For the 10th consecutive year, Advertising Community Night is returning to the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) on Monday, July 29, 7:30 pm at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
This highly anticipated event brings together and showcases the innovative storytelling talents of the region’s dynamic advertising industry professionals. The evening will feature 11 outstanding short films, highlighting the filmmakers’ artistry as they share the magic of creative storytelling through their unique passion projects.
The night also marks the end of MFF’s Back To School Drive, in partnership with Mezcla Media Collective. This effort aims to fill 100 backpacks with essential school supplies for children to support single-income, women-led families in the Chicago area. It continues the organization’s commitment to utilize its platform to serve the broader community. To learn more and contribute, MFF’s website will be live and collecting donations throughout July.
The film line up for Advertising Community Night:
Apolitical by Mishu Hilmy
Mile Marker 116 by Casey Lock & Ross Zuchowski of Method & Madness
Anthony: Welcome Home Campaign by Tracy Hatfield of Social Snacks
Deep Eddy Vodka – Directors Cut by Jessica Batson of Dreamboat
Pole Climb by T.C. De Witt
Darn It by Kara Hamilton of Someoddpilot Studios
Abefele by Amir George
Fitting Descriptions by Tiffany Bedwell & John Mossman
A Real One by McKenzie Chinn of Tessa Films
Spaceman VW – ID4 by Jorge Arana
New Friends, Old Drugs by Kyle Leland Cullerton
At the event itself, MFF event staples including a Networking Reception will offer attendees an opportunity to connect with each other, distinguished filmmakers and Community Spotlight panelists who will be present at designated lobby tables ahead of the theater presentation. Once inside the theater, the Community Spotlight conversation will shine on Nicole Yelsey of KindWorks. AI and Dani Jackson-Smith of The Cre8tors. This informative conversation, moderated by Operations Director, NK Gutiérrez, will explore the positive contributions of these organizations and how they help guide the film industry towards kindness and creative fulfillment.
All guests in attendance will be treated to a film lineup that includes client works, spec pieces, and passion projects, all pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling. The work begs to be experienced on the big screen. Afterwards, creators in attendance will grace the stage for a Filmmaker Q&A moderated by Dani Jackson-Smith.
The After Party
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
216 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
The After Party is a short walk away from the theater venue, where food and drinks can be enjoyed, and conversations continued.
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