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Minding the Gap, 2018

A Compassionate Spy, 2022

The Ants and the Grasshopper, 2021

Finding Yingying, 2020

Unapologetic, 2020

Kartemquin Films is a collaborative community that empowers documentary makers who create stories that foster a more engaged and just society.

Featured Films

The First Step

2021

’63 Boycott

2017

The Chicago Maternity Center Story

1976

Traces of Home

Co-ProductionStatus: Post Production

Spirited

Co-ProductionStatus: In Production

Untitled Scientist Project

Co-ProductionStatus: In Production

Filmmaker Development

Kartemquin’s filmmaker development programs are the entry point for many into our community and the backbone of our organization.

Diverse Voices in Docs

The Diverse Voices in Docs (DVID) Fellowship supports emerging filmmakers who identify as Black, Indigenous, or another person of color in the Midwest. The program is rooted in ideals of a collaborative community and welcomes […]

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Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator

Providing a pathway to first look consideration as a Hulu Original, Kartemquin supports documentary features in production, specifically encouraging filmmakers who are working on at least their second feature film to apply. The Accelerator provides […]

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KTQ Labs

KTQ Labs is a works in progress session through where filmmakers can share their documentary with members of the KTQ Community to receive feedback and critique. The service is free and invites attendance for up […]

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Peng Zhao and Cherry Chen Fund for AAPI Voices

Dedicated to supporting the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, The Peng Zhao and Cherry Chen AAPI Voices Fund recognizes the critical importance of funding for filmmakers developing and delivering their films and the […]

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Support KTQ

When you support Kartemquin, you’re not just supporting one film or one filmmaker; you’re empowering up a community of artists making critical films that deepen our understanding of society through everyday human drama.