July 23
- CINEMA/CHICAGO'S FREE SUMMER SCREENING PROGRAM,presenting some of the best films from throughout the world, screens Swiss made "Fraulein." Speaker is Jan Huttner, founder/coordinator of WITASWAN, the ever-growing film group that promotes movies made by women.
Screenings Wednesdays at the Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m., from now through the end of August. See www.chicagofilmfestival.org
www.chicagofilmfestival.org.
July 26
- BROADWAY SHOW COMPOSER CHARLES STROUSE (“Annie,” “Applause”), winner of multi awards, is the special guest of Theatre Building Chicago to discuss Strouse’s new book, “Put on a Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir” and his life in musical theatre.
At 1225 W. Belmont, 1-3 p.m. Free event, but reservations necessary. Phone 773/327-5252.
July 26
- "THE BLIND AND THE DEAD" PREMIERE and performances by guest host Master Ron Fitzgerald/Fitzgerald's Realm and Grigori 3, plus
related horror subjects, a la the Chicago Horror Film Festival and special effects guru Doug Goins.
At the Portage theatre, 4050 N. Milwaukee, starting at 10:15 a.m. with cast members Blanca Dandy, Claire Fluff Ryan, Georgiana Jianu, Yvonne Nieves, Dana Bernadine, Colleena Corrigan, Ellen Fliesler and Victoria Gardner on the Red Carpet.
July 26
- BROADWAY SHOW COMPOSER CHARLES STROUSE (“Annie,” “Applause”), winner of multi awards, is the special guest of Theatre Building Chicago to discuss Strouse’s new book, “Put on a Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir” and his life in musical theatre.
At 1225 W. Belmont, 1-3 p.m. Free event, but reservations necessary. Phone 773/327-5252.
August 1
- ANNUAL BLACK HARVEST FESTIVAL OF FILM AND VIDEO opens and plays through Aug. 28, showcasing the black experience with 30-plus features, documentaries, and shorts celebrating black culture worldwide.
August 3
- SCREENWRITERS NETWORKfeatures Rosanne DiMesio, former CSN president, informing about Hollywood’s process that script analysts, or readers, use to evaluate scripts, including the difference between reading for contests and reading for production companies/agents.
At the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln, $3 plus $6.50 minimum at the restaurant; 6-8:30 p.m.
August 5
- A SURPRISE MOVIEat the Midwest Independent Film Festival will not revealed until attendees arrive at the theatre. Hint: It premiered at Sundance earlier and the director and producer will be at the theatre for its Chicago premiere.
At Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Broadway. 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 7:30 screening; $10.
August 8
- THE CHICAGO FILM RACEis like the 48 Film Challenge, only this one is to create an original 4-minute film in 24 hours, Aug. 8-9. Completed films will premiere Aug. 13 at Century Centre Cinema.
September 1
- DEADLINE FOR IFP PRODUCTION FUND GRANTproviding $100,000 worth of in-kind goods and services, including film from Kodak, a Fletcher Chicago camera package, processing from Asto Lab/Filmworkers, editing with Black Cat Productions and post services from Nolo Digital Film.
Available to IFP/Chicago members only. A good time to rene or join. See
chi.ifp.org.
September 2
- THE MIDWEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVALhosts a DVD release party for “The Promotion,” starring John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott.
At Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark; $10; 6 p.m. cocktail reception, screening at 7:30. See
www.midwestfilm.com.
September 7
- SCREENWRITERS NETWORKfeatures lacerating Hollywood screenwriting critic and author, Linda Segar.
At the Lincoln Restaurant, 4006 N. Lincoln, 6-8 p.m., $3 cover and $6.50 at the restaurant.
September 15-16
- CHICAGO NEW MEDIA SUMMIT
speakers and panels will address an invitation-only audience of 300 and videos will be distributed free to the public through the web and other new media.
At The Museum of Contemporary Art Lobby & Theater; $425 ticket includes cocktails, SummitTalks DVD, gift bags and networking events throughout the year. Register at
chicagonewmediasummit.com.
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