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Chris and Heather's 16mm Film Festival brings together music, film, and visual art through curated programs of 16mm cinema. Helmed by Heather McAdams, a prolific 16mm artist and educator with highlights in MoMA screenings and Chicago Film Society restorations, and Chris Ligon, a multidisciplinary performer and musician, the duo presents intimate showcases of 16mm music films, commercials, and film trailers. Fans can expect archival reels, restored works, and fresh premieres that celebrate analog cinema and experimental soundtracks. Secure your seats and dive into a tactile, film-forward experience with a friend in the business.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming appearances include Chris & Heather’s Big Screen Blowout in Los Angeles on July 16, 2025 at 2220 Arts + Archives, and Cartoon Girl screenings in San Francisco on July 20, 2025 at the Roxie Theater and SFCinematheque venues, featuring Heather McAdams’ restored works. The festival also spotlights discography highlights from Chris Ligon’s solo projects and The Flat Five albums, with releases spanning 2016–2024. Follow official channels for the latest schedule and exclusive content from performers and venues.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Chris and Heather's 16mm Film Festival

  • Program centers on 16mm music films, commercials, and film trailers curated by Heather McAdams and Chris Ligon.
  • 2025: LA show Chris & Heather’s Big Screen Blowout on July 16, 2025 at 2220 Arts + Archives, Los Angeles.
  • 2025: Cartoon Girl screenings in San Francisco (July 20, 2025) at the Roxie Theater and SFCinematheque venues, featuring Heather McAdams’ restored work.
  • Discography highlights include Chris Ligon’s solo albums and The Flat Five albums, with years and labels aligning to 2016–2024 releases.
  • Major exposure for Heather McAdams includes MoMA screenings and Chicago Film Society restorations; she’s a prolific 16mm artist and educator.
  • Social channels include Chris Ligon’s Bandcamp catalog, The Flat Five’s official site and Bandcamp pages, plus Heather McAdams’ festival and museum appearances.

The records

Chris and Heather's 16mm Film Festival Discography

  • Perfect Weather Bird
    2024 · Bandcamp (Self-released)
  • Paradise
    2023 · Bandcamp (Self-released)
  • Creepy Little Moustache
    2021 · Bandcamp (Self-released)
  • Another World
    2020 · Pravda Records / Augiedisc Records
  • Summer Vacation
    2020 · Bandcamp (Self-released)
  • Miss America
    2019 · Bandcamp (Self-released)
  • It’s a World of Love and Hope
    2016 · Bloodshot Records (with The Flat Five)

The hits

Top Chris and Heather's 16mm Film Festival Songs

  • This'll Be the Day
    2020 · N/A
  • Look at the Birdy
    2020 · N/A
  • Drip a Drop
    2020 · N/A
  • The Raven
    2017 · N/A

Upcoming appearances include Chris & Heather’s Big Screen Blowout in Los Angeles on July 16, 2025 at 2220 Arts + Archives, and Cartoon Girl screenings in San Francisco on July 20, 2025 at the Roxie Theater and SFCinematheque venues, featuring Heather McAdams’ restored works. The festival also spotlights discography highlights from Chris Ligon’s solo projects and The Flat Five albums, with releases spanning 2016–2024. Follow official channels for the latest schedule and exclusive content from performers and venues.

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