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IFP/Chicago Events
MEET THE FILMMAKER(S) - Hush and Division 201 IFP/Chicago's Summer Production Mentorship Films Wednesday, August 13, 7pm Facets Cinemateque, 1517 West Fullerton Our award winning young filmmakers will be in attendance! Free for IFP, FACETS and NATAS members, $5 for all others This will be a great opportunity for our members and the general public to see the results of one of our best programs. The kids in our mentorship program have won National Student Emmy's and numerous other awards for the last two years in a row. We are extremely proud of these young people and we promise that you will be impressed by these two outstanding films. Hush Hush, is the inspiring story of how to handle teenage life problems and make the better of them. It will have you grabbing the edge of your seat. High school students living in a world of pain not knowing what's to come next. 4 teens - 4 problems. Step into the world of Kelly, Dee-Dee, Jordan and Shayne - a dose of reality. Watch as secrets unfold. Will they get help or keep it on the hush. Division 201 What happens when a racially divided homeroom class is disrupted by the arrival of foreign exchange student? When it all boils down, who is right and will they change?	Jauvonnie, Director of Hush John Mossman, IFP mentorship program leader with Terrence, Division 201 screenwriter and DP

SEND US YOUR SHORTS! We are always looking for our members' shorts to screen for our ongoing Short Cuts screenings. We haven't done one in awhile but it's just because we haven't been receiving entries. Send your DVD's to: IFP/Chicago 1104 S. Wabash, Ste. 403 Chicago, IL 60605 Include your name, the title, the running time, and a brief synopsis. Come on guys, help us help you.

LOOKING FOR DEMOCRACY SHORT FILM CONTEST Deadline: September 2 The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council, Independent Television Service (ITVS), Independent Lens, Kartemquin Films, IFP/Chicago, and the Columbia College Television Department present... Looking for Democracy Short Film Contest Now is your chance to show what democracy means to you in our Looking for Democracy Short Film Contest. Any genre is fair game: documentary, narrative, experimental, music video. We encourage filmmakers to unleash their radical imaginations and look for democracy in creative and unusual places. Can you find democracy where you might least expect it? As the 2008 presidential election heads into its final months, democracy is at the forefront of everyone's mind. But democracy is defined by more than just electoral politics. Where do you find democracy in your life? Can you find it in your school, church, union, community, or a professional or sports association? How do you see democracy functioning locally, nationally, and globally? All videos cannot be more than five minutes and must be submitted by Tuesday, September 2, 2008. For more information, please contact Maggie Berndt at The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council at 312.422.5585 x239 or mkb@prairie.org or visit www.prairie.org/DemocracyFilmContest . PRIZES: * Finalists: All finalists will be offered free membership in IFP/Chicago and acknowledged publicly. * Winners: In addition to the above, select winners will be posted to Independent Lens' Vote Democracy website and the filmmaker (or filmmaking team) will receive one Flip camera. As part of The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council's Civic Cinema series, winning films will be presented in a special program in October at Columbia College Chicago's Film Row Cinema. Films will serve as a springboard for discussion about issues related to democracy this presidential electionseason and beyond. * Grand prize: One grand prize winner will receive the above prizes, as well as a private consultation with Gordon Quinn (award-winning filmmaker and president and founding member of Kartemquin Films) and have their film shown at the ITVS Community Screening of Chicago Ten on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Click here for contest rules and resources for filmmakers... This contest is co-sponsored by The Public Square at the IHC Independent Television Service Independent Lens Kartemquin Films IFP/Chicago CAN TV Columbia College Television Department


IFP/Chicago Member News

Congratulations Gary Marks! Gary's film Dream Havana was chosen as winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary this year's Chicago Latino Film Festival. "We're very pleased about the prize, both because of the importance of the festival and because it was awarded by the film going public." -Gary Marks
THANKS TO OUR NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS! John W. Bosher Janet Lockwood Lisa K. Butler Roger McGuin Kathy Byrne Alex Mechlin Chris Charles Kevin Mix Denis Christopher Richard Moskal Elizabeth Donius Anthony Moss Sally Edger Kevin Moss Marco Ferrari Walter Perschke Ericka Frederick Teresa Piwowar Charles Geocaris Stu Pollard Lisa Gildehaus Bruce Sheridan Darrien Michele Gipson Jim Summers Robert Goodrich Barbara Sykes Sean Jourdan Kathy White Rick Lefevour
Around Chicago: Events & News
Midwest Independent Film Festival Tomorrow! - Tuesday, August 5 - 6PM Landmark Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark $7 for IFP members; $10 for all others COMING UP IN AUGUST!!! First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival continue with a surprise premiere screening on Tuesday, August 5th at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark, beginning at 6 p.m. In a new twist for this month's festivities, attendees will not learn the identity of the evening's cinema until they arrive at the theatre. When asked about the film, Festival Director Mike McNamara replied, "All I can tell you is that it premiered at Sundance earlier this year, the director and producer will be flying in for this Chicago Premiere and the film is really, really good!" A Q/A with the director and producer as well as a rockin' afterparty (see below) follows this premiere screening! Click here for all the details, to purchase your tickets and much more!
MediaBridge YouthFest Submission Requirements: Who: Filmmakers 15-19 What: Screen your film! When: Friday, August 8, 2008 Where: Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60614 How: Be present at the screening. Films: Original films five to 15 minutes in NTSC VHS or DVD Cost: $6.00 or $10.00 for two passes There aren't a lot of public forums where young people can screen their films and talk about them with their peers," said Nicole Dreiske, the Director of Children's Programming. "It's important for these young filmmakers to have a real dialogue with an audience and share their vision." Youth filmmakers who submit their work must be present at the screening in order to fuel a discussion about the film. At the end of the Open Screen, the audience will vote for their favorite film. The winner will receive $150 worth of DVDs of their choice from Facets Multi-Media. "Our youth have so much to say, creativity to share, and ideas to discuss," said Milos Stehlik, Director of Facets Multi- Media. "We just need to provide them with the opportunities to network. The Open Screen - Late Night Show at Facets is one of those rare venues that can change a filmmaker's life." Film submissions should be five to fifteen minutes long in NTSC VHS or DVD formats.
Chicago 24 Hour Film Race August 8-9, 2008 The Chicago Film Race challenges local filmmakers to create an original short film (4 minutes max) in just 24 hours from Friday, August 8th to Saturday, August 9th. All of the completed films will premiere for the public at the Century Centre Cinema on Wed. August 13th and the best films will advance into a nationwide competition for over $35,000 in cash and prizes. Anyone may register, but space is limited. Get your team together and sign up today! To register or learn more, visit http://www.filmracing.com/Cities/chicago.htm Special Discount - Use the discount code FILMRACER for $10 off the entry fee. Also, here is the event page on facebook . The Chicago Film Race is part of the Diesel Film Racing Tour that will be visiting 17 cities across North America in 2008.
Using Humor to Your Advantage DATE: Wednesday, September 10th SAVE YOUR SPOT: RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org Visit www.wifchicago.org Tina Fey, Kathy Griffin, Ellen DeGeneres -- all women who have gotten ahead by being funny. From public speaking to standing out from the crowd, comedy and improv can become invaluable tools in your arsenal-- in the workplace and on the stage. At our next Build-A-Skill workshop, find out how you can use improv to help you think on your feet and make an impression.
Women In Film Focus Achievement Awards Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Ritz-Carlton Chicago Ballroom WIFC Member - Early Bird Single Tickets thru Sept 1st: $75, Non-Member Single Tickets: $125 WIFC Member - Early Bird Tables of 10 thru Sept 1st: $750, Non-Member Single Tickets: $1,125 Members Only - Early bird special ticket pricing: of $75 - discounted tickets pricing only through 09/01/08 Let's do lunch in a big way! Women In Film Chicago's annual Focus Achievement Awards luncheon honors women who have contributed significantly to the film, television, advertising and corporate production industries, and who have a tie to Chicago and the Midwest. This year, WIFC has the honor of bestowing this tribute on Jane Alderman, legendary Chicago casting director, and Nichelle Nichols, a glass ceiling-breaking actress best known for her role as Lt. Uhura on the Star Trek series. Our event emcee will be Fox News Chicago's Robin Robinson. So be sure to purchase your tickets online now at www.wifchicago.org and take advantage of members-only "early bird" pricing. Don't wait - member ticket prices go up to $90/person and $810/table after Monday, September 1st! Reserve today here!
Deadlines and Opportunities
Call for Entries: Film Festival Academy Virtual Film Festival Deadline: August 15 Film Festival Academy Announces Virtual Film Festival Uniting Film Makers And Film Executives Instantly Miramax, Sony, Mandalay, Warner Brothers and other major studios now have instant access to more new film projects than ever before. Why? Film Festival Academy.org recently launched a brand new website featuring 4 virtual film festivals a year giving film executives access to view thousands of trailers from their office, laptop or cell phone, making it convenient to view new films without ever having to leave their office or home. Film Festival Academy's virtual film festival is opening the door of opportunity for film makers globally, giving each film maker exposure to film executives no matter where their film is in the jury process. Site visitors vote and comment on their favorite films giving film executives an idea of the marketability of each film. Out of the general entries, 36 trailers will be selected as Nominees from which 9 Red Carpet Semi-Finalist will be selected. One 1 winner, and a 1st and 2nd runner up will be chosen from the red carpet semi-finalist. Prizes include Distribution Contracts and Production Grants. Call for Entries - June 1 - August 15, 2008 www.filmfestivalacademy.org
Call For Entries! - The Illinois Film Office 'Shortcuts' Postmark deadline: Saturday, August 30th Entry fee: $25.00 Visit: Shortcuts Short Film Contest The Illinois Film Office recently launched its first-ever statewide short film contest. Called "Shortcuts," the competition is designed to be an opportunity for Illinois-based filmmakers to showcase their talents while fostering film production in the state. Entrants must be 18 or older and can use any format to present their original story -- film, video, graphics and/or animation -- but running time cannot exceed 15 minutes. All levels of expertise and experience have an equal chance in this competition, so let your creativity flow! The winning entry will receive a cash prize and a screening at the Chicago International Film Festival. More information, including complete contest rules and a downloadable application, can be found at Shortcuts Short Film Contest.
Call for Entries - FLEX (Florida Experimental Film/Video Festival) Regular--$10 (postmark by October 1) Late--$20 (postmark by November 1) FLEX, the Florida Experimental Film/Video Festival, is now accepting submissions for its third biennial competitive festival taking place February 17-22, 2009 in Gainesville, FL. The exclusive focus of the festival is on experimental short media, but we encourage artists to challenge us to rethink what “experimental” means. Work may draw on documentary, animation, avant garde, underground, or other traditions—-or no traditions at all. Cash and in-kind prizes will be awarded in each of 4 categories (film/video, small/large). Previous jurors have included Craig Baldwin, Naomi Uman, Mike Plante, and Tony Gault. In addition, the festival has hosted numerous filmmakers including Jim Trainor, Leighton Pierce, Deborah Stratman, Bill Brown, Jim Finn, Robert Todd, and Scott Stark. Entry form and guidelines available at <www.flexfest.org>. The regular entry deadline is October 1, but we encourage early submission. No entry fee for festival alumni or for international entries.
KathaKaravan - Call for Entries KathaKaravan is accepting submissions from filmmakers with projects from or about South Asia that are seeking representation to financiers, producers, distributors, agents and film festival programmers. Entries may be in screenplay, work-in-progress or finished film form. Narratives and documentaries from writers, directors and producers at any career level will be considered. Apply now at www.filmkaravan.com

BECOME A MEMBER OF IFP/CHICAGO! Join us, and get into our growing community of committed filmmakers and enthusiasts! Just print this form and fax or mail to: IFP/CHICAGO 1104 South Wabash, Suite 403 Chicago, IL 60605 P: 312-235-0161I F: 312-235-0162 Individual $90___/ Student $60___ Name___________________________________________________________ Company/Title___________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________________________________ Phone__________________ Fax_____________________________________ E-Mail___________________________________________________________ Payment: Check___/VISA___/ Mastercard___ Card Number_____________________________________________________ Expiration Date___________________________________________________ Signature_________________________________________________________