Illinois Film Office Announces “The Painter” Winner of Annual Shortcuts Competition"The Painter" Premieres at 2013 Chicago International Film Festival
By: Illinois Film Office Filmed at Columbia College’s Media Production Center and featuring a cast of Chicago South Side youth, "The Painter" portrays a boy who lives in a world where violence surrounds him and his sole means of survival is to escape through his art. Amarok worked with two highlyregarded Chicago organizations that help children living in high-risk neighborhoods: "Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders," Governor Pat Quinn said. "These young people show the world that despite the past, youth can lead communities toward peaceful coexistence." "The Painter" was written and directed by Columbia College Chicago faculty member Kevin Cooper, produced by Deanna Cooper and executive produced by Emil Arab. Shortcuts was designed to encourage filmmakers across the state to explore their creativity and showcase their skills. "In its sixth year, Shortcuts entries were exciting and innovative," Illinois’ film industry generated $184 million in spending in 2012 and created 2,200 fulltime equivalent jobs in Illinois. In addition to several blockbuster films and a thriving commercial production industry, 2013 has thus far been a record-breaking year for television production. A record six dramatic TV series are filming in Illinois this year, pouring an estimated $150 million into the Illinois economy. The Illinois Film Office is dedicated to advancing Illinois’ reputation as a world-class film destination. The office actively pursues film projects and encourages the training and hiring of Illinois residents. More information on the Shortcuts contest and the Illinois Film Office can be found at http://www.illinoisfilm.biz. Photos: https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ End
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