May 2008

Our May speaker will be Lee Zahavi Jessup.

Insider’s view on the Business of Hollywood. Q & A Session with Lee Zahavi Jessup, Director, ScriptShark, Baseline StudioSystems. A Part of The New York Times Co.

ScriptShark is the Internet's original script coverage and story development service. Since its founding it has helped numerous writers take significant steps forward, professionally. These screenwriters have gone on to sell/option scripts, set up pitches, land writing assignments, and garner representation.

ScriptShark Director, Lee Zahavi, a veteran of film development and production, has worked with such companies as Tapestry Films, HBO Pictures, Trimark, Gemstone Entertainment and others.

Sunday, May 4, 2008
6:00 PM
Lincoln Restaurant
4008 N. Lincoln Avenue
(Lincoln Avenue & Irving Park Road, the restaurant with the Lincoln head for a sign), Chicago

$3.00 entrance fee, and there is a $6.50 minimum at the restaurant

First Tuesdays with the Midwest Independent Film Festival

Comedic Shorts Program loaded with laughs, award-winners
Featuring SXSW faves The European Kid and Train Town

First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival continue with the 2008 Comedic Shorts Program, screening on Tuesday, May 6th at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, beginning at 6 p.m. This laughworthy lineup includes recent South by Southwest selections Train Town and The European Kid. All filmmakers will be in attendance along with representative cast and crew.

Screening Information: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 -- screening begins with a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception (sponsored by GUINNESS Draught) at Landmark Century Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark) at 6 p.m. All filmmakers will be in attendance as the Comedic Shorts Program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. A post-screening reception will be held immediately following the film.

For more information, please visit www.MidwestFilm.com.