About this Event
Join us for a winter movie night in supporting local women in film with trivia & prizes from local queer-owned/positive businesses!
Featuring short films by:
- NJ Hilton
- Emma Page
- Melissa Pratt
- Farbota Lynn
- Allie Morgan
- Maria Spadafore
- Mariana Duncan
- & Jonael Leon Guerrero
Doors at 6pm and the event kicks off at 7pm.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
Please note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the event (11/21, 7pm). No other requests will be honored.
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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
NJ Hilton (she/they) is a writer & director from Piedmont, South Dakota. She’s an alum of AMDA: Los Angeles. NJ focuses on stories of women persevering & navigating their identities. NJ is passionate about creating safe spaces in film for women & queer filmmakers; her debut short film “Late Bloomer,” currently in post-production, was a crew entirely of women & non-binary filmmakers. NJ’s next short film “I’m Sorry I Bit You In The Spare Room” is slated to begin production in the spring.
Emma Page (she/her) started her career as an actor, where she developed a deep connection to storytelling & character development. This passion led to her directorial debut with “Grandma’s,” a unique yet playful film that explores the relationship between two sisters on a journey to their grandmother’s house. Emma creates authentic stories that delve into nuanced relationships & their dynamics.
Melissa Pratt (she/her) Director of Photography, after graduating from DePaul University with a Cinematography concentration & Documentary minor went on to shoot a multitude of projects. Ranging from short films, music videos & documentaries such as Mission: Nepal on Fawesome TV. Melissa has also led a feature & pilot episode with Broken Bulb Productions. When not shooting, Melissa is a 2nd AC in Local 600. She’s worked on Netflix shows such as Monster Season 3, Saturn Return & Amazon Prime shows such as Barbershop & Paper Girl.
Farbota Lynn (they/them) is a Chicago-based writer, actor & producer with an interest in stories that question cultural convention while exploring the morally grey. In 2023, they co-founded Handkerchief Films & have since shown work at St. Louis Int’l Film Festival, Tokyo Int’l Short Film Festival, Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival and others. Farbota’s feature “Damage Ctrl” was a participant in the Chicago International Film Festival CIX: Development Lab of 2026. They are eagerly developing their upcoming psychological horror flick “The Lights Are On.”
Allie Morgan (she/her) is a writer, director & producer in Chicago, IL. She studied entertainment business at Los Angeles Film School & screenwriting at New York Film Academy. She has written & directed numerous award-winning short films & proof of concepts. Allie is the founder of Muffy Film Productions, which focuses on platforming marginalized filmmakers. She is passionate about telling stories for women, people of color & the LGBTQ+ community. Her ultimate goal is to put these underrepresented communities in front of & behind the camera in all of her films.
Maria Spadafore (she/her) is a freelancer in photo & video production as well as copywriting. She dabbles in writing, directing & photography. Maria graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a degree in Directing. Maria has been working on independent projects as director, writer, assistant director as well as a production assistant on union television shows in Chicago.
Mariana Duncan (she/her) is a writer, director & producer based in Chicago, IL. She studied video production & communications at Columbia College in Chicago & has been a part of the Chicago indie film community for several years. Mariana takes pride in being able to bring stories of marginalized voices to life while bringing together a diverse group of people to make that happen.
Jonael Leon Guerrero (she/they) is a Pacific Islander producer & screenwriter. She graduated with a BA in Film & Television from Columbia College in Chicago. There, she began as a production designer & gradually transitioned to producing. Jonael has worked on numerous short films, including “The Love Doctor’s Apprentice” & “Fundraiser.” Jonael is a strong advocate for Pacific Islander voices & focuses on making stories for the underrepresented.
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Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States
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