Facets Multimedia
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Grants
21
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Total Awarded
$1,662,000
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Years
1983 - 2016
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Categories
Grants
2016 (2 years)
$50,000
Facets Multimedia preserves, presents, and distributes independent, world, and classic films. It also educates children and adults about the film art form. The organization operates several programs that serve 300,000 people annually. Among its offerings are Facets Cinémathèque, a program of film screenings, classes, and discussions; Facets Vidéothèque, a video rental and sales service; and the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.
The United in Film Project pairs young women in Chicago, Illinois with their counterparts in Lahore, Pakistan to create a collection of documentary films reflective of their own respective cultures. Guided by Facets and the collaborating Pakistani organization, program participants work with filmmakers and oral historians to learn the basics of documentary practice, investigative interviews, and storytelling. The resulting documentary film projects are presented at the film festivals in both Chicago and Lahore. This is Facets second International Connections Fund award.
2016 (5 years)
$300,000
Facets Multimedia preserves, presents, and distributes independent, world, and classic films. It also educates children and adults about the film art form. Its facility houses a cinema, a video and film rental archive, a video theatre, and office space. The organization operates several programs that serve 300,000 people annually. Paramount among its offerings are Facets Cinémathèque, a program of film screenings, classes, and discussions; Facets Vidéothèque, a video rental and sales service; and the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. The Children’s Film Festival is the largest and oldest of its type in North America. Because of its unique collection and expertise, Facets serves as an international resource for programmers, professionals from media centers, film festivals, and educators. This award recommends renewed general operating support to Facets Multimedia.
2013 (1 year)
$40,000
In support of an exchange between Chicago and indigenous Brazilian filmmakers. Social issue documentary films that highlight communities under pressure will be produced in both countries as part of the exchange.
2008 (1 year)
$50,000
In support of Media Bridge: Global Exchanges in Youth Filmmaking.
1998 (2 years)
$30,000
To support the Chicago International Children's Film Festival (over two years).
1996 (2 years)
$40,000
To support the Chicago International Children's Film Festival (over two years).
1994 (2 years)
$50,000
To support educational programming in conjunction with the Chicago International Children's Film Festival (over two years).
1991 (1 year)
$40,000
To support the Chicago Children's Film Center (over two years).
1990 (1 year)
$150,000
To support organizational and program development of the Chicago Children's Film Center (over three years).
1988 (2 years)
$30,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1987 (1 year)
$30,000
To establish a children's media network and for the release of children's films.
1986 (1 year 1 month)
$30,000
To research and identify independently produced film or video for potential home distribution, design of promotional materials, and release of fifteen tapes to market.
1986 (1 year 3 months)
$60,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1984 (1 year)
$40,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1983 (1 year)
$20,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
