Indie Incubator 8 Review

The Indie Incubator Film Festival turned 8 last week. I have been lucky to be a part of this phenomenon for the past 7 installments. Of course, there are two individuals who have been there from the very beginning – Matt Kubinski and Charles Klein. They have done an excellent job growing and refining this film fest throughout the years. In my opinion, this latest chapter was their best! As a whole, the crop of films shown at the Original Mother’s last Tuesday was the highest quality yet. What these young filmmakers may lack in budget they make-up for in a wealth of creativity. The films shown are judged by a panel of judges (Kathy Byrne, Kit Wood & myself) with the winning film earning a chance to be shown on WTTW’s Image Union. If I were in charge of Image Union, I would show at least 3 films from the festival. The first highlight was Already Happened brought to us by Orange Chair productions. The focus here is on a CD player that may or may not be a time-travel device. Very well produced, drew me in…I did not want it to end. The second highlight was Rock Star – a very funny video from Lola Balatro. We hear and see a Rock Star battle with the rock ' n roll lifestyle as he tries not to burnout. The last highlight was the brightest. Theory of Everything Productions screened the 3 part masterpiece Never. We were fortunate a couple of fests before to see the first part of Never and I loved it back then. Now complete – this film has the distinction of being the best film ever to screen at an Indie Incubator Film Fest. Both Devon Ford and Chris Lane (the mind and money behind Never) were on hand to receive the award for Best in Fest. If you have not jumped in on the fun yet, you are really missing out. Next Incubator is in November – do yourself a favor and make it out for the event!!!

Ry's Rating: A must attend event !!