Film News: Nominations Announced For Best of the Midwest Film Awards

Printer-friendly versionPrinter-friendly versionE-mail page to friendE-mail page to friendPDF versionPDF version
No votes yet

CHICAGO – The Midwest Independent Film Festival, which convenes every first Tuesday of the month, is fast becoming an institution in Chicago and an influential barometer for the local and Midwestern film scene. On Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, their annual “Best of the Midwest” Awards will be handed out. Hosting the event is the co-founder of the Midwest Indie, Mike McNamara. Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com serves on the Awards Committee.

Best of the Midwest
The ‘Best of the Midwest’ Awards, December 4th, 2012
Photo Credit: www.MidwestFilm.com

The following films and performances are nominated for the “Best of the Midwest” Awards…

StarBest Music Video
“Moonbeams,” directed by Sam Macon
“Everything Will Be Fine,” directed by Nate DuFort
“War Again,” directed by Paul Griswold
“Are You Gonna Break My Heart,” directed by Will Meyers
“Villain,” directed by Logan Hall

StarBest Short Film
“The Promise,” directed by Bill Roach and Joel Edwards
“Advantage: Weinberg,” directed by David Singer
“Wednesday’s Child,” directed by Rocco Cataldo
“The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant,” directed by Julia Reichert and Stephen Bognar
“L Train,” directed by Anna Musso
“The Wheel,” directed by John Roberts

StarBest Editing
Leslie Simmer, “As Goes Janesville”

Brian Jun, “Joint Body”

Jill DiBiase, “Close Quarters”
Adam Gacka, Andy Fink and Paul Matian, 
“Sadermania: From Fanship to Friendship”
Eric Houtz, “Faster!”

StarBest Cinematography
Ryan Samul, “Joint Body”

Joel Edwards, “The Promise”

Michael Kwielford, “Lac du Flambeau”

Carlo Besasie, “The Wheel”

Stephanie Dufford, “Close Quarters”

Travis Auclair, “Moonbeams”

StarBest Female Actor
Susan Messing, “Close Quarters”

Meredith Droeger, “Wednesday’s Child”

Erin Breen, “Lac du Flambeau”

Jenny Strubin, “Faster!”

Khadijah Davis, “L Train”

StarBest Male Actor
Stephen Louis Grush, “Lac du Flambeau”

Richard Jenkins, “Liberal Arts”

Josh Radnor, “Liberal Arts”

Jack Foley, “Advantage: Weinberg”
T. J. Jagadowski, “Close Quarters”

StarBest Screenplay
Josh Radnor, “Liberal Arts”

Ron Falzone/Ensemble, “Close Quarters”

Brian Jun, “Joint Body”

David Singer, “Advantage: Weinberg”

Ryan Plato, “The Wheel”

StarBest Director
Josh Radnor, “Liberal Arts”

Julia Reichert and Stephen Bognar, “The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant”

Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin, “Undefeated”

Brian Jun, “Joint Body”

Anna Musso, “L Train”

StarBest Feature Film
“Joint Body,” directed by Brian Jun

“Undefeated,” directed by Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin

“Sadermania: From Fanship to Friendship,” directed by Adam Gacka

“Close Quarters,” directed by Jack C. Newell

“As Goes Janesville,” directed by Brad Lichtenstein

“Liberal Arts,” directed by Josh Radnor

Limited tickets are still available for the “Best of the Midwest” Awards, presented by the Midwest Independent Film Festival on December 4th, 2012, at The Underground, 56 W. Illinois Street, Chicago. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Senior Staff Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2012 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

User Login

Free Giveaway Mailing

TV, DVD, BLU-RAY & THEATER REVIEWS

  • Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose

    CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.

  • Little Bear Ridge Road STEPPENWOLF

    CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.

Advertisement



HollywoodChicago.com on Twitter

archive

HollywoodChicago.com Top Ten Discussions
referendum
tracker