Chicago – The Midwest Film Festival, which launched a reboot in the beginning of 2020, will hold their first in-theater event – at Chicago’s downtown Gene Siskel Film Center – since that time. On October 2nd, 2021, the Festival will screen “The Dilemma of Desire,” which is a sex education film that should be shown everywhere, about women’s biology, the female freedom of desire and the equality of honest dialogue. The documentary was directed by veteran filmmaker Maria Finitzo. For more info and tickets, click Midwest Film Festival.
What does it say about humanity and our inner biology when most women (and virtually all men) cannot identify the female body’s source of sexual pleasure, even as they indulge in sex? There is a name for it … the Clitoris … but the anatomy and purpose of its sexual nature continues to evoke cultural dismay and flat out mystery. Director Finitzo is not looking at this dryly or salaciously,...
What does it say about humanity and our inner biology when most women (and virtually all men) cannot identify the female body’s source of sexual pleasure, even as they indulge in sex? There is a name for it … the Clitoris … but the anatomy and purpose of its sexual nature continues to evoke cultural dismay and flat out mystery. Director Finitzo is not looking at this dryly or salaciously,...
- 10/1/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Exclusive: Outfest has unveiled their lineup for the 17th annual Outfest Fusion — or the more official title: Outfest 2020: Culture. Film. Music. Story. The fest will run March 6-10 and include screenings, performances, panels, galas, workshops, and world premieres in Los Angeles.
Outfest Fusion brings together one of the largest, inclusive and diverse cross-sections of the Lgbtq+ community and its allies. The fest is a space the next generation of storytellers and cultural ambassadors are discovered. This year, Outfest Fusion 2020 will feature more than 60 films, including 11 World Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 12 West Coast Premieres, 13 Los Angeles Premieres and 1 International Premiere.
Films featured this year include El Principe (The Prince) directed by Sebastián Muñoz’s El Principe (The Prince) which won the Queer Lion at the 2019 Venice Film Festival. The fest will also feature the L.A. premiere of Andrew Ahn’s Driveways which stars Hong Chau and Golden...
Outfest Fusion brings together one of the largest, inclusive and diverse cross-sections of the Lgbtq+ community and its allies. The fest is a space the next generation of storytellers and cultural ambassadors are discovered. This year, Outfest Fusion 2020 will feature more than 60 films, including 11 World Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 12 West Coast Premieres, 13 Los Angeles Premieres and 1 International Premiere.
Films featured this year include El Principe (The Prince) directed by Sebastián Muñoz’s El Principe (The Prince) which won the Queer Lion at the 2019 Venice Film Festival. The fest will also feature the L.A. premiere of Andrew Ahn’s Driveways which stars Hong Chau and Golden...
- 2/20/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – When the world broke open during the historic #MeToo entertainment industry scandal, the incidents were simply the tip of the gigantic iceberg. “This Changes Everything” goes deeper behind the subject of women in film, to expose a system in show business that has consistently lacked in opportunities for female filmmakers and production workers. The historic Wilmette (Illinois) Theatre will screen the documentary as part of a Women Filmmaker Celebration on September 13th, 2019 (7pm), with a panel discussion moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com. For more details and tickets, click here.
“This Changes Everything” will be preceded by the short films “Go Go, Boy” (directed by Oriana Oppice) and “Mickey’s Pets” (Ashley Brandon), and the discussion panel will include Oppice, and Mickey Alice Kwapis (subject of “Mickey’s Pets”), in addition to filmmakers Shayna Connelly and Colleen Griffen.
”This Changes Everything”) at the Wilmette Theatre
Photo credit: WilmetteTheatre.
“This Changes Everything” will be preceded by the short films “Go Go, Boy” (directed by Oriana Oppice) and “Mickey’s Pets” (Ashley Brandon), and the discussion panel will include Oppice, and Mickey Alice Kwapis (subject of “Mickey’s Pets”), in addition to filmmakers Shayna Connelly and Colleen Griffen.
”This Changes Everything”) at the Wilmette Theatre
Photo credit: WilmetteTheatre.
- 9/12/2019
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Washington, DC – Chicago took home a bit of gold on August 26th, 2018, as local filmmaker Oriana Oppice was awarded Best Director for her short film “Leia’s Army” at the Global Impact Film Festival in Washington, D.C. The film, which is a fictional overview of the Woman’s March Movement through multiple generations, is a contemporary and multi-dimensional look at families in the age of Trump.
Oppice was born in Sicily and raised in Chicago. She is a veteran filmmaker and actor, having made and performed in the shorts “Lobster fra Diavolo,” “Camp Belvidere” and “Lost and Found.” She is also a community leader in film advocacy for women with her role as Director of Programming for Women in Film Chicago (Wifc). Her commitment is to elevate the visibility of women in front of and behind the camera.
Rachel Sonvico of ‘Leia’s Army,’ Directed by Oriana Oppice (inset...
Oppice was born in Sicily and raised in Chicago. She is a veteran filmmaker and actor, having made and performed in the shorts “Lobster fra Diavolo,” “Camp Belvidere” and “Lost and Found.” She is also a community leader in film advocacy for women with her role as Director of Programming for Women in Film Chicago (Wifc). Her commitment is to elevate the visibility of women in front of and behind the camera.
Rachel Sonvico of ‘Leia’s Army,’ Directed by Oriana Oppice (inset...
- 8/27/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – Women in Film Chicago (Wifc) continues its role as one of the best resource and advocacy groups for women filmmakers and their supporters. The organization has roots to the 1970s, when the first Wifc group was formed in Los Angeles, and the Chicago chapter has experienced strong growth, both in numbers and what it offers to its membership. The Wifc will be celebrating all of this with their Open House, January 26th, 2017, at Columbia College in Chicago (details below).
Much of Wifc’s success has been due to their dedicated Executive Board, including Director of Programs Oriana Oppice. Ms. Oppice is an award-winning director, actor and producer through the independent film circuit. She has directed award-winning films including “Camp Belvidere,” “Lobster fra Diavolo,” and “Lost and Found,” which have screened all over the world and scored prizes at major film festivals. She is currently in pre-production for her first feature as a writer/director,...
Much of Wifc’s success has been due to their dedicated Executive Board, including Director of Programs Oriana Oppice. Ms. Oppice is an award-winning director, actor and producer through the independent film circuit. She has directed award-winning films including “Camp Belvidere,” “Lobster fra Diavolo,” and “Lost and Found,” which have screened all over the world and scored prizes at major film festivals. She is currently in pre-production for her first feature as a writer/director,...
- 1/26/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The aim of the Lunafest Short Film Festival is to promote awareness regarding women’s issues, to highlight women filmmakers and to bring together women in their communities. The Wilmette (Illinois) Theatre of Chicagoland is hosting the 15th Annual Lunafest on April 15th, 2016 (7pm), with a screening of the main traveling program of six short films, plus two more shorts by local women filmmakers, followed by a panel discussion moderated by film critic Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com.
15th Annual Lunafest, Presented at the Wilmette Theatre on April 15, 2016
Photo credit: Lunafest.org
The six films in the Lunafest main shorts presentation are “Raising Ryland,” “Finding June,” “Beach Flags,” “Balsa Wood,” “Boxeadora” and “First World Problems.” For complete descriptions of the films, click here. In addition to the main program, two additional films will be screened from local woman filmmakers – “Lobster fra Diavolo” by Oriana Oppice and “Decision” by Mary Jo.
15th Annual Lunafest, Presented at the Wilmette Theatre on April 15, 2016
Photo credit: Lunafest.org
The six films in the Lunafest main shorts presentation are “Raising Ryland,” “Finding June,” “Beach Flags,” “Balsa Wood,” “Boxeadora” and “First World Problems.” For complete descriptions of the films, click here. In addition to the main program, two additional films will be screened from local woman filmmakers – “Lobster fra Diavolo” by Oriana Oppice and “Decision” by Mary Jo.
- 4/14/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – One of the most substantial local show business advocacy groups is Women in Film Chicago (Wifc). What began in Los Angeles in the 1970s, has become viable in Chicago over the last several years, and continues to be voice for women in the business in the city and in general. Carrie Hunter was just named the new president of Wifc, which will be conducting an open house on January 14th, 2016.
Carrie Hunter has been involved in production in Chicago for a number of years. She began her career as a theatre and improvisation actress, and is a member of SAG-aftra. She worked at Cutter Studios for ten years, in a dual role as director of client services and intern manager. She recently became partner and director of client relations at Conspiracy, a production, editorial and design company.
Women in Film Chicago
Photo credit: WIFChicago.net
In anticipation of the Wifc Open House,...
Carrie Hunter has been involved in production in Chicago for a number of years. She began her career as a theatre and improvisation actress, and is a member of SAG-aftra. She worked at Cutter Studios for ten years, in a dual role as director of client services and intern manager. She recently became partner and director of client relations at Conspiracy, a production, editorial and design company.
Women in Film Chicago
Photo credit: WIFChicago.net
In anticipation of the Wifc Open House,...
- 1/13/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Person Of Interest" episode 5 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "Prophets," and it turns out that we're going to see Captain Moreno serve up a direct order that takes Reese out of the game, and more! In the new, 5th episode press release: The team will have to protect a political pollster with a gift for numbers who is unaware that his own number has just come up. Press release number 2: Finch is going to be suspicious when a gifted political pollster’s number comes up at the same time that his typically ironclad predictions go wrong, and will believe that the two events are linked. In the meantime, Reese will get sidelined by a direct order from Captain Moreno. Actor ,Jason Ritter, guest stars as pollster Simon Lee. Guest stars will feature: Wrenn Schmidt (Iris), Kevin Kilner...
- 10/14/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
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