Midwest Independent Film Festival March 6, 2007

The Midwest Independent Film Festival is a monthly film event dedicated to showcasing emerging directors, powerful artistic visions and strong cinematic stories from the eight-state Midwest region. Every first Tuesday of the month at the Landmark Century Cinema, 2828 N. Clark, in Chicago, IL, these exceptional films combine with an exciting social atmosphere and state-of-the-art screening venue to create one of the premier festivals in the Midwest. Tickets: $10.00

2007 Golden Globe Award Winner America Ferrera (Best Actress in a Comedy, Ugly Betty) heads up an all-star cast in the Midwest independent drama, Steel City, written and directed by Alton, IL native Brian Jun, entirely shot and produced in Illinois. This superb ensemble includes Steppenwolf stalwart Laurie Metcalf, Prison Break’s John Heard and Raymond J. Barry, who has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his portrayal of the unyielding Uncle Vic in this film.

For more information and to submit your film, please visit http://www.midwestfilm.com or contact Director of Programming Mike McNamara at [email protected].

Official Website: http://www.midwestfilm.com