THE ART OF PAIN
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
t – 312-846-2600
Movie Hotline – 312-846-2800

Friday, June 5, 8.15pm
Sunday, June 7, 3.00pm
Monday, June 8, 8.15pm
Wednesday, June 10, 8.15pm

Inspire an Artist, Ruin His Life –

Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn’t much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack’s apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. What follows is a bloody trail of seduction, murder and maiming that only a ninja can inflict. Now, painting in a frenzy, Jack must fight not only for his art, but his life.

www.ArtofPainMovie.com

April 25: 10am to 3pm
1104 S. Wabash, Room 302
$40 for Members; $65 for All Others

IF YOU ARE RAISING MONEY FOR A FEATURE, DO NOT MISS THIS SESSION!

Ideal for producers/filmmakers who are preparing to raise funds from angel investors, this presentation focuses on the key elements of an independent film business plan, including structure, layout, and research.

Also discussed are insights on the ethics and psychology of selling high risk investments, guidelines for assembling a fundraising team, tools for making deals more attractive, tips for identifying the best financing prospects, and suggestions for maintaining successful relationships with investors.

The presentation is hosted by filmmaker Stu Pollard, whose producing credits include Ira & Abby, True Adolescents, Dirty Country, Keep Your Distance, and Nice Guys Sleep Alone. He has spoken at a number of leading film schools and organizations, including the Sundance Institute, IFP Phoenix, Film Independent, the Dallas Producers Association, and USC. His business plans have raised more than $7 million in production funds. www.pollardfilm.com