Good Candy Films presents: Film Premieres & Super Sweet Shorts Show
About this Event
Super Sweet Shorts Show
Join Good Candy Films as we premiere our two new independent short films, Cinermatically Richer & Shepherds, as part of the debut Super Sweet Shorts Show.
Tickets are $13.50 and include all films and the Q&A. The program will screen roughly 90 minutes of independent short films, and will be followed by a Q&A with various members of the cast & crew.
*keep following for the final film lineup and total runtime
- Doors Open 11:00 AM (mix & mingle, photos, step & repeat)
- Program Start 11:30 AM
- Doors Locked 2:00 PM (all ticketed guests must vacate the premises)
*times are approximate and subject to change
*in an effort to avoid interruptions and disturbances, no late entry is allowed; please respect all of the filmmakers and ensure your ticket is scanned and take seat your prior to 11:30a
Where
FACETS is located at 1517 W Fullerton Ave Chicago, IL 60614, between Southport & Ashland Avenues.
Parking
- Street Parking: There is both paid and unpaid parking available in the surrounding area. Please obey all posted signage and city parking regulations.
- SpotHero: Use the app for $5 parking within a very short walk of the venue if you wish to have a guaranteed spot.
- Transit: Facets is directly off of the CTA 74 Fullerton bus and is about a 15 minute walk from the Red and Brown Line at Fullerton
- Cycling: There are multiple stands within walking distance to park your Divvy bike and municipal bike stands near the entrance.
- Ride Share: Easy peasy drop off squeezy at the entrance on Fullerton.
*Neither Facets, nor Good Candy Films, is respsonsible for your vehicle or any parking fines. Using the parking lot at Walgreens will subject you to being towed.
Concessions
FACETS will be offering concessions which could include popcorn, Coca-Cola products, candy, beer, wine, cocktails, Dark Matter coffee, and Topo Chico sparkling water.
*concession menu and availability is entirely controlled by Facets staff; all proceeds benefit the venue and support independent cinema
*patrons who are disturbing others by excessive talking, texting or illuminating your screens during the program, or are otherwise deemed unruly or inappropriate will be asked to leave the theater without readmittance and no refund will be issued
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Doors Open
Info: Mix & mingle in the lobby with friends & filmmakers, grab a selfie at the step & repeat, and stock up on concessions.
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:30 AM
Doors Closed
Info: Check-in comes to an end and all guests should take their seats.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
Introduction
Host: Ashland Thomas
Info: Host Ashland Thomas from Good Candy Films kicks off the program with a brief introduction. All attendees must be seated.
🕑: 11:35 AM - 01:00 PM
Super Sweet Shorts Show Program
Info: Short film program featuring independent films (titles and order subject to change)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Intermission
Info: Stretch, visit the facilities, or refresh your drink
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:45 PM
Filmmaker Q&A
Info: Filmmaker Q&A - featuring the cast and crew from a selection of the films featured in the program (lineup subject to change)
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Goodbyes
Info: Chat in the lobby and then all ticket holders must vacate the venue and the doors will be locked.
World Premiere: Cinematically Richer
Host: Ashland Thomas (dir.)
Info: Cinematically Richer (15 minutes, Chicago) - An historian provides consultation to a film production, not realizing her role in a larger game between the film's director and producer. Director: Ashland Thomas, Writer: Daniel J. Lane, Producer: Ashland Thomas, Cast: Nicole Zillmer, Kat Karr, G.F. Gallagher & Lorena Gonzalez
Official Premiere: Shepherds
Host: Ashland Thomas (dir.)
Info: Shepherds (5 minutes, Chicago) - A tense conversation between two court officials revealing political dealings, a federal investigation, and their own potential exposure to legal scrutiny as they attempt to manage the fallout. Director: Ashland Thomas, Writer: Daniel J. Lane, Producer: Ashland Thomas, Cast: Bill D. Russell & Ashland Thomas, Awards Highlights: Best Filmmaker, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Film
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 18.20
