facility rental
A CONTEMPORARY SETTING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
Located in the heart of Chicago's bustling theatre district, the Gene Siskel Film Center is the loop's contemporary alternative for special events. With two state-of-the-art movie theatres and a sunlight-filled Café/Gallery overlooking the city, the Gene Siskel Film Center provides a sophisticated yet comfortable setting for corporate events, luncheons, presentations, screenings, parties, and private receptions.
Facilities
- Theater 1 seating capacity: 197
- Theater 2 seating capacity: 61
- Gallery/Café reception capacity 200, café table seating capacity: 100
Availability
Our theaters available for rental weekdays until 6 p.m.; weekends until 3 p.m. Gallery/Café available both days and evenings.
The basic rental fee includes projectionist, management, concessions (for groups of 100 or more) and housekeeping personnel.
Questions? Contact Jean de St. Aubin at: 312-846-2076 or email: jdestaubin@saic.edu
“We’ve been returning to the Siskel Film Center every year since 2002 to hold our seminars. Fantastic city, fantastic location, fantastic venue.” Louis Rosenfeld, co-author “Information Architecture for the World Wide Web”
The Gene Siskel Film Center theater in which we screened CERTIFIABLY JONATHAN is excellent in every way. The digital projection is razor sharp and the surround sound system has great clarity and presence. The seats are comfortable and angled so that everyone has an unobstructed view of the screen. It is a tastefully decorated, welcoming theater space. The area outside the theaters was perfect for our 120-person reception. It has space for tables, a buffet, and a wet bar. The whole complex has a great vibe. It’s a new space, but you can feel a classic love of cinema in the atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back! Jim Pasternak, the producer CERTIFIABLY JONATHAN
“The Gene Siskel Film Center provided a perfect venue to host our press launch for Looptopia. The theater lobby proved a perfect site for our specific program that incorporated several components including a breakfast reception, a multi-media presentation in the theater and visual displays with music throughout. The Center’s state-of-the art technology and expert staff enabled us to showcase our event in a dazzling way. Everyone was a pleasure to work with--professional and accommodating at every turn!” Ty Tabing, Executive Director, Chicago Loop Alliance
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
Chicago Il 60601
TEL 312-846-2600
FAX 312-332-5859
