Nick Demeris, supporting actor in CNGM’s 2011 feature film Two Days in February, got down in what only could be called “a loopedal extravaganza.”  The video was captured from his performance at Town Hall Pub in Chicago this past Sunday (January 31).  Demeris graduated from Illinois State University in 2008 with a degree in Theatre and has been working in Chicago as a professional actor ever since.

Demeris’ talents go beyond just performing, as he has developed a brand new workshop in the past year that draws a correlation between modern Hip Hop music and William Shakespeare’s plays. The workshop was designed so students from middle school to college could get on their feet and participate in games to obtain an active understanding of the rhetorical devices and stories in both Hip Hop and Shakespeare.

Swing by Demeris’ YouTube page to watch other videos such as the Clif Rap Video, Mr. Charger Mashup and Sun Rise Rap!  Nick Demeris plays Randy in Two Days in February, which will be submitted to film festivals beginning in January of 2011.

Kicking production off to a solid start in 2010, the team behind Dennis Florine’s next music video, Romina wrapped production in mid January.  The video was directed by Michael P. Noens and produced by Erica Lynn Schmeck.  Along with Florine, the video features the talents of Kat Steffens, Conor Burke, Brian Rohde, Sydney Allison, Nick Cardiff, Morgan Gire, Preston Tate Jr and Tony Buto.

In the early stages of post production, Romina is currently scheduled to be released this spring.  Producers plan to submit the video to music and video festivals around the country.  The song is also featured in Noens’ John Hughes-inspired romantic comedy, Darren & Abbey.

To check out the song itself, visit myspace.com/dennisflo!

CNGM Pictures is proud to announce that Coasting will be having its World Premiere as an Official Selection of the 7th annual Lake County Film Festival in Grayslake, Illinois!  The festival will run from March 4th through March 8th at the College of Lake County.  Details on the film’s official screening time and date have not yet been determined, but will be shortly.

Since 2006, CNGM has been quite fortunate to have had a film selection at the festival each year.  In 2006, CNGM produced Unknown (in association with Graye Horizon Pictures) written and directed by Nick Thompson.  Steve Coulter’s Fate Twisted Simply then made its festival debut at the 2007 festival.  In 2008, screenwriter David B. Grelck’s feature directorial debut, White Out, found its way into competition.  Finally, Sean Colbert’s quirky comedy short, Gnome Man’s Land was featured in the 2009 Lake County Shorts Program.

This March, come out to support the Lake County Film Festival and all the great films that have been selected!

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!