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Comment by Jill Kaplan on October 14, 2009 at 9:34am

Any reccomendations on which films to see at the Chicago International Film Fest?

Comment by Toni Reed on October 13, 2009 at 11:30pm

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 11:20am

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 Ruth L Ratny on May 8, 2009 at 10:34am

ReelChicago.com -- your central source for industry news -- will host the first REELINK professional trade show for all members of the visual media industry on Aug. 15, 2009 at Essanay Studios.

It will be a day when you can exhibit your products and services, hear experts talk about growing and improving your business and ending the day with a cocktail party.

Check ReelChicago.com and my page on this site for continuing details as how you can participate and prosper. -- Ruth L Ratny

Comment by Jazz on May 1, 2009 at 3:00pm

Hello I am back and its almost summer in Chicago. If help is needed in any area of behind the scenes work dealing with Hair or Make-up feel free to email me.

Comment by Karen E. Pride on March 28, 2009 at 7:45pm

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 Fatimah Malone on February 4, 2009 at 3:49pm

I'm in search of footage from the Million Woman March 1997. If anybody knows a lead send me a note. Thanx

Comment by Floyd Webb on February 4, 2009 at 7:32am

I just participated in a 7 week marketing promotion online for a Showtime Mixed Martial Arts Pay Per View event. I was the editor of 5 of the seven part series. We achieved over 500,000 cumulative views of the body of work. The series was presented weekly on Youtube and was syndicated to Sports Illustrated and other sports and Mixed Martial Arts sites.

Comment by Tim Horsburgh on January 20, 2009 at 4:53pm

Call for Entries!
The Talking Pictures Festival
May 1 – 3, 2009

The Talking Pictures Festival highlights new independent films from around the world in a celebration of films with a unique voice and point-of-view. The festival will take place at several venues throughout Evanston, Illinois, a vibrant and diverse community right next to Chicago.

Filmmakers, we are looking for your work!
Documentaries, fiction films, music videos, experimental films, animation, short or long, … any length or genre is welcome! Cash awards for winning entries.

DEALDINE: January 30, 2009

Entry form available at: www.talkingpicturesfestival.org

The organizing force behind the Talking Pictures Festival is Percolator Films, a non-profit media arts organization that also organizes the popular, 9-year-old Reeltime film and discussion series (www.reeltimeevanston.org). For the Talking Pictures Festival, we have teamed up with Northwestern University’s Block Cinema and Evanston’s Boocoo Cultural Center and Café to create this new festival where independent filmmakers can share their vision with appreciative audiences.

Questions? Contact us at: filmvideoforum@yahoo.com

Comment by carey lundin on January 16, 2009 at 1:07pm

CitizenKate.TV has been tapped to be the official People's Correspondent for Vote for Change, a site created by Shepard Fairey, creator of the Obama Hope poster and Inauguration Poster.

We will be interviewing people from every strata of life: what is your hope for change?

In addition, Citizen Kate, in the spirit of Obama's Be The Change public service day, will do her Be the Hug campaign.

Kate will try to facilitate and film people who are diametrically opposed to each other hugging. Because peace starts with a hug.

Look for her dispatches daily from the inauguration on www.citizenkate.tv, on youtube.com/citizenkate2007 and theuptake.org.

Citizen Kate is sponsored in part by HD Flip Mineo Cameras and Tarina Tarintino jewelryl

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