Chicago Film Festival 2018: Albert Berger’s Keynote

Film producer Albert Berger returned to Chicago to serve as the keynote speaker of the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival Industry Days. Albert Berger never wanted to be a producer.  It just kind of happened that way.  It just so happened that he and producing partner Ron Yerxa just happened to own a copy of This Boy’s Life by Tobias Wolff.  They didn’t even own the theatrical rights when they headed off to the 1989…

"Chicago Film Festival 2018: Albert Berger’s Keynote"

Chicago Film Festival 2018: Industry Days – A Midwest Career

During the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival, the panels held during Industry Days allowed for both conversations and networking.  While I was not able to get to everything I wanted to, I was able to get to a few key panels. I don’t go into these panels from the perspective of reporting on them.  Instead, I attend Industry Days for the insights that the panelists offer.  Improv is one of the reasons why I moved…

"Chicago Film Festival 2018: Industry Days – A Midwest Career"