Montrose International ScreenDance Festival

Montrose International Screendance Festival is committed to bringing the art of dance on film to people from around the world. We embrace filmmakers from all skill levels, nurturing a global community that celebrates creativity and innovation in the realms of dance and film. We aim to provide an inclusive platform where screendance can be shared, enjoyed, learned from, and created by all.

As a powerful medium, screendance explores the intersection of dance and technology, revealing the synergy between movement and film. This collaboration opens up cinematic possibilities, capturing art that can only exist on the screen. Through initiatives like Movement on Montrose with Dance Avondale, we encourage dancers to think creatively and reimagine the limitless possibilities of dance. Our festival aims to break down barriers, promote accessibility, and inspire a diverse audience to engage with the art of dance in all its forms—both live and digital—within an inclusive space for celebration, education, and performance.

Who: Open to screendance makers worldwide.

What: All forms of dance are welcomed.

When: Submissions are due by Sunday June 15th, 2025 at 11:59PM EST.

The festival will take place on July 10th from 4:00pm-10:00pm at Movement on Montrose, 2951 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Where: Officially selected films will be featured in an in-person screening at Movement on Montrose @ 2951 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA. All selected artists will be invited to a social mixer before the showing to “catch up with the creators.”