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Barrett puts finishing touches on new Oak Park stage

Jan 31, 2003 0 Comment

With a hearty laugh, Brad Barrett said he's "about $15,000 away" from finishing the construction of his 7,200-sq. ft. AGLS (for A Great Lighting Stage) in Oak Park. Soundpro...

Multi-episode doc set for PBS

Jan 31, 2003 0 Comment

Gita Saedi During her six year journey to discover "The New Americans," Gita Saedi has crossed paths with some remarkable families who have made the most wrenching jour...

No more clowning around

Jan 31, 2003 0 Comment

By Dan Page SCREENZINE.COM Music EditorProducer/composer Andy Mitran met his new creative partner Al Jewer in an unlikely spot for serious business hook-ups, "The B...

New section amplifies local music

Jan 25, 2003 0 Comment

By Dan Page SCREENZINE.COM Music Editor Greetings. Welcome to the new music column. It’s been a while since I spoke to some of you, the first time for other...

Digital video plays on the legitimate stage

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Scott Parkinson (Cassius) in Julius Caesar. photography by Liz LaurenAs the players in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar look to the "stars" for guidance, before committi...

WPA gets ‘SOUL!’ – all 40 show episodes

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Patti LaBelle After a year of tracking down lost episodes of "SOUL!" WPA Film Library assembled a remarkable collection of the African American TV series not seen in...

First state-funded film wraps

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Executive producer Brad Wells Cheeseburger Films' Brad Wells made history of a sort when the company's urban indie feature became the very first movie to be funded by...

Series launches new production house

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

A new production company with "a healthy roster of clients" is bravely opening at a time when less intrepid producers are looking for another line of work.? Director Michae...

Could ‘Super Sucker’ usurp Super Bowl Sunday?

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Not everyone is a football freak glued to his TV set on Super Bowl Sunday, reasoned independent filmmaker Jeff Daniels and his managing partner, Bob Brown, of Purple Rose Fi...

Burnett producer Basham rides ‘Man with a Van’ to Austin film festival

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

John Ennis is the 'Man With A Van' Come March, "Man with a Van," a comedy short with sitcom ambitions, starts out on the festival route. The Aspen Comedy Festival w...

Fitzgerald’s the venue for Lazzeretti films

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Ron Lazzeretti Spoke director Ron Lazzeretti is a man of many talents, says executive director Ed Amaya, referring to Lazzeretti's little known Tuesday night gig at F...

Heart attack fatal to actor Rick Bauer

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Rick Bauer was the quintessential actor, said friend and fellow actor Shirley Kelly. "I don't know anyone more dedicated to his craft than Rick.?He never had a bad day, never ...

Digital video plays on the legitimate stage

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Scott Parkinson (Cassius) in Julius Caesar. photography by Liz Lauren Synchronization of racing clouds and stars that move across five massive screens, with the pass...

I-Cubed Wrangler spots rope in acclaim

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

I-Cubed garners accolades for these Wrangler jeans commercials. Risk taking by agency Two by Four gave the now-airing Wrangler commercials their edge and brought the...

Keefe’s new company brings comedy where it’s desperately needed ? the business world

Jan 12, 2003 0 Comment

Humorist Joe Keefe, Humor Resources' fearless leaderLast year was the best year in the history of Joe Keefe's Humor Resources. Actually, it was his only year.?The la...