Institute

Sponsors media arts training, showcases digital media work, and equips communities with the tools to tell their stories.

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Youth In Motion

A summer multimedia program for teens ages 15-18, integrating video and digital media to tell stories in their own voice.

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Community Film Workshop Of Chicago

Founded in

1972

EIN

23-7174173

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Arts & Culture

Address

6400 S DREXEL AVE CHICAGO, IL 60637-0000 United States

Website

https://www.cfwchicago.org/

Phone

(312)-636-4412

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[email protected]

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Founded in 1971, Community Film Workshop of Chicago mentors underserved youth in media. CFWC empowers citizens through media arts programming, offering hands-on training and workshops. CFWC has provided a start for many people of color and women in media. CFWC continues to implement film festivals, youth programs and provides equipment access, honoring founder Jim Taylor's legacy.

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Community Film Workshop of Chicago provides access to media production that supports the development of independent media artists in underserved and underrepresented communities. They increase access and equity in media and give people of color, youth, and women the tools to create media and transform their communities.

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