A Taste of Theatre International Film Festival Showcase

Join us in person for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and storytelling. This showcase brings together the best from the Theatre International Film Festival, offering you a sneak peek into some amazing films that are sure to inspire and entertain. Don't miss out on this unique chance to experience art and culture up close. Bring your friends and dive into a world of cinematic magic!

Led by Festival Directors Victor Gulley, Brian Stanley, and Janice Newman, the festival received over 900 submissions through FilmFreeway. Selected films represent a diverse range of voices and cultures, with entries from countries including Turkey, India, Trinidad, and the United States. This is A Taste of Theatre’s second film festival, but first internationally.

Audiences will enjoy a wide variety of short films, including cartoons, AI-generated works, narrative films, and documentaries, each ranging from 1 to 15 minutes. The event is designed to be interactive, allowing attendees to vote for their favorite films via QR code and compare their choices with official judges’ selections. The audience participates as film critics by providing feedback, notes, and comments, such as the great movie film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

“This festival is about giving independent filmmakers a platform while connecting communities through storytelling,” said the festival team.

In addition to screenings, attendees will gain valuable industry insight through live presentations:

• Victor Gulley will present a session on developing screenplays ideas.
• Janice Newman will lead a workshop on marketing your film project.

The top three films will receive awards, and their directors will be featured on the A Taste of Theatre radio show on Chicago’s WIIT 88.9 FM, where they will discuss their creative process and future projects.

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