Public Enemies
VIP Cocktail Party and Advance Screening
June 30, 2009
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace and Point Ultra Screen Cinemas, Madison
Please note! As of June 20, the party and advance screening are now nearly sold out. Please contact Arts Wisconsin at 608 255 8316 | akatz@artswisconsin.org to reserve your place on the waiting list.
Film Wisconsin is celebrating the summer release of Universal Pictures “Public Enemies.” Shot on location throughout Wisconsin, this action-thriller from UW-Madison graduate and acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the incredible and true story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger.
The Marcus Theater Corporation, in collaboration with National Association of Theatre Owners, has arranged a benefit for Film Wisconsin featuring a special advance screening of “Public Enemies” at Point Ultra Screen Cinemas, Madison at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 30. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace’s gracious Olive Lounge, in downtown Madison, and features a red carpet entrance, classic cars, vintage costumes, hors d’oeuvres and a wide array of beverages provided by Wisconsin breweries. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in period attire and pose for pictures. A silent auction of film memorabilia and other surprises will cap off the reception. Madison media personality Tom Farley will MC the evening. These events are a benefit for Film Wisconsin and Arts Wisconsin, and are sponsored by the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau, 77 Square, Xerlith Printing, and Arts Wisconsin, and are open to the public.
If you are interested in dressing up in 1930s garb for the party, you
can try the Madison Theatre
Guild (608 238-0009) or Children's
Theatre of Madison (608.255.2080), both of which rent costumes to
the general public.
Film Wisconsin is a public/private
partnership non-profit organization working to create a thriving motion
picture, television production and video game industry for Wisconsin.
Functioning as the film commission for the state, Film Wisconsin has created
hundreds of local jobs through securing production of eight future films
including “Public Enemies”, more than a dozen television shows/pilots
and several national TV commercials. It also serves as the state’s
information and educational resource for all aspects of video game and
new media production.
Arts Wisconsin is the state's arts service, advocacy and development organization, assisting Wisconsin's arts sector through training, technical assistance and education, and speaking up for and promoting the arts, culture, creativity and innovation as essential tools for economic development, education and quality of life.