Behind the Lens: A Night of Women-Directed Short Films and Conversation

Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm CT | Live Virtual Event

Join the Cinema/Chicago Associate Board and Women Employed Advocacy Council as we close out Women’s History Month 2021 with an evening celebrating women in film and supporting pay equity, education and opportunity.

Attendees will join virtually for an evening of 4 short films — 3 by Chicago filmmakers! — previously shown at the Chicago International Film Festival followed by a discussion with the all-female directors’ panel, moderated by Ambar Mentor-Truppa, Vice President of Communications at the Shriver Center on Poverty Law and Vice-Chair of Women Employed’s Board of Directors, all while supporting the missions of these two incredible organizations.

Tune in and turn up for working women as we honor the women behind the scenes — both in film and in life — and cheers to impactful stories while sipping our signature event cocktail/mocktail, as the event will kick off with a mixology demo by Argelia Martinez from Vida Mia Cocktails. We’ll email registrants with the DIY ingredient list! Event proceeds will benefit access to cinema for Chicagoans and CPS students and opportunities for working women…without you ever having to leave the house! Continue reading for more information about the films, filmmakers and each organization.