First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival…

Iowa Arrives, Best of the Midwest Nominees Announced!

 

The 2006 Midwest Independent Film Festival will bring a sledgehammer of a film to its audiences when Iowa arrives on Tuesday, November 7th. Combining exceptional Midwest and Hollywood talent, Iowa/Illinois native Matt Farnsworth has crafted an entrancing cautionary tale of love, crime, fantasy, and addiction.  Click here to enjoy the trailer!

 

An Official Selection of the Tribeca Film Festival, Iowa features searing performances by film veterans John Savage (The Deer Hunter, The New World), Rosanna Arquette (The Executioner's Song, Desperately Seeking Susan, Pulp Fiction), and television's star of The Pretender Michael T. Weiss. The film also offers breakthrough performances from newcomers Farnsworth and Diane Foster as well as terrific cinematography from Iowa City native John Naughton.

 

An unflinching look at the crystal meth epidemic in the Midwest and its devastating effect on the lives of users and the people around them, Iowa is notable for its restraint and compassion, and merits comparison with Requiem For A Dream.

 

On Tuesday, November 7th, the Pre-Show Social, sponsored by Goose Island Brewing Company, begins at the Landmark Theater, 2828 North Clark, at 6 p.m.  Our Pre-Show Panel, "Bringing Hollywood Talent to Midwest Films," begins at 6:30 pm in the theater.  Then join host Mike McNamara as our screening of Iowa begins promptly at 7:30 pm.  Projection services are provided by sponsors Resolution Digital Studios, Mimi Productions and Zacuto.  Post-screening reception will be held at Sausalito, 543 West Diversey. For more information, please visit www.midwestfilm.com.

 

IOWA.  A cautionary tale of love, crime, fantasy, and addiction, Iowa follows two young lovers who decide to go into the "batch" business-cooking their own methamphetamine-only to watch it burn a jagged hole in their lives.  Starring newcomers Matt Farnsworth and Diane Foster, Iowa also features searing performances by film veterans John Savage (The Deer Hunter, The New World) and Rosanna Arquette (The Executioner's Song, Desperately Seeking Susan, Pulp Fiction), and television's star of The Pretender Michael T. Weiss.

 

NEXT MONTH: On Tuesday, December 5th, The Midwest Independent Film Festival hosts The Best of the Midwest Awards at Landmark Century Centre Cinema!