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The Montrose International Screendance Festival is committed to fostering and strengthening the Chicago screendance community while celebrating the vibrancy of the global field. Through the art of dance on film, we create space for meaningful connection, collaboration, and exchange among dance film creatives.

We prioritize cultivating a supportive home for local artists while welcoming voices from around the world, recognizing that screendance thrives through dialogue across cultures and perspectives. By embracing filmmakers of all experience levels, we nurture an inclusive environment that encourages artistic risk-taking, innovation, and shared learning.

The festival serves as a dynamic platform for presentation, conversation, and creative growth — connecting local and international artists, expanding access to the art form, and contributing to the continued evolution of screendance.

The Montrose International Screendance Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE - Tickets go on sale on June 1st, 2026

Saturday August, 1st, 2026, 10:00AM

FACETS FIlm Forum, Chicago! - https://facets.org/

RECOGNITIONS 

Best of the Fest - $250 USD

Honorable Mention - $100 USD

My First ScreenDance - $50 USD

Top Local Favorite - 4 hours of FREE studio time, provided by Dance Avondale

still frames from 2025 screened films

Get In Touch

For inquiries, submission questions, sponsorship opportunities, or collaboration ideas, please reach out to us. We look forward to connecting with you and building mutually beneficial connections. 

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