Current News & Projects
6 new Short Films |
STORIES STARRING KIDS
Check out my new kids' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, etc. Our Website: Listen: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Google Podcasts: Anchor: Pocket Casts: Stitcher: Breaker: RadioPublic: Overcast: Blue Dream Queen Produced & Directed by Janet B. Milstein Written by Ellie Campbell & Janet B. Milstein A Fearless Flicks production Blue Dream Queen ...on IMDB Blue Dream Queen ...on Facebook Shakespearean Manipulation Produced & Directed & Written by Janet B. Milstein A Fearless Flicks Production Shakespearean Manipulation...on IMDb Shakespearean Manipulation...on Facebook The Pickup (Truck) Produced & Directed & Written by Janet B. Milstein A Fearless Flicks Production The Pickup (Truck)...on IMDb The Pickup (Truck)...on Facebook Parole Diaries Produced & Directed by Janet B. Milstein Written by April D. & Josh Frias A Fearless Flicks Production Parole Diaries...on IMDb Parole Diaries...on Facebook Using Produced & Directed by Janet B. Milstein Written by Graciela Cuevas, Danny Sacketos & Janet B. Milstein A Fearless Flicks Production Using...on IMDb Using...on Facebook Neighborly Luv Produced & Directed by Janet B. Milstein Written by April D. A Fearless Flicks Production Neighborly Luv...on IMDb Neighborly Luv...on Facebook I recently produced and directed six new short films starring a handful of my talented private acting students. We have IMDb and Facebook pages, which we hope you'll check out and like! Thanks so much! |
Raeanne's Gotta Win: A Practical Guide to Dragon Slaying
My new books!
Crash Course Volume 1 and 2
By Janet B. Milstein I recently completed two new books - one on the business of acting and one on auditioning for theater - from a new series I started called Crash Course. They are published by Smith & Kraus, Inc. They should be in bookstores and on Amazon soon! Please check them out! |
St. Athanasius 10th Annual Reunion Oscars
St. Athanasius 10th Annual Reunion Oscars
Directed by Janet B. Milstein Written by Jim Durkin, Janet B. Milstein and the 8th grade class I recently directed a play for the graduating 8th grade class at St. Athanasius Middle School in Evanston, IL. We created the play around the theme of the Oscars, set 10 years in the future at a St. A reunion. The play was performed at Haven Middle School in Evanston. We had song and dance numbers, videos, and lots of scenes. The students did an amazing job! |
Fractured
Fractured
Directed & Written by Janet B. Milstein Produced by Carter Martin A Fearless Flicks Production I recently wrote and directed a new short film and had the chance to work alongside one of my talented private acting students. We have an IMDb page coming soon, which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us! Fractured...on IMDb. Fractured...on Facebook. |
Grading Curves
Grading Curves
Directed & Written by Janet B. Milstein Produced by Carter Martin A Fearless Flicks Production I recently wrote and directed a new short film with three of my talented private acting students. We have an IMDb page which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us! Grading Curves...on IMDb. Grading Curves...on Facebook. |
Who Gets Dad?
Who Gets Dad?
Directed & Written & Produced by Carter Martin A Fearless Flicks Production I recently acted in a new short film and had the chance to work alongside the talented Matthew Ellenwood. We had a blast! We have an IMDb page coming soon, which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us! Who Gets Dad...on IMDb. Who Gets Dad?...on Facebook. |
Tweet Revenge
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Tweet Revenge
Directed & Written by Janet B. Milstein Produced by Carter Martin A Fearless Flicks Production I recently wrote and directed a new short film with three of my talented private acting students. We have an IMDb page which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us! Tweet Revenge...on IMDb. Tweet Revenge...on Facebook. |
The Survivors
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The Survivors
Directed, Written & Produced by Janet B. Milstein A Fearless Flicks Production I recently taught an Acting in Film course to a small group of private students which culminated in a short independent film shoot.The actors were challenged to apply what they learned in class and they did a great job! This course is limited to 6 students so contact me if you're interested in learning more. An audition is required. We have an IMDb page which you can check out and like, as well as a Facebook page. Please like us! The Survivors...on IMDb. The Survivors...on Facebook. |
Deprived
Deprived
I recently was cast in the short film Deprived, directed by Mike Horky. Here is a still from the film. We have an IMDb page. Please like us! Deprived on IMDb. |
Where There's a Will...
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 web series
Mr. Goodman film premiere
Mr. Goodman
Written by Thomas Pace Directed by Pradeep Paga 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. We have an IMDb. Please like us! Mr. Goodman on IMDb. |
Normal film premiere
Normal
Written and Directed by Nicholas Richards 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! Normal has an IMDb page. Please like us! Normal on IMDb. |
CFFFMF & Meredith's Magic Wand
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
Sick Smelly Dirty Politics
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. 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
Spoiled
Directed & Written by Carter Martin 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. Spoiled on IMDb. Spoiled on Facebook |
The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup
The Sleepover
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
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
Kickstand
Zero Count
Power Singles Wins Awards
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 Power Singles on IMDb. |