CIMM Fest Chicago: Chicago International Movies and Music Festival

CHICAGO - March 19, 2013 - PRLog -- This spring marks the 5th annual CIMM Fest: The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (http://www.conciergepreferred.com/chicago-festivals/5212-cimm-fest-2013-chicago.html). The fest takes place from April 18 -21, and is a four day long showcase of stimulating films and concerts that feature the newest and most advanced visual and audio equipment, Q & A sessions, and a focus on the importance of the relationship between cinema and music.

Filmmakers, musicians and fans from all over will gather at different theaters, galleries, pubs, and concert venues that make up CIMM in the Wicker Park and Logan Square neighborhoods. The films screened represent many different artist backgrounds and cultures and include fiction, documentaries, music documentaries, shorts and concert/music videos. The focus is on either cinema that is about music or films where music plays an integral role in a unique, new, or non-conventional way. Likewise, the live performances have some form of video accompaniment, utilize film, or are inspired by cinema.

The fest is also competitive, with a jury assigned to each category, compiled of notable and up-and-coming individuals in both the independent film and music industry.

CIMM Festival is the creation of BulletProof Film’s Ilko Davidov and Josh Chicoine of the Cloudbirds and The M’s, who both had a similar vision to create a festival that accentuated the relationships between film and music. Now in its fifth year, the event has gradually become its own institution within Chicago’s many film and music based festivals. Each year the fest draws more attendees and integrates more filmmakers, musicians, artists and other participants.

Aside from attending as a fan, there are volunteer opportunities for those interested in being a part of this year’s festival.

The CIMMFest website (http://cimmfest.org/) has the full schedule of films, concerts and other events, venues, participating filmmakers and musicians, volunteer and sponsor details, and ticket information.
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