News Archive
Category: Behind the Scenes
October 6, 2023
Director Spotlight: Clare Cooney on Departing Seniors
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Clare Cooney is an actor and filmmaker who rose through the ranks of the Chicago arts community. She’s appeared in NBC’s Chicago Med, Steve McQueen’s Chicago thriller Widows, and the indie feature Runner, among other shows and films. We’re thrilled to host the North American premiere of her direc...
October 3, 2023
Actor Spotlight: David Dastmalchian on Late Night with the Devil
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Actor David Dastmalchian may be known for his roles in big-budget films – from The Dark Knight and The Suicide Squad to this summer’s Oppenheimer. But he’s the star of the upcoming indie production Late Night with the Devil, a found footage horror film about a fictional ‘70s talk show host whose ...
September 29, 2023
Director Spotlight: Haroula Rose on All Happy Families
Behind the ScenesFestival News
Haroula Rose is a Chicago native musician, writer, producer, and filmmaker. We were thrilled to screen her debut feature Once Upon a River at our 55th Festival in 2019, and we’re so excited to welcome Haroula back this year for the World Premiere of her next feature, the delightful family comedy ...
