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Winning Works Project with The Joffrey Ballet,

Bike Vessel, 2023

A Compassionate Spy, 2022

Minding the Gap, 2018

Unapologetic, 2020

For the Left Hand, 2021

Kartemquin Films is a collaborative community that empowers documentary makers who create stories that foster a more engaged and just society.

Featured Films

Barbara Hammer Project

Co-Production

Hoop Dreams

1994

Minding the Gap

2018

Unlocked

Co-Production

Untitled: Art and Disability Culture

Co-Production

Winning Works Project with The Joffrey Ballet

Co-Production

Filmmaker Development

Kartemquin’s filmmaker development programs are the entry point for many into our community and the backbone of our organization.

Diverse Voices in Docs

The Diverse Voices in Docs (DVID) Fellowship supports emerging filmmakers who identify as Black, Indigenous, or another person of color in the Midwest. The program is rooted in ideals of a collaborative community and welcomes […]

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Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Providing a pathway to first look consideration as a Hulu Original, Kartemquin supports documentary features in production, specifically encouraging filmmakers who are working on at least their second feature film to apply. The Accelerator provides […]

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KTQ Labs

KTQ Labs is a works in progress session through where filmmakers can share their documentary with members of the KTQ Community to receive feedback and critique. The service is free and invites attendance for up […]

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Zhao-Chen Family AAPI Voices Fund

Dedicated to supporting the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, The Zhao-Chen AAPI Voices Fund recognizes the critical importance of funding for filmmakers developing and delivering their films and the value of investing in […]

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Screenings

May 18, 2024

Zhao-Chen Family AAPI Voices Fund Culminating Event

164 N State Street, Chicago

Support KTQ

When you support Kartemquin, you’re not just supporting one film or one filmmaker; you’re empowering up a community of artists making critical films that deepen our understanding of society through everyday human drama.