Silk Road Cultural Center

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 allows us to unravel and examine the deeper meanings surrounding a particular issue. The ideas, experiences, and politics that inform our work serve as inspirations for the stories we tell through documentary film.

Animated Short

Animation allows us to create contexts and environments that expand our creative possibilities, transforming complex theoretical ideas into imaginative and engaging visual storytelling.

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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