Chicago – The Windy City will be represented at the upcoming SXSW Festival in Austin, and throughout the week there will be a series of articles previewing their interaction. The series begins with Curtis Matzke of Unfinished Films, sitting on the panel he created, “Understanding Artist Residencies & Retreats for Filmmakers” on March 10th.
Curtis Matzke is a director, screenwriter, and producer based in Chicago. His work has been recognized at dozens of festivals, including Athens International, Cinequest, Nfmla, and more. In 2019, Curtis directed a short documentary celebrating Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, which earned him regional Emmy nominations for Off-Camera Directing and Historical Documentary.
Chicago Filmmaker Curtis Matzke @SXSW2024
Photo credit: SXSW.com
Matzke’s first full-length documentary is in post and fiscally sponsored by Film Independent. “Sink” is his latest horror short film and premiered at the Academy-qualifying Chicago International Film Festival and has since screened at a dozen more festivals.
Curtis Matzke is a director, screenwriter, and producer based in Chicago. His work has been recognized at dozens of festivals, including Athens International, Cinequest, Nfmla, and more. In 2019, Curtis directed a short documentary celebrating Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, which earned him regional Emmy nominations for Off-Camera Directing and Historical Documentary.
Chicago Filmmaker Curtis Matzke @SXSW2024
Photo credit: SXSW.com
Matzke’s first full-length documentary is in post and fiscally sponsored by Film Independent. “Sink” is his latest horror short film and premiered at the Academy-qualifying Chicago International Film Festival and has since screened at a dozen more festivals.
- 3/4/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
GenreBlast Film Fest has announced its lineup for the seventh year of their international independent genre film festival, beginning this upcoming Thursday, September 1st.
The four day in-person event will feature fourteen feature films and roughly ninety short films from around the world as well as the results of their annual screenplay competition. Emanating from the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, Virginia, GenreBlast continues to champion truly independent genre cinema and this year features one of its strongest lineups of cross-genre fare so far. With horror, science-fiction and fantasy, action, and even cult and midnight offerings, the fest prides itself on being an eclectic mixtape of genres and filmmakers.
Of the thirteen features selected this year, there are two world premieres, one North American premiere, one U.S. premieres, one east coast premiere, four regional premieres, and four Virginia premieres and a special advance screening.
Liam Regan’s satirical bloodbath...
The four day in-person event will feature fourteen feature films and roughly ninety short films from around the world as well as the results of their annual screenplay competition. Emanating from the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, Virginia, GenreBlast continues to champion truly independent genre cinema and this year features one of its strongest lineups of cross-genre fare so far. With horror, science-fiction and fantasy, action, and even cult and midnight offerings, the fest prides itself on being an eclectic mixtape of genres and filmmakers.
Of the thirteen features selected this year, there are two world premieres, one North American premiere, one U.S. premieres, one east coast premiere, four regional premieres, and four Virginia premieres and a special advance screening.
Liam Regan’s satirical bloodbath...
- 8/29/2022
- by Tony Wash
- bloody-disgusting.com
Chicago – It’s Day Two of the just-begun 57th Chicago International Film Festival (Ciff), and the spotlight shines on local short films at the City & State program, which includes ”Sink” directed by Curtis Matzke, with music composed by Tony Scott-Green. Click the titles for more information.
The 57th Chicago International Film Festival Day Two features screenings in theater, at the drive-in and virtual/online. Click here for a complete how-to guide on navigating the 57th Ciff. And click Day Two for the complete line up of films.
’Sink,’ Original Music by Tony Scott-Green (inset) at the 57th Ciff
Photo credit: Chicago International Film Festival
Event Of The Day: Industry Days (click here) are ongoing until from today through October 17th. It is an opportunity to get an insiders view of the filmmaking industry, from the movers and shakers.
Appearances Of The Day: 4:00pm: “The Gravedigger’s Wife Q&a...
The 57th Chicago International Film Festival Day Two features screenings in theater, at the drive-in and virtual/online. Click here for a complete how-to guide on navigating the 57th Ciff. And click Day Two for the complete line up of films.
’Sink,’ Original Music by Tony Scott-Green (inset) at the 57th Ciff
Photo credit: Chicago International Film Festival
Event Of The Day: Industry Days (click here) are ongoing until from today through October 17th. It is an opportunity to get an insiders view of the filmmaking industry, from the movers and shakers.
Appearances Of The Day: 4:00pm: “The Gravedigger’s Wife Q&a...
- 10/14/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – Filmmakers from Chicago get their moment in the spotlight via the new YouTube series “The Work.” Hosts Curtis Matzke and Bradley Power, also local filmmakers, have created episodes featuring in-depth perspectives from their industry guests. Access the series by clicking The Work.
Centered around topics like “Ideas,” “Confidence,” “The Producer’s Philosophy” “Strategy” and more, Matzke and Powell reached out to their filmmaker colleagues Sam George, Kevin Pickman, LeLe Park, Jim Vendiola, Mishu Hilmy, Grace Hahn, Robert Bruce Carter and Emily Lape. They are wrapping up the first month of episode releases, and will have a free and open-to-all Virtual Wrap Party that can be accessed by clicking here.
Curtis Matzke and Bradley Powell of ‘The Work’
Photo credit: Facebook.com/TheWorkChicago
Curtis Matzke is a Chicago director/screenwriter, as well as cinematographer and producer, and is the founder of Unfurnished Films. In 2018, Curtis was named “Most Diabolical” by...
Centered around topics like “Ideas,” “Confidence,” “The Producer’s Philosophy” “Strategy” and more, Matzke and Powell reached out to their filmmaker colleagues Sam George, Kevin Pickman, LeLe Park, Jim Vendiola, Mishu Hilmy, Grace Hahn, Robert Bruce Carter and Emily Lape. They are wrapping up the first month of episode releases, and will have a free and open-to-all Virtual Wrap Party that can be accessed by clicking here.
Curtis Matzke and Bradley Powell of ‘The Work’
Photo credit: Facebook.com/TheWorkChicago
Curtis Matzke is a Chicago director/screenwriter, as well as cinematographer and producer, and is the founder of Unfurnished Films. In 2018, Curtis was named “Most Diabolical” by...
- 2/22/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The Midwest Advertising Community will show off their short film talent at the Midwest Independent Film Festival on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. Ten films will screen at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, with the event beginning at 6pm. For the short film line-up, more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
The short films, created by local advertising talent, include “Pneuma” by Patrick Lewtschany, “Henchman” by Mike Roe, “Killing Irma” by Sarah Clark and “Celluloid” by Curtis Matzke. For a complete list of films and descriptions, click the link above. The films will be proceeded by a Producer’s Panel, and followed by an after party.
First Tuesdays with the Midwest Advertising Community Shorts Showcase
Photo credit: MidwestFilm.com
The Midwest Independent Film Festival is a year-round movie event in Chicago that takes place the first Tuesday of every month, at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. The festival has been...
The short films, created by local advertising talent, include “Pneuma” by Patrick Lewtschany, “Henchman” by Mike Roe, “Killing Irma” by Sarah Clark and “Celluloid” by Curtis Matzke. For a complete list of films and descriptions, click the link above. The films will be proceeded by a Producer’s Panel, and followed by an after party.
First Tuesdays with the Midwest Advertising Community Shorts Showcase
Photo credit: MidwestFilm.com
The Midwest Independent Film Festival is a year-round movie event in Chicago that takes place the first Tuesday of every month, at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. The festival has been...
- 11/4/2019
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
And so the second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has aired at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California - and sent fans into a frenzy.
Jj Abrams: 'Harrison Ford is more of a hero than anyone he's played'
Twitter introduces new Star Wars emojis #C3PO, #StormTrooper and #BB8
Digital Spy has rounded up what fans on Twitter think of the trailer - along with speculation about some returning faces, both hinted at and shown off to fans' delight in the last shot.
In general, the response to the trailer was understandably immensely positive - provoking excitement, thrills and an outpouring of happiness:
That @starwars force Ep 7 trailer 2 was ace! Bring on Christmas! #StarWarsCelebration #StarWars
— Chris Oldfield (@KitOldfield) April 16, 2015
Seriously, chills & tears. I didn't expect that to happen. #StarWarsCelebration
— Jeb Hoge (@Jeb_Hoge) April 16, 2015
The new trailer for #StarWarsTheForceAwakens is incredible !!! #chills #StarWarsCelebration
— Andrew...
Jj Abrams: 'Harrison Ford is more of a hero than anyone he's played'
Twitter introduces new Star Wars emojis #C3PO, #StormTrooper and #BB8
Digital Spy has rounded up what fans on Twitter think of the trailer - along with speculation about some returning faces, both hinted at and shown off to fans' delight in the last shot.
In general, the response to the trailer was understandably immensely positive - provoking excitement, thrills and an outpouring of happiness:
That @starwars force Ep 7 trailer 2 was ace! Bring on Christmas! #StarWarsCelebration #StarWars
— Chris Oldfield (@KitOldfield) April 16, 2015
Seriously, chills & tears. I didn't expect that to happen. #StarWarsCelebration
— Jeb Hoge (@Jeb_Hoge) April 16, 2015
The new trailer for #StarWarsTheForceAwakens is incredible !!! #chills #StarWarsCelebration
— Andrew...
- 4/16/2015
- Digital Spy
And so the second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has aired at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California - and sent fans into a frenzy.
Jj Abrams: 'Harrison Ford is more of a hero than anyone he's played'
Twitter introduces new Star Wars emojis #C3PO, #StormTrooper and #BB8
Digital Spy has rounded up what fans on Twitter think of the trailer - along with speculation about some returning faces, both hinted at and shown off to fans' delight in the last shot.
In general, the response to the trailer was understandably immensely positive - provoking excitement, thrills and an outpouring of happiness:
That @starwars force Ep 7 trailer 2 was ace! Bring on Christmas! #StarWarsCelebration #StarWars
— Chris Oldfield (@KitOldfield) April 16, 2015
Seriously, chills & tears. I didn't expect that to happen. #StarWarsCelebration
— Jeb Hoge (@Jeb_Hoge) April 16, 2015
The new trailer for #StarWarsTheForceAwakens is incredible !!! #chills #StarWarsCelebration
— Andrew...
Jj Abrams: 'Harrison Ford is more of a hero than anyone he's played'
Twitter introduces new Star Wars emojis #C3PO, #StormTrooper and #BB8
Digital Spy has rounded up what fans on Twitter think of the trailer - along with speculation about some returning faces, both hinted at and shown off to fans' delight in the last shot.
In general, the response to the trailer was understandably immensely positive - provoking excitement, thrills and an outpouring of happiness:
That @starwars force Ep 7 trailer 2 was ace! Bring on Christmas! #StarWarsCelebration #StarWars
— Chris Oldfield (@KitOldfield) April 16, 2015
Seriously, chills & tears. I didn't expect that to happen. #StarWarsCelebration
— Jeb Hoge (@Jeb_Hoge) April 16, 2015
The new trailer for #StarWarsTheForceAwakens is incredible !!! #chills #StarWarsCelebration
— Andrew...
- 4/16/2015
- Digital Spy
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