Join us for this special Columbia Family Screening of some alumni and
student films that have been tearing up the festival scene in 2009. If
you missed the chance to see these films at the Chicago International
Film Festival, this is your chance to see them on the big screen. We
are very excited to show encore presentations of "Chicago Overcoat,"
"Burden," and "Public Speaking."
A pre-screening networking reception and post-screening Q&A session with the filmmakers will be held.
Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are cordially invited to attend this event.
Alumni reserve your space to guarantee your seats. You won't want to miss this event!
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - "Public Speaking" screening (4 min)
7:05 pm - "Burden" screening (9 min)
7:15 pm - "Chicago Overcoat" screening (95 min)
8:50 pm - Q&A with the filmmakers
- moderated by Film & Video faculty Ron Falzone
ABOUT THE FILMS
 Chicago Overcoat
Director: Brian Caunter (B.A. '06)
SYNOPSIS: Twenty years ago, Lou Marazano (Frank Vincent, The Sopranos, Casino) was the deadliest triggerman in the notorious Chicago Outfit. When Lou's jailed boss (Armand Assante) orders a wave of hits to cover up a conspiracy between city officials and the mob, Lou sees a chance to finance his retirement and relive his glory days. But does he still have what it takes? This neo-noir crime drama is an accomplished debut from first-time local filmmakers.
2009 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2009 FT. LAUTERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2009 MAMMOTH FILM FESTIVAL
 Burden
Director: Michael David Lynch (B.A. '05)
SYNOPSIS: Ordered to evacuate Earth on the eve of an Alien invasion, a lone “Watcher” named Calik must decide between his sworn duty to flee, or defy his instructions, and battle the imminent threat and attempt to save our world.
2009 FP SYDNEY SCI FI AND FANTASY IFF - BEST VISUAL EFFECTS FILM
2009 SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY FILM FESTIVAL
2009 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST
NEWFILMMAKERS NY FILM FEST
2009 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IRELAND - BEST FILM USA (Under 10 Minutes)
2009 DRAGON CON INDIE FILM FESTIVAL - DRAGON*CON STAFF PICK AWARD.
2009 ACTION ON FILM IFF - BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
2009 SoCal FILM FESTIVAL
 Public Speaking
Director: Alex Hans Hansen (B.A. '10)
SYNOPSIS: With mere seconds before his big speech, a high school student turns to President Ronald Reagan to help him conquer his fear of public speaking.
2009 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2010 BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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