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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.

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

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

Facets Film Forum Venue graciously supported by our Venue Sponsor: 

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

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$50 — Supporter Circle
Help make screendance accessible to wider audiences and emerging artists. This level supports 3 audience tickets for students, working artists, and community members experiencing financial barriers, helping ensure broader access to the festival experience.

Recognition Includes:
• 2 full-day festival tickets 
• Name listed on festival website
• Recognition in digital festival program
• Collective donor thank-you on social media posts 

$150 — Artist Advocate
Support opportunities for independent filmmakers and dance artists to share innovative work in a welcoming and inclusive environment. This level helps sustain festival operations, including the monetary awards presented to annual festival winners, and supports 3 sponsored admission tickets to the festival for students, working artists, and community members experiencing financial barriers. 

Recognition Includes:
• All Supporter Circle benefits
• 4 full-day festival tickets
• Individual social media thank-you post
• Name included on-screen before festival screenings

$300 — Creative Catalyst
Fuel artistic exchange and creative growth by helping the festival connect local and international voices through screenings, dialogue, and community experiences. This level directly supports artists traveling to Chicago to participate in the festival. This level also supports 4 sponsored admission tickets to the festival for students, working artists, and community members experiencing financial barriers. 

Recognition Includes:
• All Artist Advocate benefits
• 6 full-day festival tickets 
• Verbal recognition during the festival
• Featured placement on festival website donor page
• Opportunity to include business or organization logo in digital materials

$500 — Visionary Sponsor
Champion the future of screendance. This level supports essential festival operations including production expenses, community outreach, sustainability efforts, and the continued growth of the festival and its impact.

Recognition Includes:
• All Creative Catalyst benefits
• 8 full-day festival tickets
• Premier logo placement on festival website and select promotional materials
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
• Reserved VIP seating for 8 guests
• Recognition as a lead festival supporter during opening remarks

$1,000 — Venue Sponsor Claimed

Play a vital role in bringing the festival to life by supporting the presentation space where artists and audiences gather in community. This level helps offset major venue and production expenses associated with hosting the Montrose International Screendance Festival at FACETS Film Forum, ensuring a professional, accessible, and inspiring experience for all participants.

Recognition Includes:
• All Visionary Sponsor benefits
• 10 full day festival tickets
• Recognition as an official Venue Sponsor of the festival

Choose Your Own Amount 

Every contribution, at any level, helps strengthen the future of screendance and expand access to artists and audiences alike. Custom gifts directly support festival programming, artist opportunities, community engagement, and the continued growth of the Montrose International Screendance Festival. We are deeply grateful for your support and investment in this evolving artistic community.

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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