“Hapless,” “Just A Friend,” Pink Hippo in the news

Agron Karametic's "Hapless"

Agron Karametic’s “Hapless”

“Hapless” arrives on the web

Hapless, a six-episode web series shot and set in Chicago, is available for streaming on Amazon and Vimeo.

Created and directed by Agron Karameti, the show revolves around seven siblings who deal, in various ways, with their mother’s death, which occurred at the hands of their father.

Despite the weighty premise, Hapless falls squarely into the comedy-drama genre (“comdram,” anyone?). The characters follow multiple storylines that remain light-hearted and believable while coming off as distinct and genuine individuals.

Combined with locations and situations familiar to any typical American — especially the ones who have lived in Chicago — Hapless shows a lot of promise.

 
“HAPLESS” EPISODE 1

 

 
“Just A Friend” advances to semi-final round of the L.A. Indie Film Awards

Chicago-based actor / filmmaker Annette Galloway’s romantic comedy, Just A Friend, is a compelling testament to one of the world’s oldest questions: can men and women be just friends?

Annette Galloway's "Just A Friend"
Annette Galloway’s “Just A Friend”

In her 2017 feature, two of the main characters attempt to solve the age-old mystery by doing just that.

Since its Valentine’s Day premiere at Chicago’s Landmark Century Centre Cinema, viewers and organizations have been praising the movie’s humor and heart. Among them is the Los Angeles International Film Festival Awards (LAIFFA), which named Just a Friend as a 2018 finalist in March.

The LAIFFA will notify winners on May 1. Its annual festival takes place at Raleigh Studios Hollywood on August 25, 2018

 
“JUST A FRIEND” TRAILER

 

Pink Hippo launches new website

Chicago-based Pink Hippo Productions unveiled a new website to go along with its 2018 production real, which was released in mid-March.

Pink Hippo Productions
Pink Hippo Productions

In addition to handling digital cinema production for film, television, commercial, corporate, and live events, the company also rents a variety of high-end gear, including Arri Alexa Mini packages.

Pink Hippo’s main office is located on the campus of Cinespace Chicago Studios, and it boasts satellites in Los Angeles and Minneapolis.

 
PINK HIPPO PRODUCTIONS 2018 PRODUCTION REEL

 
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