About the Northwest Illinois Film Office
GARY CAMARANO
Executive Director
The Northwest Illinois Film Office is dedicated to assisting film projects find the right locations, navigate local regulations and State film incentives, identify local cast, crew and supply chains. The film office also promotes Illinois filmmakers and their projects through events like our annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival.
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​Shorts-A-Palooza 2025
April 9 - 7 pm
- Congratulations to our Indie Filmmakers -
Fifth Annual
NORTHWEST ILLINOIS FILM FESTIVAL
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Morrison Tech Auditorium home of
Shorts-A-Palooza 2025
Gary Camarano, Executive Director of the Northwest Illinois Film Office, with filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films with four of their five Emmy Awards.
Gary Camarano, Executive Director of the Northwest Illinois Film Office, with actors John McDonnell, Debbie Sue Goodman and filmmaker, writer and director Sarah Falkiner of Washed Up, a short film.
2025 SHORTS-A-PALOOZA PROGRAM
Celebrating NW Illinois Indie Filmmakers
Featured Short Films Including:
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Never Alone | The Amish Incident | You First
Washed Up | Feed the Horses | Looking Forward
Maggie's Not Okay | Code 23 | Creepy Cuts
Wreckless | Anhedonia | No Escape​​​​​
Extinguish | Filmionaire | Brewability
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Northwest Illinois Film Office
Gary Camarano
Executive Director
200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-5247 Office
(575) 520-5279 Cell
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