Video Plays
Silk Road Cultural Center first coined the term “video play” in 2011. This evolving genre is neither a filmed staged play nor a movie, but rather a blended genre that combines the language and aesthetics of live theatre with the technology and accessibility of digital filmmaking.
Documentaries
Documentary filmmaking is a dynamic medium for furthering our mission. It allows us to unravel and dissect the deeper meanings that surround a particular issue. The ideas, experiences, and politics that inform our work serve as guideposts to the stories we tell in documentary form.
Animated Short
Animation allows us to create contexts and environments that expand our playing field. It is an ideal medium for taking dense theoretical ideas and presenting them in an imaginative and entertaining manner.
Community Stories
Engaging Chicago’s diverse communities is critical to expanding representation. These short plays and monologues were written by community participants and brought to life by professional actors.
Digital Readings
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