SIDE/LOT EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO SHOWCASE

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For Immediate Release

Submissions are open for the 5th annual Evanston Experimental Video Showcase. The showcase presents short experimental video work by artists living or working in the Evanston and Chicagoland regions. The showcase will be screened outdoors on the wall of the Evanston Art Center on September 22, 2023, and will run on a video screen inside the Evanston Art Center from September 22 -October 20, 2023.

 

September 22, 2023

8:00pm

Evanston Art Center parking lot

 

1717 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201

The 5th Annual Side/Lot Evanston Experimental Video Showcase features short, experimental videos by film and video makers who live or work in the Chicagoland region. The showcase aims to present short, experimental work by diverse creators, highlighting their unique visions and approaches to media.

This screening is free and open to the public. The screening will begin after dark outside on a large wall at the Evanston Art Center. We will start with some music and invited pieces just after sunset and screen the juried work beginning at 8:00pm.

Follow Side/Lot on Instagram (@side.lot) and Facebook for updates and to share the event with your audience.

 

2023 Curators and Organizers

Anne Hayden Stevens, Artist/Curator

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Naeema Jamilah Torres, Curator/Filmmaker

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Mezcla Media Collective

Mat Rappaport, Artist/Filmmaker/Curator

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https://rangemobilelab.com

 

 

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September 23, 2022

8:00pm

Evanston Art Center parking lot

1717 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201

The 4th Annual Side/Lot Evanston Experimental Video Showcase features short, experimental videos by film and video makers who live or work in the Chicagoland region. The showcase aims to present short, experimental work by diverse creators, highlighting their unique visions and approaches to media.

This screening is free and open to the public. The screening will begin after dark outside on a large wall at the Evanston Art Center. We will start with some music and invited pieces just after sunset and screen the juried work beginning at 8:00pm.

Follow Side/Lot on Instagram (@side.lot) and Facebook for updates and to share the event with your audience.

 

2022 Filmmakers:

Beth Ashby

Julia Pello

Claudia Bucher, Anni Holm & Rose Camastro Pritchett

Chris Churchill

Christopher Donahue

Alana Ferguson

Emeer Hasanpoor

Lan Makes

Maya Nguyen

Caldwell Peterson

Alyssa Sammons

Hamed Shafie

Shiloh Washington

Michael Workman

 

2022 Curators and Organizers

Anne Hayden Stevens, Artist/Curator 
Annestevens.com

Naeema Jamilah Torres, Curator/Filmmaker 
naeemajamilahtorres.com
Mezcla Media Collective

Mat Rappaport, Artist/Filmmaker/Curator 
https://www.meme01.com
https://rangemobilelab.com

 

 

2020

 
SIDELOT

Thursday July 30th @ 8pm (Gates close at 8:20) Program begins promptly at 8:30 ending by 9:30.

 
>>> HOW IT WORKS
 
As in years past, we will be projecting the videos onto the side of the Evanston Art Center. This year, due to the coronavirus, we are using the drive-in theater format to keep our community safe and socially distanced. We have remapped the parking lot to maximize the view and number of cars. We ask that you arrive early to allow for parking. Audio will be broadcast via FM radio, so make sure your car radio works. Rain or Shine.
 
CLICK HERE to view images from the 2020 Outdoor Drive-In.
 
>>>VIRTUAL SCREENING
 
Join us for the Virtual Screening and Q&A with the Filmmakers on the EAC YouTube channel on August 13 at 7:30pm! 
 
 
CLICK HERE to view images and film stills from the 2019 Outdoor Film Screening.