THE 2007 BEST OF THE MIDWEST AWARDS

Presented by The Midwest Independent Film Festival and Resolution Digital Studios

 

Official Press Release

Complete List of Nominees

 

Best Music Video

Presenter: Mike McNamara, Director, The Midwest Independent Film Festival

“Get Steady,” featuring Oh My God directed by Talon Nightshade

 

Best Documentary

Presenter: Betsy Steinberg, Director, Illinois Film Office

Indestructible, directed by Ben Byer

 

Best Comedy

Presenter: Ericka Frederick, Kodak

I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With, written and directed by Jeff Garlin

 

Best Actor

Presenter: David O’Connor, President, O’Connor Casting

Christian Stolte, Crime Fiction

 

Best Actress

Presenter: Kit Woods, Assistant Executive Director, Screen Actors Guild Chicago

JoNell Kennedy, Kubuku Rides: This Is It

 

Best Editing

Presenter: Paula Froehle, Dean, Flashpoint Academy

Casey Suchan and Denis Henry Hennelly, Rock the Bells

 

Best Cinematography

Presenter: Archie Fletcher, President, Fletcher Camera

Pete Biagi, The 5:22

 

Best Drama

Presenter: Mitch Apley, Executive Producer, Resolution Digital Studios

Steel City, written and directed by Brian Jun

 

Best Director

Presenter: Rich Moskal, Director, Chicago Film Office

Malik Bader, Street Thief

 

Special thanks to our presenters, our sponsors and, most importantly, our filmmakers.

 

The 2008 Midwest Independent Film Festival launches its First Tuesday screenings on February 5th with the World Premiere of the comedy Osso Bucco, directed by Gary Taylor and Fred Blurton!  Starring Illeana Douglas, Mike Starr and an exceptional ensemble cast of Chicago talent (including this year’s Best Actor winner Christian Stolte) - do not miss this hilarious feature on Tuesday, February 5th at The Midwest Independent Film Festival, hosted by Landmark Century Centre Cinema!