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Chicago Film Archives
Chicago Film Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to films representing the Midwest.
About Chicago Film Archives
Chicago Film Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to films representing the Midwest. It holds over 40,000 films, videos, and audio recordings, with thousands of items available to watch online by category or named collection.
It also offers archival footage licensing, film digitization, collections management, vault rental, and film loans, and lists screenings and in-person events in Chicago.
Key features
- Stream thousands of Midwest-related films and recordings online
- Browse streaming titles by topics such as Home Movies, 1950s Chicago
- Explore named collections with descriptions of contents and context
- License archival footage for reuse
- Digitize film and media collections
- Request vault rental, collections management, and film loans
Best for: Researchers, educators, filmmakers, and viewers interested in historical films from Chicago and the Midwest.
Good for
- Holds over 40,000 films and other media
- Thousands of items can be watched online
- Streaming titles are organized into browsable categories with counts
Chicago Film Archives at a glance
- Website
- chicagofilmarchives.org
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Chicago Film Archives FAQ
How much of the collection can I watch online?
CFA holds over 40,000 films and other media, including thousands of items streamable online.
What services does Chicago Film Archives offer?
Archival footage licensing, film digitization, collections management, vault rental, and film loans.
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