Open Aperture is a public showcase of experimental films created by participants of City Lit’s Expanded Experimental Film course — a year-long program dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to moving image art through hands-on workshops, critical dialogue, and personal project development.
This year’s cohort presents a vivid collection of works shaped by a transformative creative journey. The result is a diverse and compelling body of work that crosses boundaries between film, performance, installation, sound, and animation. These films offer intimate responses to the world around us — speaking to fragility, transformation, technological power, and the need for reflection in uncertain times.
Following the screening, stay for a Q&A session with the artists as they share insights into their creative processes and inspirations.
Whether you're an artist, filmmaker, or simply curious about experimental media, Open Aperture invites you to experience fresh, thought-provoking work from the next generation of makers.
