“Ugly Cry” closes the Cinema Femme Film Festival
The spotlight is shining on cinematic excellence this week as the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival takes center stage at the Music Box Theatre. Running from October 11 to October 13, this festival is more than just a screening series; it is a vibrant platform dedicated to showcasing the exceptional storytelling of women and non-binary filmmakers.
The event culminates in a spectacular finale, with the festival wrapping up tomorrow night, October 13, featuring the Chicago premiere of Emily Robinson’s poignant film, Ugly Cry. The evening promises a compelling mix of cinematic viewing and meaningful discussion, culminating in a Q&A session with Robinson, stars Aaron Dominguez and Robin Tunny, and moderator Marya E. Gates.
Adding to the evening’s emotional weight, Emily Robinson will also receive a special Tribute Award, honoring a legacy of outstanding work from filmmakers such as Dawn Porter, Isabel Sandoval, and Jennifer Reeder.
The festival’s mission is powerfully reflected in its curation. The programming team, including Emily Jacobson, Allison Torem, Aja Essex, and Cortlyn Kelly, emphasized that the festival exists to ensure that the voices of women and non-binary creators are never silenced. Their dedication ensures that these stellar creative works receive the space they deserve to be shared and seen.
The schedule for the festival is packed with cinematic opportunity. Tonight, audiences can catch two short film programs at 7 pm and 9 pm. Tomorrow night will feature the awards ceremony, starting with the presentation of the Chaz Ebert Phenomenal Person in Film Award, followed by the special screening of Ugly Cry at 6:45 pm, and a final program of shorts at 9 pm.
If you are looking to experience groundbreaking and emotionally resonant cinema, there is no better place than the Music Box Theatre for the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the brilliance that defines modern filmmaking.
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