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Chicago Film. Expert Insight.

Hi, I'm KELLI, a Ph.D. and the founder of Chicago Movie Tours.

After years of teaching film, I launched Chicago Movie Tours to bring my expertise beyond the classroom and into the city streets. Drawing on my background as an educator and Ph.D., I lead tours and talks that reveal how Chicago’s onscreen locations connect to its culture and history.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, with me, you'll always discover something new about the city—and its ties to film!

Founder Kelli Marshall, Ph.D., smiling and presenting as the guide for Chicago Movie Tours.

A tour guide points to a sign for Oz Park.

Guest Reviews

Sherman

Art of Ferris Bueller

average rating is 5 out of 5

Kelli was awesome! Clear instructions on where and when to meet, then prompt start of the tour. She clearly knows art so that was the one aspect I did not expect. It was wonderful to hear about the background of the artists to give some context to the painting/sculpture. Definitely more and better than I expected. Thank you.

Mitchell Szczepanczyk

Hollywood on the Rails

average rating is 5 out of 5

Kelli at Chicago Movie Tours gave a fantastic tour of Union Station for her tour "Hollywood on the Rails." She didn't just teach us about movies and TV shows, which were plentiful (I didn't realize that "The Sting" was filmed in part at Chicago Union Station); the tour also touched on points from a variety of fields, including architecture, art and design, history, technology, and of course, Chicago. It was a wonderful way to spend two hours, very informative and engaging, and very much worth your time, whether your interests lie in film, pop culture, history, architecture, or the Windy City!

Tommy

From Fairground to Film Set

average rating is 5 out of 5

As knowledgeable as I thought I was about movies (especially those with Chicago connections), I learned so much more from my recent Chicago Movie Tours event with host Kelli. Even with things I kind of knew before, I was able to look at them in a new light. Engaging, detailed presentations and an eagerness to answer questions made this a top-notch experience. Highly recommended.

Promotional image for the Fashion, Ferris Wheels, and Film talk at the Crest Hill Library branch.

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Chicago Film. Expert Insight.

The Breakfast Club: Chicago, Music, and a Generation Defined

Chicago Film. Expert Insight.

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Tommy

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