Fig Screes Hermes Films

The house of Hermes and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) partnered to salute the art of short filmmaking through a festival titled Behind the Camera: The Shorts Circuit. The festival was celebrated in New York, LA, and here in Chicago. Lannon Communications was chosen to put on the Chicago screening and cocktail party, and asked Fig to produce the screening portion. I (Megan Taylor) worked directly with Julie Marcus (Lannon) to make this event happen. The screening took place at the Esquire Theatre which just recently shut down, so with help from George Fred (the famous Chicago projectionist) we brought in equitment to make the digital films happen. The night started with a cocktail party next door at the Hermes store on Oak Street, with horderves by Finesse. At 7:30 the guests were escourted to the Esquire Theatre, while the street was lined with male models (my favorite part of the evening.) Then when everyone arrived in the house, Peter Gilbert, director of "Hoop Dreams" spoke to the audience and introduced his and the 5 other films. The other directors included: Griffin Dunne, director of "Addicted to Love;" E. Elias Merhige, director of "Shadow of the Vampire;" Mario Van Peebles, director of "Baadassss!;" Mary Sweeney, producer and editor of "Mulholland Dr.;" and Floria Sigismondi, who makes music videos for the White Stripes, Bjork and David Bowie. You can view the films at http:www.hermes.com.

Fig Producer: Megan Taylor
Event Coordinator: Julie Marcus Lannon Communications
Client: Hermes
Caterer: Finesse Cuisine
Location: Esquire Theatre and Hermes