also featured retrospectives of legendary underground filmmakers such as John Waters, Kenneth Anger, and Alejandro Jodorowsky. The festival's mission is to showcase the work of film and video makers with unique and independent visions, and to promote film and video that challenges and transcends expectations. CUFF's programming is a mix of documentary, experimental and avant-garde narrative films and videos, highlighting new forms of media art and fostering an audience for this type of work by creating an accessible and enjoyable event. The festival's website is www.cuff.org Notable films 2011 The Color Wheel - Directed by Alex Ross Perry Profane - Directed by Usama Alshaibi Battle for Brooklyn - Directed by Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley References External links Official website Experimental film festivals Film festivals in Chicago Underground film festivals