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Chicago area native debuts film about gun violence.

(Zion, IL) – Many students who graduate in the performing arts field may find it challenging to
find a career after graduating. For many people this means applying for internships and working
underpaid and odd jobs to earn a decent income. While this is usually the case, Berylanne Lynch has her
own way of working in the creative field – by directing and producing her very own films and plays that
she writes.
Berylanne Lynch is a native from Zion, IL. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2012
with a B.S. in theatre studies with a concentration in directing and theatre management. She is also a
Zion-Benton Township High School 2008 graduate, and attended courses at the College of Lake County
before transferring to Illinois State in 2009.
As an aspiring artist, she continued to pursue the arts after graduating, despite the difficult
obstacles it may offer. Lynch has directed and produced a short film, “Out of Range” this summer which
opened at Chicago Filmmakers earlier this month and will premiere online for two weeks on October 24th
.
“Out of Range” is about a college student that experiences a powerful coincidence that changes her life.
The 21 minute film was shot in hot spots Chicago, Miggy Smalls Sports Bar in Waukegan IL, and parts of
Zion, IL. The film explores the deep meaning of chance, coincidence, and gun violence within Chicago.
The film will be submitted to the Atlanta Film Festival and the Catlow Local Shorts Film Festival.
Lynch is also currently directing and producing a play this fall at Gorilla Tango Theatre,
Bucktown. “The UnderGround Effect” is a short, whimsical play that explores racism, social norms, and
interracial love in the Black community.
Although she has her hands full with managing two of her own productions, Ms. Lynch is also
pursuing a Master’s in written communication at National-Louis University, Chicago. Her goals include
teaching fundamental writing and theatre courses in the future.
“I believe anyone can break into their field, no matter how challenging. You may not get hired or
paid right away, but you still have to stay focused, remain confident, and basically be your own boss.
Living in a small town without bountiful entertainment or theatre companies unlike Chicago can be hard,
but I believe it can be an advantage as well.” Lynch started her own production company, B-Anne

Productions, in 2013 that is based in Lake County.


Full film available online here at: Out of Range Short Film






 

Amara's Day of Action!

Amara is ready to call you into action! Her goal is 50,000 signatures from registered voters. It is our job to go to the people and make sure this happens! This is an exciting moment in the campaign and we need you to make sure Amara succeeds! We need all the help we can get as we start this movement of change, growth and equality. Please invite your family and friends to come with you on Saturday, September 6 or email us at: volunteers@amaraforchicago.com to sign up to be a volunteer. You can also click this link: amaraforchicago.com/volunteer The time is now! Amara needs you! Chicago needs you! Join the movement. One Chicago, Our Chicago www.amaraforchicago.com ‪#‎AmaraforChicago‬

Labor Day Message from Mayoral candidate #AmaraEnyia

Identity and Graffiti

Aug 26:  "Identity and Graffiti" about Chicago Iraqi vet by film maker @Stacia, a star in the making.
#BlackMediaChi
#blackmediachi, #CultureofBlackChicago, #twelvepercentmedia

Identity and Graffiti from Stacia Smith on Vimeo.

SouthSide Soul Festival

On Saturday, September 13th, we are closing out Chicago’s summer festival season with the Southside Soul Festival!

Join us for a FREE, soul-filled experience, hosted by Damon Williams with performances from one of R&B’s smoothest singer-songwriter-producers, DWELE! 

Taking place on a 4 block long blocked off section of 87th Street from Jeffrey Ave. to Paxton Ave, this neo-soul celebration will also include sounds from Chicago artists including Aniba Hotep & The Sol Collective, V. Holmes “A Tribute to the Motown Greats”, Noah the Genius, and Class Act Orchestra.

Presented by the Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc. and South Shore Chamber, Inc., the Southside Soul Festival aims to encourage stability, economic and business development, as well as safer, cleaner communities in which to develop our community’s youth.

100 Positive Black Men @ Daniel S. Wentworth 

1340 W. 71st Street Chicago, Illinois 60636

Every Monday & Friday During Month Of May

9am until 3pm

Real Talk Brothers , Here's An Opportunity To Make A Difference In Our Youth Lives.


Nine Days Of Engaging , Embracing , Educating , Enlightening & Empowerment !

Come Join Us As We Encourage Future Generations

5/2 Kick off

5/5 & 5/9

5/12 & 5/16

5/19 & 5/23

5/26 & 5/30

Chk Ya Heart , Chk Ya Spirit & Chk Ya Mind

* To Read
*To Share Your Career
*To Share Your Talent
*To Motivate
*To Change The Life Of A Child*

Will You Be One Of Our 100?

Plez Share & Pass It On As We Pay It Forward!!!!

Let's Support The Vision Of Sis/star

Principal Dina McReynolds Everage


"When Spider Webs Unite They Can Tie Up A Lion"
African Proverb


If you can't make it on a Monday / Friday , we will accommodate your schedule!

e-mail or call Principal Everage to get on the calendar

[ contact info: 773.535.3394 / dleverage@cps.edu ]