Visual Nonsense

Outside of march’s booklet. 

March 5th

http://scars.tv/av/20101204/the-stories-of-women.htm

Check out Janet Kuyper’s Stories of Women from 12/4/10!

Schedule for 1/1/11

BIG NEWS COMING SOON!

First flier for 1/1/11

Janet Kuypers reads her poem “Coslow’s” live at Visual Nonsense. 12/04/10

The Cab Ride

Written, Directed and Produced 

by Giuseppe Scarpitta

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY

Giuseppe Scarpitta attended Northwestern University where he studied Biology, Cinema Studies and Acting. Although choosing to build a career in Nuclear Medicine, he never lost interest in Filmmaking. Over the years he has Directed and Produced a number of films including Das Slimey (a spoof on Young Frankenstein), Timber Trails (a documentary serving to protect an ancient Indian burial ground), Happily After, Boy’s Life and various music videos.  

FILM BACKGROUND

The Cab Ride, his biggest Directorial production to date, began as an Internet Short Story about a Taxi Driver who explains the importance of doing small favors for strangers that can result in touching people’s lives in large ways.  After writing the screenplay to reflect his view of the Taxi Driver’s scenario, the vision became a reality.  Upon completion, The Cab Ride to date has gained recognition from multiple Event Screenings and Official Selection status in twelve Film Festivals. 

FILM SYNOPSIS

Joe Mielenski has a chip on his shoulder.  He thinks he’s been dealt a short deck of cards, but trudges through life the best he can as a Taxi Driver.  Enter Grace Stevens, a terminally ill woman who needs his help to get to a hospice to live out her final days.  As they travel along her chosen route, it becomes an astounding trip through memory lane.  Eventually their generational contrasts and differences of opinion surface, but in the long run they find a way to influence each other’s lives.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Winner: 

• The Aloha Accolades Award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking
• The Honolulu International Film Festival 2009

Finalist:

• Twin Rivers Media Festival 2009 (Fourth Place) – Ashville, NC
• The Central Florida Film Festival 2009  (2nd Place, Best Mini Feature) – Ocoee, FL

Official Selection:

• The Lake County Film Festival 2009 – Grayslake, IL 
• The Sarasota Fringe Filmmaker Festival 2009 – Sarasota, FL
• The Muskegon Int’l Film Festival 2009 – Muskegon, MI
• Official Selection: The Washougal Film Festival 2009 – Washougal, WA
• The Naperville Independent Film Festival 2009 – Naperville, IL
• The Sundial Film Festival 2010 (2nd Place, Best Short Film) – Redding, CA
• NewFilmmakers Film Festival  (Spring 2010) – New York, NY
• The Beloit International Film Festival 2010 – Beloit, WI
• The Swing State Film Festival 2010 – Lake Villa, IL

SEE IT AT 9PM 12/4/10 WITH VISUAL NONSENSE!

SWING STATE!

$6 COVER!

FREE COFFEE!

Complete schedule for December! 

There will be plenty of gaps between the films we will be giving to any individuals who’d like to open mic for 10 minutes or so. Bring your poems!