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Deprived

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I recently was cast in the short film Deprived, directed by Mike Horky. Here is a still from the film.

Where There's a Will...

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Where There's a Will...
Directed & Produced by Janet B. Milstein

Written by Janet B. Milstein & Tara Hunter
in Association with
Je Suis Talent

I recently taught a third Acting in Film class with Je Suis Talent in which the students participated in an independent short film shoot! The new film is called 
Where There's a Will... The actors were challenged to apply what they learned in class to an actual short indie film! The actors did a great job!

The next film class and shoot will be starting soon! Class is limited to 6 students so contact me asap if you're interested in learning more! 
Where There's a Will... on IMDb

We have an IMDb page which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us!


3 Squares webseries

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I recently acted in the comic webseries 3 Squares which is currently in post production. Here is a still from the shoot. Keep your eyes out for this funny webisode!

Mr. Goodman film premiere

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I acted in the film Mr. Goodman which recently had its premiere screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Here is the poster and keep your eyes out for the film.

Normal film premiere

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The feature film Normal, written and directed by Nicholas Richards, which I was cast in, recently had its film premiere at the beautiful AMC movie theater in downtown Chicago. Normal is now in the festival circuit so keep your eyes out for this fun film! 

CFFFMF & Meredith's Magic Wand

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I recently founded The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival. The mission of the group is to create more roles in film for women that break from the restricting Hollywood standards. We recently produced our first film, Meredith's Magic Wand!  It was made as part of a 72-hour film contest which really challenged the cast & crew alike!                 
                

Meredith's Magic Wand
Produced & Directed by Janet B. Milstein
Written by Barbara Lhota & Janet B. Milstein


Meredith's Magic Wand has a Facebook page and an IMDb page. Please check them both out and like our pages! Thanks!

The Monkey's Paw

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I was recently cast in the short film The Monkey's Paw. Here is a still from the film. 

Sick Smelly Dirty Politics

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Sick Smelly Dirty Politics
Directed & Produced by Janet B. Milstein

Co-written by Janet B Milstein & Barbara Lhota
in Association with
Je Suis Talent

I recently taught a second Acting in Film class with Je Suis Talent in which the students participated in an independent short film shoot! The new film is called Sick Smelly Dirty Politics. The actors were challenged to apply what they learned in class to an actual short indie film! The next film class and shoot will be starting soon! Class is limited to 6 students so contact me asap if you're interested in learning more! 

Sick Smelly Dirty Politics on IMDb

We have an IMDb page which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us!

Spoiled

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The film Spoiled, which I acted in, directed by Carter Martin, is currently entering the festival circuit. Please LIKE the Facebook page and check back for updates.

The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup

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I recently founded a new film group which is focused on creating more roles for all types of women in film, in front of and behind the camera. Check it out.

The Sleepover

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The Sleepover
Written, Directed & Produced
by Janet B. Milstein
in Association with
Je Suis Talent & Glass City Films


I recently taught a new exciting film class with Je Suis Talent in which the students participated in an independent short film shoot! The film is called The Sleepover. The actors did a wonderful job and learned so much on set making the film! Special thanks to the guys of Glass City Films and my awesome female crew members!

The Sleepover on IMDb

We have an IMDb page which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us!

Blindsided Updates

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BLINDSIDED
Co-written/co-produced by Janet B Milstein & Barbara Lhota
Directed, Edited & Scored by Mark Lynall

The short film BLINDSIDED now has a website, a Facebook film page , an IMDb Page, a trailer, some cool behind-the-scenes footage, and a cool DVD cover design! Please check them all out and LIKE our Facebook page for updates!


Want and Need

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I was recently cast in the short film Want and Need, directed by Lila Yanow. Here is a still from the film. 

Kickstand

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I recently was cast in the short film Kickstand, directed by Kenny Savoca. It was an absolute pleasure working with Kenny. He is a wonderful director. Here is a still from the film. 

Zero Count

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I was recently cast in the short film Zero Count, written by Barbara Lhota and directed by Elaine Tuman. Here is a still from the film. 

Power Singles Wins Awards

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POWER SINGLES

Written by Janet B. Milstein & Barbara Lhota


Produced by Hourglass Films
Directed by Matt Wechsler

Starring: Kristin Broadwell, Deirdre Hayes, Janet B. Milstein, Bill Redding & Andrew Shaw



 It screened at the Portage Theater as 1 of 45 films made in Chicago for the competition.

RUNNER UP Best Film 2009
WINNER - Best Director
WINNER - Best Special Effects
NOMINATED - Best Screenplay
NOMINATED - Best Sound Design
NOMINATED - Best Cinematography
NOMINATED - Best Use of Character
NOMINATED - Audience Award Group C

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