“The 23rd edition of the Chicago Underground Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with a tribute to the late experimental filmmaker Tony Conrad and continues through Sunday at the Logan Theatre. Following are reviews of seven features making their Chicago premieres this year, plus a roundup of six short works screening in various programs…” http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/chicago-underground-film-festival-logan-theatre-2016/Content?oid=22330718

A 23rd Chicago Underground Film Festival trailer by Lindsay Denniberg

“Among Chicago’s many, many film and video festivals small or large, three claim the greatest longevity. At Lake FX Summit and Expo last month, a “Festival of Chicago Film Fests” event welcomed programmers of more than thirty independent festivals to make a case for their mission. Of the three longest-running on display, Chicago International, in its fifty-second year, claims the title […]

The Chicago Tribune calls Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present “Sharp, sweet, eloquent” and “really good.” Get your tickets at https://www.universe.com/…/tony-conrad-completely-in-the-pr… http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-chi-underground-film-fest-mov-0527-20160526-column.html

“The June 1-5 Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF), presented by IFP/Chicago, opens its 23rd event with the world premiere of producer Tyler Hubby’s documentary film “Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present,” a two decade in-the-making documentary on the legendary artist’s extraordinary life and influential work…” http://reelchicago.com/article/chicago-underground-film-fest-celebrates-23rd-year160524

We’re one of Newcity’s top 5 film events of the summer. “The world’s oldest underground film festival turns twenty-three, earnestly expanding the creative boundaries of contemporary narrative and experimental storytelling.”

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Luther Price: Flesh Fracture June 3 – August 12, 2016 Mana Contemporary Chicago, 4th Floor Project Space Opening Reception Friday, June 3,  6PM­ – 8PM This exhibition is co-sponsored by Mana Contemporary Chicago and The Chicago Underground Film Festival. Luther Price’s work appears courtesy of the artist, Calicoon Fine Arts, and Antholgy Film Archives.

23rd Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival June 1-5 At The Logan Theatre 2646 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL   Schedule: Full Schedule   The Jury: Jeffrey Bowers, Rebecca Hall, Tim Kinsella and Spencer Parsons   Ticket Information: $10 General Admission All screenings (unless otherwise noted):   OPENING NIGHT $20 All Access Ticket. Provides entry to […]

Kent Lambert edited this super cut trailer featuring clips from all 110 films in competition at the 23rd Chicago Underground Film Festival.