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Chicago – It was a night of stars, tributes and memories as Cinema/Chicago, the organization that presents the annual Chicago International Film Festival, honored the Founder of the Fest (and longtime Artistic Director) Michael Kutza at their 2018 Summer Gala on July 14th. Appearing on the Red Carpet to honor the Chicago cinema icon, who will be retiring at the end of the year, were movie stars Kathleen Turner and Terrence Howard, directors Andrew Davis (“The Fugitive”) and Steve James (“Hoop Dreams), as well as the iconic movie producer Paula Wagner.
Michael Kutza was 22 years old in 1965, when he founded the Chicago International Film Festival, with former silent film star and Chicagoan Colleen Moore. He was Artistic Director until 2017, and held that title longer than any other festival Ad in history… and in honor of that record and...
Chicago – It was a night of stars, tributes and memories as Cinema/Chicago, the organization that presents the annual Chicago International Film Festival, honored the Founder of the Fest (and longtime Artistic Director) Michael Kutza at their 2018 Summer Gala on July 14th. Appearing on the Red Carpet to honor the Chicago cinema icon, who will be retiring at the end of the year, were movie stars Kathleen Turner and Terrence Howard, directors Andrew Davis (“The Fugitive”) and Steve James (“Hoop Dreams), as well as the iconic movie producer Paula Wagner.
Michael Kutza was 22 years old in 1965, when he founded the Chicago International Film Festival, with former silent film star and Chicagoan Colleen Moore. He was Artistic Director until 2017, and held that title longer than any other festival Ad in history… and in honor of that record and...
- 7/25/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – One of the greatest representatives of Chicago cinema history, Michael Kutza, the Founder and CEO of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced his retirement after 55 years on North America’s oldest film festival. He will be honored at the Festival Summer Gala in Chicago on July 14th, 2018.
The Gala, appropriately called “Celebrating Michael,” will be chaired by Chaz Ebert, Candice Jordan and Maria Pappas, and will take place Loews Chicago. The event will feature film luminaries and guests to honor Michael’s passion for cinema and his dedication to fostering the appreciation of film for an entire career. Michael Kutza was 22 years old in 1964, when he founded the Chicago International Film Festival, with former silent film star and Chicagoan Colleen Moore. He was Artistic Director until 2017, and held that title longer than any other festival Artistic Director. As part of the event, Michael will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Gala, appropriately called “Celebrating Michael,” will be chaired by Chaz Ebert, Candice Jordan and Maria Pappas, and will take place Loews Chicago. The event will feature film luminaries and guests to honor Michael’s passion for cinema and his dedication to fostering the appreciation of film for an entire career. Michael Kutza was 22 years old in 1964, when he founded the Chicago International Film Festival, with former silent film star and Chicagoan Colleen Moore. He was Artistic Director until 2017, and held that title longer than any other festival Artistic Director. As part of the event, Michael will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- 6/24/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Kutza co-founded Chicago International Film Festival in 1964.
Michael Kutza the founder and CEO of Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, will step down at the end of the year.
Kutza co-founded the in 1964 and served as the festival’s artistic director through 2017.
The festivl’s board have organised a gala to celebrate Kutza’s 55-year career, where they will present him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Chaz Ebert, Candace Jordan, and Maria Pappas will chair the ‘Celebrating Michael’ event set for July 14.
After co-founding the Chicago International Film Festival with silent screen actress Colleen Moore, Kutza...
Michael Kutza the founder and CEO of Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, will step down at the end of the year.
Kutza co-founded the in 1964 and served as the festival’s artistic director through 2017.
The festivl’s board have organised a gala to celebrate Kutza’s 55-year career, where they will present him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Chaz Ebert, Candace Jordan, and Maria Pappas will chair the ‘Celebrating Michael’ event set for July 14.
After co-founding the Chicago International Film Festival with silent screen actress Colleen Moore, Kutza...
- 5/8/2018
- by Jenn Sherman
- ScreenDaily
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