Spotlight: “Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol”
Use code MANUAL5 to redeem $5 off your virtual ticket for “Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol” until December 31. Watch the trailer here. To learn more about the performance and get your ticket, click here.In the unprecedented year that 2020 has
Create Compelling Characters at FACETS Winter Break Virtual Film Camp
FACETS Winter Break Virtual Film Camp begins December 28 with a 3-Day crash course in Digital Animation for ages 8-12. To learn more and sign up, click here. What makes a character appealing? Why are we drawn to and invested in
2020 Annual Appeal
As a tumultuous 2020 draws to a close, we can look back on all the efforts we’ve all made to pave the way for a better 2021. It’s been a year of turmoil, fear, and doubt, but also one of
FACETS Winter Watchlist: The Role of Seasons
This holiday season, stay safe inside without missing out on the best films with FACETS DVD, Blu-Ray and VHS rentals by mail. By becoming a FACETS Member, you have access to our vast library of films to rent for only $10/month. As
Travel the World Without Leaving Your Home with CICFF37
CICFF37 will be presented virtually November 13-22, 2020. To browse the Virtual Festival Catalog and purchase tickets and passes click here. Film provides a window into a parallel world where viewers can live vicariously through characters. Sometimes these stories are joyous or
Coming Together Through Film at FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival
CICFF37 will be presented virtually November 13-22, 2020. To save 10% on your festival tickets and passes, pre-order them within our Early Bird discount window, ending October 30. Do your earliest memories include watching classic children’s films with your parents and
The Hole Captures the Quiet Chaos of Quarantine
Taiwanese auteur Tsai Ming-liang’s 1998 film, The Hole, is an eerie analog to the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns. It is available to watch until October 1 at the FACETS Virtual Cinema. As we predicted not too long ago, the COVID-19 crisis is
Examining the Pandemic Thriller
Before the Fire is a tense and personal portrait of life during a pandemic for our heroine, Ava. It is currently available to rent from the FACETS Virtual Cinema until August 27. In March, when the COVID-19 induced stay-at-home orders began,
Sunless Shadows: An Uncompromising Look at Iranian Society Through Its Penal System
Sunless Shadows shows, in intimate detail, the daily lives and struggles of young Iranian women in a juvenile detention center who have been convicted of murdering older male relatives. You can rent this poignant documentary from the FACETS Virtual Cinema
Make a Film Without Leaving Your Room
With the nationwide COVID-19 related shutdowns and stay-at-home order in place since mid-March, filmmaking has mostly taken a pause in America. The film industry has adjusted to the work-from-home lifestyle, as many notable filmmakers are completing their projects under their