July 29 - FILMMAKER MEETUP, presented by Chicago Filmmakers, is a networking event that provides a chance for filmmakers to meet and collaborate on projects. Special guest is Bryan Wendorf, director/co-founder of the Chicago Underground Film Festival.

At Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St. Free and open to all. To RSVP, phone 773/293-1447. Email coop@chicagofilmmakers.org .

July 31 - DEADLINE FOR AD COMMUNITY SHORTS PROGRAM hosted by the AICP and Midwest Independent Film, seeks submissions from Midwest filmmakers actively employed in advertising or production. Program will be held in the fall.

No limit on number of submissions all for one $25 fee. See http://www.midwestfilm.com/pages/ad_community_shorts_submission_deadline_2010/376.php.

July 31 - TERRY O’QUINN, better known as John Locke of “Lost,” is the special guest of a benefit for his brother Tom O’Quinn’s feature, “Using,” and Phenom Features and Fresh Bread Productions. Music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and silent auction on items including tickets to Letterman, the Grammys, Emmys and “Dancing with the Stars.”

At the Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 8 p.m. Tickets, $50 for students and actors, $125 general admission, $250 VIP private reception with O’Quinn. See benefitforusing.eventbrite.com/.

July 31 - TERRY 0'QUINN, AKA JOHN LOCKE “Lost,” is the special guest of a benefit for his brother Tom O’Quinn’s feature, “Using,” and Phenom Features and Fresh Bread Productions. Music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and silent auction on items including tickets to Letterman, the Grammys, Emmys and “Dancing with the Stars.”

At the Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 8 p.m. Tickets, $50 for students and actors, $125 general admission, $250 VIP private reception with O’Quinn. See benefitforusing.eventbrite.com/.

August 2 - MARKETING FOR ARTISTS: How to Promote Yourself and Your Art, is presented by Etta Worthington’s non-profit Fernwork Arts incubator. It features photographer/filmmaker Michelle Kaffko, with experience in small business and artist marketing, provides tips on promoting and marketing your films, art, music and all art forms. Program is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council.

At the Bloomington Arts Building, 2418 W. Bloomington Ave., 6:30 p.m. registration, 7-8, presentation, followed by Q&A, networking and snacks. $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Register at fernworkartsincubator.org/eventsFAI.htm.

August 3 - LAWYERS FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP covering in detail non-for-profit incorporation,how to obtain 501 (c) tax exemptions and legal issues regarding maintaining tax exempt status.

At LCA, 213 W. Institute Place; 5:30-8:45 p.m. Cost is $100 for one person, $125 for two. Call 312/649-4111 to register.

August 5 - A BENEFIT FOR USAMA ALSHAIBI’s “American Arab,” the first recipient of Kartemquin Films’ $35,000 Diversity Fellowship last October, will help fund the doc-in-progress.

At the Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie, 6-9 p.m. Tickets, $40 in advance, $50 at the door, include Middle Eastern Food, belly dancing, music, cash bar and clips from the new film. Call 773/472-4366 or Email Rachel@kartemquin.com.

August 6 - “SUPER-8 RIDES AGAIN” is a celebration of the film format that ushered in an era of home movies, co-sponsored by Kodak. Local filmmakers have been commissioned to shoot a roll of Super8, all editing done in-camera, and the work won’t be revealed prior to the screening.

Shooters include Usama Alshaibi, Jake Barningham, Jeremy Bessoff, Kyle Canterbury, Tom Comerford, Carolyn Faber, Lori Felker, Scott Foley, James Fotopoulos, Jason Halprin, Karen Johannesen, Alex Lake, JB Mabe, Jesse McLean, Luis Sanchez Ramirez, Kate Raney, Tom Palazzolo, Bill Stamets, and Chi Jang Yin. At Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark, 8 p.m., $8.

August 12 - WBEZ’ “SOUND OPINIONS AT THE MOVIES” combines film and music with the screening of the Irish musical “Once,” Oscar winner for best original song and Independent Spirit award for best foreign film, followed by a special performance by the movie’s stars, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová of The Swell Season.

At Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, doors open at 7 p.m., film at 8. “Sound Opinions” hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis will intro film and provide pre-show perspective. Tickets, $14, are available at www.lincolnhallchicago.com.

August 13-15 - CHICAGO’S 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT challenges local filmmakers to write, shoot and edit a film starting Aug. 13 and deliver a finished 4-7 minute film by Aug. 15. Each team is assigned a genre, character, prop and dialog line that must be worked into their film.

Registration for the 2010 competition is open at www.48hourfilm.com.

August 14 - $75 HEADSHOT DAY shot by photographer Michelle Kaffko; a 20-minute session in her studio yields 40 photos on a CD as high-res jpgs ready for use.

At the Bloomington Arts Building, 2418 W. Bloomington Ave., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. See organicheadshots.com/75headshotday.

August 19 - DOCUMENTARIAN KEN BURNS will be in Chicago to sign his book, “The Tenth Inning,” at a luncheon and presentation.

At the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson; 11:30 a.m. book signing, noon luncheon. Tickets are $40 for TV Academy members and $60 for non-members and must be ordered through the Academy office ahead of time. Or see emmyexpress.com/membership_events.php?c=11&e=1.

August 24 - SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS SUMMIT brings together brands, bloggers, agency contacts and consultants to connect and share social media best practices. Key speakers are Jeffrey Hayzlett, social media/marketing expert, Christopher Barger, director, global social media, General Motors and Adams Keats, SVP/Weber Shandwick.

At the Blackstone Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 636 S. Michigan. VIP reception Aug. 23, 6 p.m. See socialmediamasterssummit.eventbrite.com/.

August 27 - SUMMER SIDESHOW, a collection of wildly assorted 16mm narrative shorts pulled from the vaults of Chicago Filmmakers. At Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark, 8 p.m., $8.

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