Chicago has been recognized as a vital center for feature-length, documentary and experimental filmmaking. But it is less well-known as a place that produced fantastic innovations in corporate and industrial films. The Chicago Film Archives, which collects, preserves and screens filmmaking in the Midwest, curated this program of short films produced for Republic Steel, Life Magazine, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and the Container Corporation of America. Aimed at showcasing the impact of design on everyday life and product manufacturing, these filmmakers skillfully navigated the bounds of corporate culture and values while frequently challenging the conventions of the sponsored film through their use of experimental editing and other aesthetic decisions. This 67-minute screening will be followed by a Q+A led by Lara Allison of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

This program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Film Archives.

This program is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

This program is FREE, but please reserve your tickets.