FACETS offers grade-appropriate Virtual Field Trip screening programs, each addressing important issues like international perspectives, diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, STEM, and more.

During Virtual Field Trips, students watch a film program curated by the experts at FACETS Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) and designed to connect to education curriculum goals.

Flexible pricing is available for groups of 12 to 100+ and we offer a Synchronous Media Education Add-On for only $100 for groups that want a guided discussion led by FACETS' expert media educators.

Geo-blocking Notice: Due to virtual screening restrictions, Virtual Field Trip programs are only accessible to those viewing in the Chicagoland area.

Now Available

JUNE 1–30: LGBTQ+ IDENTITY

• Shorts Program: LGBTQ+ Identities—True Colors (Grades 4–6)
• Shorts Program: LGBTQ+ Identities—Gender Pioneers (Grades 6–8)
• Shorts Program: LGBTQ+ Identities—Transitions (Grades 8–10)

JUNE 1–30: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

• Shorts Program: Social Emotional Learning—Game Changer (Grades 3–5)
• Shorts Program: Social Emotional Learning—In a Heartbeat (Grades 6–10)

How it Works

(1) Browse School Programs

• Browse all film programs with the FACETS Virtual Field Trip Catalog
• Click on a Virtual Field Trip Catalog program to access a description of the program, themes presented, and listing of individual films.
• For more information about an individual film in the Virtual Field Trip Catalog, click on the film title in the program (to the right). The individual film details will appear under the program description.
• All programs and films are listed with grade range recommendations and content advisories are used for programs and films that contain mature themes or profanity beyond the grade range of the program.
• Films are presented in their original languages with English subtitles unless indicated otherwise. Programs for 2nd grade and younger (8-years-old and younger) that contain subtitled films have been noted. Younger viewers developing their reading skills may need assistance in reading subtitles.
• Geo-blocking Notice: Due to virtual screening restrictions, FACETS Virtual Field Trips are only accessible to those viewing in the Chicagoland area.

(2) Submit a Virtual Field Trip Reservation Form

• Submit Form here
• FACETS Virtual Field Trip Reservation Forms are submitted per classroom, grade, or screening program.
• If a school is booking multiple film programs, separate reservation forms should be submitted, one for each program.
• No payment is due until the screening is booked—we accept credit card payments, checks, and payment via CPS PO.

(3) Finalize your Booking

A FACETS Customer Service Representative will contact you to complete your reservation and answer any questions you may have.

(4) Enjoy your FACETS Virtual Field Trip film program

• A few days before the screening program goes "live" FACETS Customer service team will send an email with more details for classroom teachers and students on how to access, "unlock", and view your screening program.
• Programs are available for a limited time. Once a screening program is unlocked, you have until the "watch by" date to view the program.
• Once you begin watching a film, you have 48-hours to complete your viewing.
• You can watch a screening program an unlimited number of times in the 48-hour period.
• For specific information on how to watch FACETS Virtual Field Trip films on your phone, tablet, laptop or television, view the Eventive Help page.

Group Ticket Pricing (children and adults)

• Groups (0–11 tickets): $12 /ticket
• Groups (12–24 tickets): $8 /ticket
• Groups (25–99 tickets): $5 /ticket
• Groups (100+ tickets): $4.50 /ticket
• Synchronous media education: $100 /group

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basics?

• Our virtual presenting platform will not allow teachers to screen share via Zoom or Google Classroom. Screening links for your group will be sent based on the # of tickets purchased.
• Each student will have to create their own Eventive account in order to receive their tickets and screening link.
• This year due to scheduling and logistics of virtual learning, the festival will only offer synchronous film discussion with a FACETS media instructor as an add on purchase. Screening discussions will be 15–30 minutes and explore the artistic elements of filmmaking and themes presented in the films. Price is per classroom meeting.
• Due to screening restrictions, screening programs will only be available for a limited time.
• Subtitled films will be included in some programs for 2nd grade and younger (ages 8 and under). Film programs for younger audiences with subtitles will be noted. FACETS will not be able to provide real-time or recorded subtitle reading for these films.
• Geo-blocking Notice: Due to virtual screening restrictions, FACETS Virtual Field Trips are only accessible to those viewing in the Chicagoland area.

Why should my school attend?

Kids and teens are growing up in the most media-saturated time in history. While they have access to a large amount of media, they don't always have access to the knowledge or resources to fully understand the impact of the content they engage with.

Our school group screenings approach this problem head on by using film to teach students about how media impacts their daily lives.

What is included?

Each group purchases access to a film program to view and will receive our Group Screening Curriculum (PDF), aligned with Common Core and Fine Arts Standards offering a range of classroom activities and assessment options.

What kinds of films are screened?

Films curated for FACETS Virtual Field Trips include official selections from FACETS Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) which features 250 films annually from over 40 countries annually, and contains a wide variety of genres and filmmaking styles.

Our programs contain artistically innovative, intellectually engaging, international films that approach youth and the world they inhabit with a range of emotional complexity from joyful to the profound.

How do I watch FACETS Virtual Field Trip screenings on my computer, TV, or phone?

Once you've purchased a festival pass or ticket and set up your account on Eventive, you can watch FACETS Virtual Field Trip screenings on your computer, TV, or phone.

For technical specs and information about how to watch on your computer, TV, or phone, please refer to the Eventive Help page.

When can I watch FACETS Virtual Field Trip screening programs?

There are three important watch windows to consider when buying a ticket to FACETS Virtual Field Trips; the availability window, the unlock window, and the watch window.

The availability window is the timeframe that the screening is available to watch. All FACETS Virtual Field Trip films are available to watch during specific dates. You can pre-order tickets prior to the "live" date but must complete your viewing by the "watch by" date.

The unlock window is the duration a film is available before your ticket expires. After you purchase a ticket to a program from the FACETS Virtual Field Trip Catalog, the program page will display an "Unlock" button. Once you select the "Unlock" button, you have until 11:59 PM CST on the "watch by" date before your ticket expires.

The watch window is the length of time available to finish watching the film after it is unlocked and the "Watch now" button has been clicked.

You will have 48 hours to watch the film before your ticket expires you can watch a screening program an unlimited number of times in the 48-hour period.

I'm having playback or technical issues. How can I fix them?

FACETS is using the Eventive virtual screening platform to provide audiences easy access to all FACETS Virtual Field Trip films. If you are having playback or technical issues, please refer to the Eventive Help page.

Don't see an answer to your question?

For any questions about ticketing and film programs, contact a FACETS Customer Service representative at help@facets.org or 773-281-9075 ext. 1.

For technical troubleshooting or playback issues, contact Eventive customer service.

Return Policies

There are no returns or cancellations.

Additional inquiries can be directed to help@facets.org.