chicago independent film, art, voice & recognition!

I’m actually in los angeles today meeting w/ producers, networks & other entertainment types about getting more chicago/chicagoans in film, tv & other forms of story telling!  Whether pitching show ideas, giving them info on the city, offering to show them what they are missing,… I am tired of just waiting for them to stop flying over us as they go from coast to coast skipping us when looking for real, impactful, entertaining America story, talent, character, and beauty!

Unfortunately I think it’s a larger mainstream Hollywood megaproducer industry thing, so while I try to make a lil difference chipping away at the powerhouse on this end here in lala-land as best I can, I also support the voices in our hometown of those that take risks and go out independently to tell a more personal, unmanipulated, real and raw story… hoping that they find ears & hearts like yours & mine, and others around the country & world, and get the praise & attention they deserve, thus hopefully sending a message to the big producers, that there is more of a national/global appreciation in local stories like ours…  and that they are missing it!

Anyway, you can help & have fun if come by the 2009 Independent Film Gala Kick-Off Party on July 22nd, 2009 from 6-9pm at rockit… its a great & affordable way (only $20), to include as many friends as we can to support chicago voice & story, by supporting IFP/Chicago, a non-profit organization committed to the idea that independent film is an important art form, providing resources, information and avenues of communication for independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts in Chicago. Tickets for the Gala Kick-Off Party are on sale online at www.ifpchicago.org NOW! Hope to see you there!