CHICAGO– Erica Duffy is calling it her “Last Hurrah” (for now), as she announced a few months ago she was moving on from the Executive Director position at the Midwest Film Festival, after five years. There is no better way to honor her than to join the celebration that kicks off the Awards Season on November 14th, the 2024 BESTOFTHEMIDWEST Awards. For ticket information, click 2024 BMAs. !—break—>
The BESTOFTHEMIDWEST Award ceremony honors the 2024 filmmakers who participated in the Midwest Film Festival (nominees below). The event will take place at the southwest CineCity Studio in Chicago. The evening begins at 6pm with a VIP reception, followed by doors opening at 7pm. The Awards are conferred at 8pm and there is an afterparty following the ceremony.
At CineCity Studio in Chicago
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Erica Duffy was named Executive Director of the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) in 2019, and guided it through the pandemic while steadily increasing the festival’s profile and stature. She is the founder and owner of Camera Ambassador – a camera, grip, and electric rental company – with clients that range from independent artists in music and film to global advertising and commercials, in addition to her several film producer credits.
On a personal note, I’ve experienced nothing but a welcoming atmosphere in the MFF that Erica has built in her tenure, and her leadership in the film community speaks to her passion, kindness and illuminating presence. The MFF and Chicago has nothing but profound appreciation for what she has done for the film and the entire community.
2024 BESTOFTHEMIDWEST Nominees
Photo credit: MidwestFilm.com
Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com talked to Executive Director Erica Duffy on then, now and into the next phase …
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