Eyeworks 2026

Pioneer Works is excited to present the 15th edition of Eyeworks Experimental Animation Screening Series, featuring two programs of experimental animation that include new films, classic pieces, and rediscoveries. Eyeworks 2026 will screen in Chicago at the Block Cinema, in New York at Anthology Film Archives, and in Los Angeles at 2220 Arts + Archives.

The Eyeworks Experimental Animation Screening Series is an annual festival focusing on experimental animation, with screening events in Chicago, LA, and NYC each fall. Eyeworks spotlights works made by individual artists, drawing on the tradition of classic cartoon animation and the lineages of avant-garde and underground cinema. The aim of Eyeworks, now in its 15th year, is to present works that celebrate animation as an experimental art form. Past Eyeworks guests with retrospective screenings are David OReilly, Lori Damiano, Nancy Andrews, Caleb Wood, Takeshi Murata, Martin Arnold, Jacolby Satterwhite, Naoyuki Tsuji, Janie Geiser, Laura Harrison, Barry Doupé, Al Jarnow, Yoriko Mizushiri, and James J.A. Mercer.

The 2026 Eyeworks spotlight guests are Shana Moulton in LA and Chris Sullivan in NYC.

Eyeworks is curated by Alexander Stewart and Lilli Carré, and is presented by Pioneer Works.

The Eyeworks 2026 artwork is by Michael Jensen.

Festival Schedule

Saturday, October 10
2220 Arts + Archives
2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Spotlight Guest: Shana Moulton: 2pm
Shorts Program One: 5:30pm
Shorts Program Two: 8pm

Sunday, October 25
Block Cinema
40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL
Shorts Program One: 12pm
Shorts Program Two: 2:45pm

Sunday, December 13
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Spotlight Guest: Chris Sullivan: 2pm
Shorts Program 1: 5:30pm
Shorts Program 2: 8pm

Monday, November 23

Special Program for New Chitose Airport Animation Festival, Japan