August 29-31
- PEACE ON EARTH FILM FESTIVAL (POEFF),presented by a non-denominational conscious awareness group, non-profit New Thought Chicago headed by Nick Angotti, is the first annual festival dedicated to peace and non-violence.
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 4
- BLACK WORLD CINEMA, presented by e22.digital.filmworks, is a showcase of seldom seen classic features and new films from around the world. Program continues with “Chameleon Street” and director Wendell Harris appearing live at the screening.
Screenings the first Tuesday of the month; following discussions moderated by program director Floyd Webb or local writers, directors and cultural critics. At ICE Theatres, 210 87th St. See
www.blackworldcinema.net.
September 6
- MINORITY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TRAINING, sponsored by the IFO and the AICP, is offered to students interested in entry-level position on film and commercial projects by the experts.
At Essanay Studio & Lighting, 1346 N. North Branch; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continental breakfast and box lunch provided. RSVP to Joyce Kilburg, 312/814-3600 or joyce.kilburg@illinois.gov.
September 6
- MINORITY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TRAINING, sponsored by the IFO and the AICP, is offered to students interested in entry-level position on film and commercial projects by the experts.
At Essanay Studio & Lighting, 1346 N. North Branch; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Continental breakfast and box lunch provided. To RSVP call Joyce Kilburg, 312/814-3600, or Email joyce.kilburg@illinois.gov.
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 9
- MIDWEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL special DVD release screening of “The Promotion,” directed by Steve Conrad, with John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott.
At the Landmark Century Center Cinema, 2828 N. Broadway; doors open 6 p.m., screening, 7:30; $9.
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.
September 19-20
- ACT ONE SCREENWRITING SEMINAR, sponsored by Heritage Church and Pepperdine University, is for professional Christian writers, with speakers Dr. Thom Parham (writer/consultant, “JAG;” screenwriting professor, Azusa Pacific University) and Dean Batali (“That 70's Show,”” Buffy the Vampire Slayer”).
October 17-19
- AROUND THE COYOTE FALL ARTS FESTIVALis expanded and improved and after 19 years in Wicker Park is now in a new West Loop venue. The three-day festival, featuring 150 visual arts booths, offers film screenings, music and theatre performances and literary readings.
At Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington. Oct. 1 opening night party admission includes weekend pass, food and drinks: $40 patron ticket, $100 VIP donor. Weekend Pass, $15. See
www.aroundthecoyote.org/festivals/2008_fall/.
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