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Founded in 2009, The Talking Pictures Festival is organized by Percolator Films, a non-profit film organization that's also behind Evanston’s popular, ten-year old Reeltime film and discussion series.  
For the festival, Percolator Films partners with local community groups, businesses, and organizations, including NEXT Theatre at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Hotel Orrington, and the Evanston Public Library, to bring new independent films to Evanston and beyond.http://www.percolatorfilms.orghttp://www.percolatorfilms.orghttp://www.percolatorfilms.org/percolatorfilms/Reeltime.htmlhttp://www.percolatorfilms.orghttp://www.epl.orghttp://www.percolatorfilms.org/percolatorfilms/Reeltime.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3shapeimage_3_link_4

May 6 - 9, 2010

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2010 TALKING PICTURES FESTIVAL



More than 1,100 audience members attended the second annual Talking Pictures Festival to sample independent films from around the world mixed with brand new offerings by local filmmakers. From Steve James’ No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson to Laura Israel’s Windfall and Annette Apitz’ Fighting Fish, the fest showcased an exciting selection of new independent films often accompanied by in-depth discussions with filmmakers, experts and community groups.


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