PHOTOS: AICP’s Camp Kuleshov Midwest Winners Announcement Party

AICP’s Camp Kuleshov challenge for the Midwest region was a success once again and accolades were awarded in Chicago. The nightlife hotspot Tunnel at 151 W Kinzie Street was the host for the well-attended festivities last Wednesday. Let’s enjoy some festive photos from the big night…

The challenge at hand was the ultimate in post production creativity. Editorial category entrants must change the movie’s genre from its original to another genre on the list. Per the rules, “Now your camp counselors may have given a genre very specific to its movie’s storyline, but if it’s obviously a general comedy or horror we suggest you steer as far away from anything like its original intentions. The broadening of the genres we list are meant to further the possibilities. We hope you embrace that. Additionally, you may mash up two movies to tell a story that is neither of their original genres, but another genre on the list.”

Sound Design category entrants choose a section of a film from a list of movie options to create an entirely new sound design. The interpretation of the scene through sound design must be noticeably different from the original and be original in and of itself. Genre changes are not required, but allowable. Most importantly, you must not mimic the original.

Mind you, this is no ordinary movie list. The Camp Kuleshov team has worked hard to make a wide selection of “Kuleshov”-worthy feature films. The hope is that “Campers” are introduced to new types of films and filmmakers.

Click here for the full list of Midwest winners for Camp Kuleshov 2025.

And here are fab photos from the evening…

Congratulations to the Midwest and Chicago Honorees!

Click here for more about Camp Kuleshov and the winners across the country.

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