Small Forces Story to Screen at Midwest Independent Film Festival
October 27, 2017
Our story about the charitable and delicious business Felix’s Famous Cookies will screen at the Midwest Independent Film Festival on November 7th. We are honored to be included amongst so many great filmmakers in our community. A full list of the shorts is available here.
If you’re in the area, please join us at the festival. Tickets are available here. The festivities kick off with a Pre-Show Cocktail Reception at Landmark Century Centre Cinema (2828 North Clark, Chicago) at 6 p.m. Before the films screen, there will be a Producer’s Panel at 6:30 pm in the theater. The shorts program screens at 7:30 p.m, and a reception will follow. We hope to see you there!
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Small Forces publishes piece for Philanthropy Journal News
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Small Forces Story to Screen at Midwest Independent Film Festival
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