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October Newsletter

October Newsletter

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We're excited to announce the new Red V-Raptor ST 8K VV DSMC3 Kit, from the new DSMC3 line and 8K VV sensor, has arrived at our studio! With a compact form (only slightly larger than the KOMODO), the new sensor can natively capture in full-frame, while also capturing 6K S35, 3K S16, VistaVision, and Anamorphic formats, allowing you to film with a wide range of lenses. Try out our versatile RED V-Raptor for your sets today!Our new RED V-RAPTOR finally arrived in our studio! Experience the joy and magic (along with commentary from our Lead Technician Eric Silver) with our latest UNBOXING VIDEO.
In 1985, the Chicago Latino Film Festival (then called the Hispanic Film Festival) played its first fourteen selected films on a concrete wall of the Charlie Chaplin Auditorium, the birthplace of the "Little Tramp" almost 70 years prior. Similar to the Tramp, the festival began from humble beginnings, with a dream and the gumption to pull it off. Read on to find out more!
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to LGBT film. Reeling is one of the oldest festivals of its kind in the world. Each year, Reeling showcases a variety of LGBT-themed films, including both features and shorts. Join Reeling for its 39th Festival!
On Saturday, October 2, the Midwest Film Festival will host its very first screening event at the Gene Siskel Film Center. It is the Chicago premiere of "The Dilemma of Desire," a documentary feature film by Peabody Award-winning director Maria Finitzo. The evening is filled with networking opportunities, a filmmaker/producer Q&A moderated by Oriana Oppice, and a celebratory after-party.
Welcome to the 57th Chicago International Film Festival. Over the past 18 months, we’ve lived many unimaginable experiences, learned new ways of connecting, loving, grieving, and accepting, and passed through what feels like many lifetimes. And we all have stories to tell. This year, the festival is celebrating these stories and the lived lives they give voice to. So, this year, immerse yourself in stories from the four corners of the earth that the Chicago International Film Festival is bringing to you in theaters and venues around the city, indoors and out, and in your homes...or in your office, or on the train.
Interested in developing your craft? The Second City Film School immerses students in a diverse, collaborative environment that encourages them to create their best work for television, film and the web. In their program, students are exposed to comedic literature and films, learn how to write, direct and produce films, and are introduced to and connected with industry experts, to learn how to best utilize the tools of improvisation to become better storytellers and collaborators. Attend one of their upcoming virtual open houses to learn more!
Lead Tech Eric Silver and Camera Operator Jason Price lead this workshop covering the latest features with the newly released RED V-Raptor! This workshop will cover: a hands on demo of the new RED V-Raptor, utilizing and understanding RED workflow, an in-depth tutorial on the RED menu system, how to build a red camera and choose accessories, comparing DSMC2 and DSMC3, and hands-on practice
Filmmakers and members of the community - IFA's excited to invite you to their first ever FALL INTO FILM BLOCK PARTY! Whether you're a creator/filmmaker, member of the community, sponsor, business in the neighborhood or all of the above - this event is for YOU.
Events Calendar Information - click on link and navigate to bottom of page to learn how to add our communal google calendar!