First Tuesdays with the
Here it is... our complete lineup for the Comedic Shorts Program!
June 2nd will also be "Macprofessionals Night at The Midwest Independent Film Festival!"
WORLD PREMIERE! MARTINI GIRLS. A tumultuous night out on the town for two unsuspecting urbanites. Co-directed by Nothing Like the Holidays executive producer Reid Brody and Byron Hatfield, produced
by Richard Simms, starring David Pasquesi (pictured right), Hanie Lynch and a host of top-tier Chicago
improvisers!
CHICAGO PREMIERE! AN EVENING WITH EMERY LONG. Official Selection, 2009 Slamdance Film Festival. On a cold Saturday afternoon, as day gives way to night, industrial carpet salesman Emery Long prepares for his first date with the sales department's receptionist, Della. Directed by Brad DeMarea, starring Joel Spence, Sue Gillian and Danny McCarthy.
WORLD PREMIERE! SPECIAL NEEDS.
One couple’s movie night takes an unexpected turn. Directed by award-winning filmmaker and
commercial creative director Scott Smith, produced by John Fromstein and Fulton
Market Films. Stars Second City
mainstage vets Brad Morris and Emily Wilson (pictured left).
WORLD PREMIERE! SURVIVING THE NEW DEPRESSION.
If you are wondering where you can make some money during this bad
economy, here are some tips from filmmaker Steve Delahoyde, who was named one
of the Chicago Tribune’s “top five buzzworthy filmmakers,” with some help from
Schadenfreude funnypeople Kate James, Sandy Marshall and Justin Kaufmann.
WORLD PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO! MISTER MORRIS. Co-directed by Illinois Institute of Art filmmakers Miggy Downs and Waqas Qazi for Chicago
hip-hop artist Phillip Morris.
MARSHY. A band of marshmallows takes on their feared nemesis… the microwave. An adorable animation piece from Flashpoint Academy students Joe Felix and Daniel Patchin.
NO PARKING.
From Minnesota native Jeremy Brunjes.
Love at first sight is just the ticket for a young man who encounters a gorgeous
meter maid ticketing his car when he leaves late for work one morning. Could
this be the start of a costly infatuation?
MIDWEST PREMIERE! THE BOOBY TRAP.
A well-crafted comedy from Columbia College students Simon Pellenkamp
and Eric Bednarowicz. Casting by David O’Connor
and O’Connor Casting.
FUTURECOP 2010.
Time traveling detective, Rex Meriweather, unravels a perplexing
mystery. Produced by Zacuto’s Joe
deJulius and Matt Kelley.
WHEELCHAIR WEREWOLF.
Guaranteed to scare the walk out of you!
From Joe Avella.
HOBBIES.
From Steve Delahoyde, starring Chicago improviser extraordinaire David
Pasquesi (Strangers with Candy, I Want Someone
to Eat Cheese With).
DOG.
Directed by Alexi Strossel, produced by Kaitlyn Parks of Optimus ONE,
starring Second City mainstager Alex Fendrich.
TIGHTY WHITEYS. Pretty self-explanatory. It’s a comedic music video about… tighty whiteys. Directed by Paul Thomas.
