Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture presents

Team Deakins Reflections Book Signing + Q&A

Team Deakins Film and Culture Festival
April 13, 2026
4:00PM

About the Show

Join Roger and James Deakins for an evening centered on Reflections: On Cinematography, a rare and intimate look at their extraordinary careers in film.

The event begins with a book signing in the Paradiso Ballroom, where guests can meet Team Deakins and purchase signed copies of Reflections. The evening continues on the Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center with a live Q&A exploring their creative process, collaborations, and the craft behind some of cinema’s most iconic images, followed by a 25th Anniversary Screening of A Beautiful Mind.

An unforgettable experience for filmmakers, students, and anyone inspired by the art of visual storytelling.

The signing will be from 4-6 PM in the Paradiso Ballroom, ticket holders are welcome at any point within that timeframe. Due to lines, we recommend arriving as early as possible. The Q&A portion of the evening will be at 7 PM, immediately before the 25th-anniversary screening of A Beautiful Mind.

Tickets on this page cover the signing, Q&A, and screening.

About the Festival

As part of Team Deakins: Athenaeum Center’s Film and Culture Festival, this event reflects the festival’s focus on craft, conversation, and artistic exchange.

In addition to screenings and emerging artist showcases, the festival invites audiences into direct dialogue with Roger and James Deakins—offering rare insight into the creative process behind some of the most influential images in contemporary film.

Explore the full festival and experience the complete lineup of screenings, conversations, and special events.

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Event Details

Doors Open: 3:30pm
Show Begins: 4:00pm
Running Time: ~3 hours
Ages: All Ages
Performance Space: Paradiso and Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

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