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Comment by Toni Reed on October 13, 2009 at 11:32pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2009
Contact: Anna Jung
773-519-6201
anna@wifchicago.org


Women in Film Chicago to present the 2009 Focus Awards at an evening gala honoring local and national women of note

CHICAGO, Illinois– Women in Film Chicago (WIFC) will once again recognize and honor those women who have made significant contributions to the film, television, advertising or new media industries at its annual Focus Awards, held for the first time as an evening gala on October 20, 2009.

The Awards, held this year at the Wolf Point Ballroom, Chicago Mart Plaza, serves as Women in Film Chicago’s signature fundraising event. The proceeds from this event directly fund the education and programming WIFC provides the Chicago creative community throughout the year.

In addition, the Focus Awards celebrate women who have demonstrated a pioneering and enterprising spirit throughout their careers and who have strong ties to the Midwest. This year’s nominees include, Janice Arthur, pioneering Steadicam operator and cinematographer; Donna LaPietra, Emmy-award winning producer and leading philanthropist; and Nora Dunn, comedienne, actress and director extraordinaire.

The keynote speaker for this year’s event is Diane Jackson, the SVP, Executive Director of Integrated Production for DDB Chicago. As one of the top production executives in the U.S., Ms. Jackson is responsible for broadcast, print, and digital production for leading, award-winning brands such as Budweiser, McDonald’s, State Farm, and Wrigley. The gala will be emceed by ABC’s Channel 7 TV reporter, Evelyn Holmes.

“We are thrilled to honor these incredible women,” says Melissa Thornley, president of Women in Film Chicago. “And to host an event that really brings – from prominent thought-leaders to those just starting out in the business – the most passionate of the Chicago creative community together. It’s just so exciting to see the spirit of celebration our supporters bring each year to the Awards.”

The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction with items generously donated by Lookingglass Theatre, Rosebud Restaurants, Mairanne Strokirk Salon, Kartemquin Films and PortaBrace specialty camera cases.

To learn more about the Focus Awards and purchase a ticket to the event, please visit www.wifchicago.org.

About Women in Film Chicago
Women in Film Chicago (WIFC) is a nonprofit membership organization for all creative content professionals. With a focus on driving the advancement of women in this industry, WIF is dedicated to promoting the professional and educational advancement of our members, while contributing to the overall success of Chicago as a provider of high-caliber commercial, television, independent and major film production.

For more information on Women in Film Chicago, please visit, www.wifchicago.org.

Comment by Karen E. Pride on August 8, 2009 at 11:14am

Greetings. I facilitate a drop-in group called the Chicago Independent Artists Network (CIAN). We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Wishbone Restaurant, 3300 N. Lincoln Blvd., near Belmont/Ashland, from 7-8:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING - TUES., AUG. 11.
The Network consists of student and professional filmmakers, writers, musicians, actors, videographers, photographers, caterers, artists...anything to do with creative arts. Our mission is to keep you creative people working in Chicago through networking opportunities. If you're interested, please contact me at ciankaren@gmail.com. and check out the Facebook page.

Comment by Greg Spero on June 26, 2009 at 5:55pm

Sally Samantha, spamming advertising group members with credit-card signup forms masked by surveys is not a very moral business practice.

Comment by Hugh Jedwill on May 1, 2009 at 6:16pm

I run the Heartland Mobile group here but also work on the board of the American Marketing Association. If you're interested in Ethnic Marketing, we (AMA) are putting on a Multi-Cultural Marketing conference on May 12th. We have speakers for P&G, Boy Scouts, and Johnson Publishing PLUS social networking afterwards with drinks/hors d'oeuvres. Check it out here:
Multi-Faceted Strategies for Multi-Cultural Marketing

Comment by Romulus Stoian on April 20, 2009 at 12:23pm

Hello there,

I am new to the group. I just wanted to say hello and to introduce myself. I have relocated from SouthEast overseeing the grow of convention media and event promotion here at Clear Channel taxi in Chicago. Please buzz back if are you giys having periodical team meetings or things of this nature.
Thanks,
Romulus

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Comment by Pon Angara on March 31, 2009 at 11:17pm

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Comment by Karen E. Pride on March 28, 2009 at 7:50pm

Greetings. I facilitate a drop-in group called the Chicago Independent Artists Network (CIAN). We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Wishbone Restaurant, 3300 N. Lincoln Blvd., near Belmont/Ashland, from 7-8:30 p.m. The Network consists of student and professional filmmakers, writers, musicians, actors, videographers, photographers, caterers, artists...anything to do with creative arts. Our mission is to keep you creative people working in Chicago through networking opportunities. If you're interested, please contact me at ciankaren@gmail.com.

Comment by MichaelBurns on March 13, 2009 at 10:09pm

"You're not getting my Bud Lite, Billy."

Comment by Hope on March 9, 2009 at 3:30pm

Hi all!!

I'm Hope Bertram. I own Windy City Social, a quickly growing social networking business that connects professionals at live, energy filled events. I'm looking forward with re-connecting with the members of the group who I know and meeting the ones I haven't.


Hope Bertram
Founder
www.windycitysocial.com

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