Holiday Lights, Creative Nights 2025

Presented by Kinowerks x Filmscape Chicago

Last year, you helped us light up the studio with joy, creativity, and community — and we're back to do it all again.

Join us for the 2025 edition of Holiday Lights, Creative Nights, a cozy, high-energy gathering where Chicago’s filmmakers, artists, and storytellers come together to close out the year the way we create best: side by side.

Expect good food, good drinks, familiar faces, and new connections — all wrapped in that warm creative spark that made last year so special.

And this year, we're expanding the spirit of giving.

We’re hosting two community drives:

🎬 Film Supply Drive – supporting emerging K–12 filmmakers with the materials they need to create.

🎁 Toy Drive – spreading joy to kids across Chicago this holiday season.

Bring what you can. Share what you’re able. Let’s pour back into the communities that shape our stories.

Come celebrate, create, reflect, and look ahead together — because Chicago’s creative pulse shines brightest when we show up for each other.

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