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IFP/Chicago is pleased to invite IFP members and friends to a free screening of Justin Hayward’s “Wretched,” the premiere of the IFP/Chicago Production Fund Film for 2010.  The film will be preceded by a short presentation by Bob Mastronardi of Kodak. 

“Wretched”

When ten-year-old Sarah’s estranged parents clash over simply saving a seat in a busy cafeteria, the quick minded little girl is forced to settle the silly squabble diplomatically and thus demonstrating the role blurring of parent and child in this modern American culture. 

Directed By Justin Hayward

Produced By Leigh Jones 

Sunday September 18, 2011 at 1:00 pm 

Gene Siskel Film Center

164 North State Street, Chicago

Screening is FREE to all!

The Chicago premiere of “A Good Man,” co-directed by Bob Hercules and Gordon Quinn, will make it’s Chicago premiere September 23 at the Gene Siskel Film Center (and then have a one-week run).  The film, co-produced by American Masters, Kartemquin Films and Media Process Group, chronicles acclaimed choreographer Bill T. Jones over two years as he struggles to create a dance/theater work about the legacy of Abraham Lincoln.  The film premiered at this year’s Full Frame Film Festival and will be broadcast on PBS’ American Masters on November 11.  

At the Sept. 23, 8:15PM  screening Hercules, Quinn, D.P. Keith Walker and editor David E. Simpson will be present for a Q/A.  

For tickets:  Siskel Film Center

the SALONATHON

Monday, August 8 @ Beauty Bar (1444 W Chicago)

Screening begins at 9PM

Hosted bar from 8-9PM with RSVP to:  chicagorsvp@thebeautybar.c​om

Come watch Fantastical, Funny, Friendly, Freakish Films from the 2011 Festival!
Local Filmmakers! the rock and the roll, animation, humor, drama and a chromographic 3D movie!

All night Drink Specials:
$3 Drafts, & per usual $10 Martini + Manicures

Come celebrate another great year with the Chicago Underground!

Five laugh-filled comedy sitcoms made by Chicago filmmakers will be featured during the event.

Friday, July 29.  Shows at 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Admission is $10 per show.

Chicago Cultural Center Theater, 78 E. Washington

Festival line-up can be viewed at: www.witsendshorts.com

Reservation line: 312-379-8633

Nineteen comedy shorts by talented Chicago filmmakers will be featured during the event.

Thursday, July 28, 8:00 p.m.

Admission is $10. Chicago Cultural Center Theater, 78 E. Washington

Festival line-up can be viewed at: www.witsendshorts.com

Reservation line: 312-379-8633

June 23-26

Opening Night at the Gene Siskel Film Center, June 23 at 8pm.

All other shows at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N Clark.

The 23rd Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival will showcase the best new experimental work from around the world. This year Onion City will present 10 programs featuring 76 films by local artists and established masters such as Thom Andersen, the Quay Brothers, Deborah Stratman, Lewis Klahr, and James Fotopoulos. The festival takes place on Thursday, June 23 at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State, and Friday through Sunday (June 24 – 26) at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St. in Andersonville.

Find complete details at the festival website: www.chicagofilmmakers.org/onion_fest.

Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF)

Profane (2011, Usama Alshaibi, USA, 78 min)

with:

Tears Cannot Restore Her: Therefore, I Weep (2011, Jennifer Reeder, USA, 10 min)

10pm Friday 3 June

Gene Siskel Film Center

Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF)

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye (Marie Losier, 75 min, 16mm on video, 2010, USA)

with:

Irma (Charles Fairbanks, 12 min, 16 mm on video, 2010, USA)

Lazslo Lassu (Ben Popp, 3 min, video, 2010, USA)

8pm Friday 3 June

Gene Siskel Film Center

Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF)

Shorts Program:  My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains (2009-2010, various directors, various nations, 89 min.)

6pm Friday 3 June

Gene Siskel Film Center