I went to the Midwest Independent Film Festival this week. It’s the first Tuesday of every month. This was my first time. When you walk into the Century Mall you are immediately greeted by hosts who then proceed to point you in the right direction.You sign in at the Century Centre Cinema and are welcomed by more festival ambassadors and invited to a cocktail party before the film. The pre-party is set up with lots of industry info and various groups sharing events, products and the latest in film technology. Before the film Festival Director Michael Macnamara welcomed everyone (just in case you weren’t feeling welcomed enough) and introduced a panel that discussed industry- related business. They then screened the very cool music video VILLAN by Logan Hall of Optimus. Then we watched a great documentary SADERMANIA by two amazing film makers Adam Gacka and Paul Matian, This film was so engaging and true to itself. It was told in such a way that you were pulled into the story and happily went along for the ride. After the film they had Q&A and as if that weren’t enough…everyone was invited to a nearby restaurant Forno Diablo for a great meal and a post-show-schmooze reception. Wow what a night! Join this group, check out upcoming events, you don’t want to miss the chance to be a part of this experience. http://www.midwestfilm.org
The long awaited feature film “Doctor Spine” comes to the Portage Theatre January 14th 2011. Boomstick Films host there Holiday Party/Autograph show/World premiere/Double feature Screenings of the new thriller SPADES and The horror comedy DOCTOR SPINE. The Film SPADES was filmed in 10 Days while DOCTOR SPINE is four[4] years in the making. Both films come from the mind of writer,director John Wesley Norton, who will be on hand to meet all the guest along with Larry Thomas, Tiffany Shepis, Juan Riedinger,Reggie Bannister, Joe Estevez,Robert Z’dar, Kathy Garver, Lisa Loring,Xango Henry,Agam Darshi, Bill Reinhold and many more cast and crew. This night should prove to be one of the greatest nights ever. Hope to see you all there. For Tickets check out> http://www.Boomstickfilms.com Don’t miss the hottest night in January!!!
I shot this industrial spot with an amazing Tribecca crew. One of the locations was “The Bean” in Chicago’s Millennium Park…it was a bit strange. You would think strange because I was rolling around on the grass wrestling a sandwich, or running through the crowds of tourists in a safari costume or standing next to “The Bean” caressing it, jabbing it with a fork, attempting to get a piece of it in my mouth, while a film crew filmed the event..nope. It was strange because no one seemed to care. What a world.
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