Get your tickets today for the World Premiere of the local feature film, Driver’s Ed Mutiny!  The story follows three teenagers who have to make their way from Chicago to Los Angeles, each for their own personal reasons. With no other options, they hijack their driver’s ed car and embark on a coming-of-age journey down the historic Route 66, with plenty of bumps along the way.

A feature-length comedy/drama, Driver’s Ed Mutiny is the second feature from local filmmaking group Collateral Damage Productions. It was shot at 51 locations across 9 different states and is making its world premiere at the Wilmette Theatre (1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL. 60091) on Monday, February 22 at 7:30 PM.

Cast and crew will be in attendance so public seating is limited.  Buy your tickets now for this one-time event!

The film’s producers, director and story analysts have begun to workshop the script with screenwriter Nick Cardiff.  The collaborative team of artists are breaking down the elements in the script to get it ready for the final production draft.  Producers are estimating that production dates will be set by the end of April 2010.  Auditions and production crew hiring is expected to begin in late April or early May.

Fortress of Forever tells the story of Danny, a 22-year old who has just graduated from college in Chicago with his close girlfriend, Kate.  Having not returned to his small-town home in the past five years until now, he finds himself catching up with his old high school friends that have yet to leave town. The longer he stays, the harder he finds it to leave.  Danny has the desire and drive for something greater, but finds himself building non-existent walls that prevent him from escaping his self-inflicted fortress.

Keep checking for updates on this title as pre-production develops!

CNGM Pictures would like to congratulate Jared Winkler, Enrico Natale, Mershad Torabi and Ricky Rodriquez for wrapping production on their pilot, No Names!  The project was headed up by MORE Productions (based out of Los Angeles, California), which is the same company that produced Darren & Abbey and the recently released Dennis Florine music video, For the Sinews in Your Footsteps.  The production also featured Cuba Road franchise star Nicholas Joseph Harden, as well as Irving Renquist, Ghost Hunter’s Erica Lynn Schmeck.

CNGM welcomes you to become a fan of MORE Productions on Facebook!

Tonight is the night!

Don’t miss the Women in Film Kickoff Party tonight at The Underground (56 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL. 60654).  The whole event kicks off at 8:00 PM with an open bar and free appetizers!  It’s a great opportunity to network with peers in the industry and support an incredible organization.  If purchased online before the event, tickets are only $5 for members or $15 for non-members.  At the door, $10 for members and only $20 for non-members.

The evening is going to be filled with tons of prize opportunities!  Raffle items include: Movie Passes, an iTunes Gift Card, Saturday Night Live (Seasons 1 & 2) on DVD, plus much more!  Just for attending, you will receive one free raffle ticket.

If you cannot attend, but would like to show your support, CNGM Pictures encourages you to make a donation to the organization.  CNGM representatives will be in attendance and we hope to see you there!