Avid, Cannes Film Highlight July 12th Midwest Film Festival

 

The U.S. Premiere of SCIENCE! and an exclusive pre-show seminar from Avid Technologies highlight another outstanding program as the Midwest Independent Film Festival presents the third installment of its 2005 season.  On Tuesday, July 12th at 6 p.m. the festivities will be hosted by Chicago’s beautiful Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark.

 

Other program highlights include the Midwest Premiere of A SERIES OF SMALL THINGS, the World Premiere of the latest music video from the acclaimed Chicago rock quintet, Assassins, and a rare film interview with Harold Ramis from D.P. Carlson’s doc, CHICAGO FILMMAKERS ON THE CHICAGO RIVER.

 

SCIENCE! recently received its world premiere at The Cannes Film Festival and was one of only ten films chosen for Silence On Court, a special competition within the Cannes Short Film Corner.  The comedic short was directed by Mark W. Gray, shot in Evanston, IL and crewed by the students of Northwestern University’s National High School Institute.

 

This month it’s all about Avid!  Avid Xpress Pro HD software gives you everything you need to do more: the Academy Award® winning Avid editing environment, an unmatched array of video and film editing features, and powerful native HD support—in one affordable package.  The good people at Avid will be joining us to give you an exclusive look at everything this great sponsor of ours has to offer the independent filmmaker.

 

On Tuesday, July 12th, the pre-show reception begins at the Landmark Theater, 2828 North Clark, at 6 pm.  Avid’s Dave Fish and his team take the stage at 6:30 p.m.  Then join host Mike McNamara as our program begins promptly at 7:30 pm.  High definition projection is made possible by Resolution Digital Studios, Fletcher Chicago and Chicago HD.  The post-screening reception will be held at Monsoon, 2813 N Broadway.

 

The Midwest Indie is a monthly film event dedicated to showcasing emerging directors, powerful artistic visions and strong cinematic stories from the eight-state Midwest region.  Every first Tuesday of the month, these exceptional films combine with an exciting social atmosphere and state-of-the-art screening venue to create one of the premier festivals in the Midwest.  For more information, please visit http://www.midwestfilm.com.

 

Presenting the July lineup for The Midwest Independent Film Festival…

 

U.S. PREMIERE: SCIENCE!  Need we say more?  Written and directed by Mark W. Gray, filmed in Evanston, IL. 

 

MIDWEST PREMIERE: A SERIES OF SMALL THINGS.  “Sometimes when you look for the truth you find yourself instead.”  Directed by Chicago native Phil Donlon, featuring Doug Jones (HELLBOY), edited by Steve Ordower and filmed by Jim Andre.  Haunted by a gruesome memory from his childhood, Adam is given the chance to confront his past and reconnect with life.  SERIES was an Official Selection of Methodfest was nominated for Best of Show and Best Picture Under 30 Minutes at Michael Medved’s Damah Film Festival. 

 

WORLD PREMIERE: INDESTRUCTIBLE.  Written and directed by Ben Byer.  One man’s (Byer) tireless battle against ALS takes him across the world and back.  www.indestructiblefilm.com

 

WORLD PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO: ALWAYS.  Directed by Caton Volk, co-produced by Volk and Eightball Films.  Featuring acclaimed Chicago rock quintet, Assassins.

 

FILMMAKER INTERVIEW: HAROLD RAMIS.  Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River from D.P. Carlson reviews the careers of movie makers indigenous to Chicago.  This month it’s everyone’s favorite Ghostbuster, Harold Ramis.

 

NEXT MONTH: On Tuesday, August 2nd The Midwest Independent Film Festival is pleased to bring you the World Premiere of CUP OF MY BLOOD, the sexy, intense thriller from writer/director Lance Catania.