What does ‘underground film’ mean in 2026?

Ten billion years ago, in the 90s, aspiring filmmakers would mail a VHS tape of their film to the Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) for consideration. The old process feels quaint to CUFF cofounder, programmer, and artistic director Bryan Wendorf, who fields thousands of submissions annually with his global team. Wendorf has been a staple […]
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