March 20, 2020 9:38 am
Below is an edited version of a statement sent by our Executive Director Jolene Pinder to Kartemquin filmmakers and alumni yesterday, March 19th.
We kindly ask that you adhere to its guidelines for communication and privacy:
Dear KTQ Community—
I know these are tumultuous times for you all but I felt compelled to share some difficult news about Gordon Quinn's health that we just learned yesterday.
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June 17, 2016 2:05 pm
In case you missed a couple of emails, posts, or general shouting from the rooftops, we are turning 50 years old this year. To celebrate our birthday, Kartemquin Films has done a small takeover of venues, event, and newspapers, to raise awareness of this milestone and to give back to both the Chicago and film community at large.
May 25, 2016 12:54 pm
Gordon Quinn, founder and artistic director of Kartemquin Films, will return to his Alma Mater, the University of Chicago, to give the 2016 Robert H. Kirschner, MD, Human Rights Memorial Lecture on June 2, 2016 at 6:00 PM, during the 2016 UChicago Alumni Weekend. Quinn will be interviewed on stage by Jacqueline Stewart, Professor in Cinema and Media Studies and the interim director (2015-16) of the Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry.
March 22, 2016 9:59 am
The 2016 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival announced their full line-up today, unveiling 232 films from 51 different countries, including 69 world premieres & 49 international premieres.
September 22, 2015 10:26 pm
A federal judge's verdict today marked a great victory for filmmakers and fair use champions everywhere. The ruling that the lyrics to “Happy Birthday to You” are not protected by copyright has special resonance for Kartemquin, as the injustice of having to pay $5,000 to license the song in our 1994 film Hoop Dreams directly inspired our long and ongoing fight to secure the fair use rights of all filmmakers.
