Siskel Film Center Introduces Streaming Series

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Gene Siskel Film Center executive director Jean de St. Aubin about the organization’s response to the current social distancing mandates.

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“To be honest with you, this goes sort of against everything we believe in. We believe in movies on the big screen, we believe movies should be a shared experience, but when you can’t do those things, you have to pivot and you have to be flexible, and you have to think about what’s the next best thing.” - Jean de St. Aubin, executive director of the Gene Siskel Film Center, talking about the adapting to the current social distancing mandates by creating a streaming series.

Jean de St. Aubin, executive director of the Gene Siskel Film Center

While theater companies, dance troupes, musicians and comedians are turning to streaming platforms to connect their with audiences in new and exciting ways during this period of social distancing, movie theaters are facing a truly unique set of challenges. A number of independent theaters are launching remote-viewing initiatives that create avenues for film exhibitors to connect with stuck-at-home cinephiles. The Gene Siskel Film Center recently introduced a streaming series its calling, FILM CENTER FROM YOUR SOFA.

The Film Center’s new curated streaming series will feature a mix of indie, international and classic titles. The initiative offers fans an opportunity to see some noteworthy films AND support the Siskel Center at a time when its doors are forced to be closed. You can find more information about FILM CENTER FROM YOUR SOFA here.