UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for a special screening of award-winning films from past festivals. Programming will start with a festival preview by Board President, Joyce Porter, followed by the screenings and a Q&A. RSVP on Facebook Wednesday, August 19 Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park​, IL 6:30 PM Doors open.  7:00 PM Program begins. ADMISSION: Suggested minimum donation: $10. Cash, check, or credit card. (Donate $25+ to be included in festival program and website.) ​ *** ​FILMS: BAT Synopsis: A suburban shaman slays her dragon-mother with the help of her friend's 10-year-old son and a VR program simulating flight. Director: Gitanjali Kapila Oak Park Connection: Actress Joyce Porter - current resident Runtime: 18:10 ​ RUN Synopsis: A jogger encounters a mysterious creature while on a run. Director: Daniel John Harris Oak Park Connection: Director - current resident Runtime: 4:37 Finalist: Best Narrative Short, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography INFERNO Synopsis: After a big mistake leaves an altruistic law-school grad desperate for a job, he interviews at a firm of morally depraved divorce lawyers. Category: Narrative Short Director: Wendy RoderweissOak Park Connection: Writer/Director and Filming Location Nominated For: Best Actor (Winner), Best Narrative Short (Winner) HOW WE ROLL Synopsis: What started as a little idea becomes a local phenomenon. Director: Anthony Ciancio Oak Park Connection: Director - Fenwick High School alumni Runtime: 15:54 Finalist: Best Documentary ​  *** ​ Cash bar (beer and wine) and popcorn available for purchase. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18j865WXPG/