Get an early glimpse of some of the summer’s most exciting indie films. As a partner venue for the Independent Film Exhibition Conference (IND/EX), returning to Chicago June 22–25, 2026, the Siskel will present a limited slate of sneak-preview screenings from some of our favorite art house and film festival distributors. Free for IND/EX badge holders (must show IND/EX conference registration confirmation at box office) and open to the public, these special screenings offer audiences a first look at acclaimed new independent cinema before wider release.

Sunday June 21
6:00 pm - IND/EX Sneak Peeks: YOU HAD TO BE THERE (Greenwich) - Theater 1
6:15 pm - IND/EX Sneak Peeks: ABOUT A HERO (Utopia) - Theater 2

Monday, June 22
9:00 am - IND/EX Sneak Peeks: SUMMER TOUR (Utopia) - Theater 1
9:15 am - IND/EX Sneak Peeks: ORFEO (Oscilloscope) - Theater 2

11:00 am - IND/EX Sneak Peeks: UNION COUNTY (Oscilloscope) - Theater 1
11:15 am - IND/EX Sneak Peeks: THE SCOUT (Greenwich) - Theater 2