About this project
30 free admission events, 25 performing artists, 45 filmmakers, 2 1/2 years of planning, 285 visitors to date: 100% supported by individual donors like you.
I'm Sarah Best, a Chicago-based artist and film curator, and I'm opening the studio doors as an artist in residence at Hyde Park Art Center, March 4-25, to create a salon-style environment evoking the kinos or private avant garde art clubs of the 1920s in Soviet Russia.
My residency project, titled Dance Films Kino, is a three-week free admission festival presenting screenings of 20 works of dance on film, 20 films by emerging artists, and 15 live performances, additional film screenings, and talks. You'll be able to perch at a cabaret table and watch films by candlelight.
My goal is to make the experience of watching film and of art viewing in general to be more accessible to people who might be intimidated by traditional film festivals.
Learn more at http://www.dancefilmskino.com or get updates through Facebook and Twitter.
Thank you to the following organizations for adding us to their curated Kickstarter pages:
Threadless: http://www.kickstarter.com/pages/threadless
Gapers Block:http://www.kickstarter.com/pages/gapersblock
Dance Films Association:http://www.kickstarter.com/pages/dfa
All funds raised will go directly toward paying for film licensing fees and costs associated with building out the space.
A donation of $5 or more, helps to keep the festival free to everyone.
A donation of $12-25 pays for one of the interactive objects or cabaret tables in the space, or keeps us in candles for a week (all shows are lit by candles and vintage lightbulbs that create a soft glow in the space and encourages people to ask questions in between films)
A donation of $60-150 pays the film licensing fee for one of the 20 curated films we'll be showing.
Thank you for your support!
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XXX: A $10 treat of your choice from Chicago's Early to Bed: http://www.early2bed.com
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A Pin Means You’re In: Get a Dance Films Kino 1-INCH BUTTON by Busy Beaver, and a thank you on our website!
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KINO OBJECT: Vintage silver art and acrylic deco style tray. Preview here: http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031078718/
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Hootch and Hotsy-Totsy: Get an invitation to an exclusive UNDERGROUND KINO PARTY featuring complimentary small bites, films, a live performance and cash bar, in the unique and intimate setting of TEMPLE Gallery in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, plus all of the above!
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KINO OBJECT: Stack of about five red vintage books, perfect for decorating a table or a bookshelf. Preview here: http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031078715/
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KINO OBJECT: Claim a vintage copper relief printing plate from Russia, currently in the kino, which resonates with the theme of the Women & Men curated program. Preview here: http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031078713/
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KINO OBJECT: Your reward is a vintage copper printing relief plate depicting The First Russian sailing Ship “Orel” (the “Eagle”), which was built in 1668. Preview here: http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031078716/
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FILM: Claim my personal copy of my favorite dance film of all time, Michael Jackson Moonwalker.
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PRESS RELEASE CONSULT: Get a press release consult with Mairead Case. She'll help you write a release, and then advise you about how to send it around town. Mairead has done press for clients including the Public Media Institute, Pocket Guide to Hell Tours, the ever-so secret Order of the Lamprey, Switchback Books, Louder than a Bomb, and AREA Chicago. * This reward can only be redeemed in Chicago.
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ORIGINAL ART: A black and white photographic print by Jon Damaschke, who designed Dance Films Kino's logo. Take a look at his photography here: http://jondamaschke.com/
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BACONFEST: With your pledge of $35 or more, get a Baconfest gift pack including a blue t-shirt, baseball hat and apron, a $60 value. http://baconfestchicago.com/
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ORIGINAL ART: An archival inkjet print by Sarah Best. http://www.sarahbest.net
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Now You’re On the Trolley! : Get your choice of Dance Films Kino artifacts! DFK artifacts imagine what it would be like to be a member of an historic underground film society. Choices include a portrait of a kinoist by Audrey Scholfner, an original short story by Rom Kim, a hand-embroidered scarf by Sarah Best, a kino-themed art book by Stephanie Acosta, a CD of a kino-themed sound installation by NoOneisAnywhere, a digital print of the DFK manifesto, or a kino membership card designed by Jon Damaschke, customized with your name. Plus, get an invitation to Hootch and Hotsy-Totsy, the button and a thank you!
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Get a 1-year subscription to POETRY Magazine, a POETRY tote bag, recent back issues, fun buttons, and unique ephemera that are typically for sale to the public. Value $100. http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/
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KINO OBJECT: Vintage Manning Bowman chrome and teak art deco style serving pitcher and tumblers. Preview here: http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031078714/
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PILATES: Enjoy a private Pilates with Props session in your home with Stott Pilates instructor Jennifer Thornton. $95 value. *This reward can only be redeemed in Chicago
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RELAX: With a pledge of $60 or more get a 90 minute massage with Liana C. Percoco, LMT of Momentum Massage Arts, $120 value *This reward is valid for six months and only redeemable in Chicago. www.facebook.com/momentummassagearts www.amtamembers.com/momentummassagearts
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Kino Dames and Daddies: At Dance Films Kino, we introduce our films with toasts instead of dry, academic film introductions. In thanks for your donation, we will write a CUSTOM TOAST about you and read it at one of our March screenings, or at the Underground Kino Party in April. Plus, get an invitation to Hootch and Hotsy-Totsy, the button and a thank you!
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All Dolled Up: With this bundle, you get a custom toast AND your choice of DFK artifacts! Plus, get an invitation to Hootch and Hotsy-Totsy, the button and a thank you!
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Flappers and Fly Boys: Get a limited edition, hand silkscreened DFK t-shirt, the custom toast, your choice of a DFK artifacts, an invitation to Hootch and Hotsy-Totsy, the button and a thank you!
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Hard Boiled: After visiting Dance Films Kino at Hyde Park Art Center, March 4-25, enjoy a one-year Family Level Membership to the Art Center, featuring invitations to special events, lower-priced adult and youth classes, as well as perks at local businesses like Powell's Bookstore, Utrect Art Supplies, Court Theater and Istria Cafe. Plus, get the limited edition hand-silkscreened DFK t-shirt, the custom toast, your choice of a DFK artifact, an invitation to Hootch and Hotsy-Totsy, the button and a thank you!
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KINO OBJECT: Buy a vintage bakelite phone from Russia that adorns the Kino space. According to the Russian woman I bought it from, many Soviet leaders had these in their offices. Circa 1968. Preview here: http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031137659/
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Giggle Water and Speakeasys: We'll treat you to a few drinks at the Michelin-starred Longman & Eagle restaurant and bar in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, where you can sample concoctions from their extensive libations program, enjoy their unparalleled whiskey selection, or grab a bite to eat. Plus, get everything in the "Hard Boiled" packaged!
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ORIGINAL ART: Limited edition 40 x 30 inch museum-mounted and archivally framed photograph by Sarah Best, Self Portrait (2010), which is currently hanging in the Kino. Preview here: http://www.sarahbest.net/?page_id=4
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Sarah Best has curated numerous programs of dance on film at the Chicago Cultural Center, Links Hall, and Hyde Park Art Center and in 2012 will co-curate the Chicago Dancing Festival's second annual MOVIES program. Best has drawn and photographed dance and has written about dance for Time Out Chicago. A multidisciplinary artist, Best’s photography has been featured or reviewed by Chicago Public Radio, Chicago Reader, Chicago Art Magazine, and Bad at Sports, among others and has been exhibited by Antena Gallery and Cobalt Studio in Chicago. She has additionally presented projects at the Poetry Foundation's Printers Ball and Version Festival.
