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Chicago – Raza Siddiqui is a “can do” director, who not only continues his own proficiency in filmmaking, but supports all Chicago films by presenting and participating in local film showcases. He has completed his first feature film – “We Could Happen” – and it will have its premiere on May 17th, 2016, at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Chicago. For details, click here.

“We Could Happen” is a romantic “misunderstanding” film, about Martin and Beth (Mike Schminke and Anne Acker) who are in the nether zone of break-up “closure.” When Beth seeks to get the couple-ending done, she stumbles upon Martin trying to start his career as a real estate broker. Will he close on the house? Will they close on the relationship? “We Could Happen” closes in on the answers to both questions.

Lead actors Anne Acker and Mike Schminke, Directed by Raza Siddiqui of ‘We Could Happen’

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Chicago – Three short films, all produced and shot in Chicago, made their debut on Thursday, January 24th, at the Muvico 18 in Rosemont, Ill. The “Short in Chicago Film Fiesta” featured “Fate Accompli,” “Dear Dad” and “Crtl + Life + Delete,” and the production teams and actors in the films were in attendance, as well as a large audience.

The event was presented by Chicago Talkies Limited, and featured a red carpet in the lobby outside the theater. The evening was hosted by Raza Siddiqui of Chicago Talkies Limited, who is also the director of “Ctrl + Life + Delete.” The films that premiered were “Fate Accompli,” directed by Eric Neal, which is a noir mystery based on a hit man’s hidden past. “Dear Dad,” directed by Abad Leyva, explores the relationship between a father and his daughter. The provocatively titled “Ctrl + Life + Delete” involves the life decisions that don’t always go the expected way.

Chicago – Three short movie premieres will take place on January 24th at the Muvico 18 theaters in Rosemont, Ill., all part of the “Short in Chicago Film Fiesta.” The event is presented by Chicago Talkies Limited, and includes 7pm and 9pm screenings of the new short films “Fate Accompli,” “Dear Dad” and “Ctrl + Life + Delete.”

“Fate Accompli” is directed by Eric Neal, and is a noir mystery based on a hit man’s hidden past. “Dear Dad,” directed by Abad Leyva, explores the relationship between a father and his daughter. The provocatively titled “Ctrl + Life + Delete” is directed by Raza Siddiqui, and involves the life decisions that don’t always go the expected way. Each of the films are making their Chicago area premieres.

Scene from ‘Ctrl + Life + Delete,’ part of the ‘Shorts in Chicago Film Fiesta’

Photo credit: Elizabeth Morris for Chicago Talkies Limited

After the 7pm and 9pm showings,...