First Tuesdays with
the Midwest Independent Film Festival:
Documentary Shorts Program at the
Landmark Tuesday, March 4th
Award winners and
world premieres highlight program
Chicago, IL
- The Midwest Independent Film Festival will present
its Documentary Shorts Program on Tuesday, March 4th at Landmark
Century Centre Cinema.This impressive lineup
features world premiere screenings and award-winning films covering a diverse
range of topics.Filmmakers Ernie Park,
Mike Graziano, Scott Smith and Jenifer Evans Carnow are scheduled to attend.
Screening Information:
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 -- screening begins with a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception
(sponsored by GUINNESS Draught) at Landmark Century Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark) at 6 p.m.There will be a reading of Scott Smith’s new screenplay MEETING BILLIE
STEIN at 6:30 p.m. in the theatre. The
filmmakers will be in attendance as the Documentary Shorts Program begins
promptly at 7:30 p.m. A post-screening reception will be held immediately
following the film at Cousin's (2833 North Broadway). For more information,
please visit www.MidwestFilm.com.
Get to know our Documentary Shorts
Program a little better…
WORLD PREMIERE!YOUNG ARABS.Muslim and Christian boys attending an elite preparatory school in the
heart of Cairo offer thoughts on God, America, terrorism, marriage, pop
culture, the Middle East, and more.From
Chicago
filmmakers Ernie Park and Mike Graziano of Uji Films.
WORLD PREMIERE!THE WANDERING WOMBS.An insightful, often humorous look at the rising number of married
couples deciding against bearing children.Directed by Jenifer Evans Carnow.
ULBERT.Winner, Best Documentary Short, IFP Flyover Zone, LakeCounty
and Magnolia Film Festivals.The third
time Joseph Ulbert experienced a full-blown manic episode he knew a major life
change had to be made. Sobriety, family and escape through painting have helped
Joe cope with a manic current that is always there. Ulbert is a documentary
that tells the story of Joe Ulbert’s fight with Bipolar Disorder.Directed by Declan Ryan.
RIDE OF THE MERGANSERS.This wildlife documentary film’s decorated film festival tour has
included Slamdance, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and the AFI
Festival.The short has garnered more
than twenty awards, most recently being named the Chicago Short Film Brigade’s
Best of 2007.From Minnesota filmmaker Steve Furman.
WAITING ON GOD.On October 30, 1940, God personally presented E.E. Mallet with a
proposal:
'Spread the word of The Lord, and I will provide you with enough money to save
the world.' He has dedicated his life to saving the world from evil through God
ever since. 67 years later, Reverend Mallett is still waiting for God to keep
his end of the bargain. Directed by
Scott Smith of Element 79.
ABOUT THE MIDWEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
The
Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation's only film festival
solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with
regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month
at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark in Chicago. This year-round film festival sits proudly at the center of the independent film scene in Chicago and the Midwest and is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening that community. More information can be found on the Festival website: www.MidwestFilm.org.
