 Family Matinee
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Alfred E Rubin Center, Naperville
The Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) caps off the week's activities with the
Family Matinee on September 27, 2008 from 10am – 2pm at the Alfred E. Rubin
Community Center located at 305 W. Jackson in Naperville – at the corner of
Eagle and Jackson. Adults and youths of all ages will experience various
workshops, entertainment, interactive booths, and special “Movie
Characters” throughout the festival.
A familiar face to Disney fans as well as a proud former Napervillian, Featured
Disney Star and Naperville native, Kay Panabaker is scheduled to appear
to lead an actor’s workshop and hold a question/answer and autograph session.
Kay Panabaker Biography
 Kay attended Kendall Elementary and Crone Middle School in Naperville and while
in Naperville, she performed at Chicago Shakespeare Company and did film work
for the American Girl Company, as well as TV and radio commercials and modeling
store and photo shoots with local retail chains.
Since moving to California, Kay has performed in many sitcoms, dramas, and
films. Best known as
Nikki Westerly
on the WB’s,
“Summerland,”
Kay can also be seen on reruns of Disney Channel’s
“Phil of the Future”
as
Debbie Berwick
and on
"CSI"
playing the daughter of Marg Helgenberger's character. She has also guest
starred in roles on
“The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Medium,” “ER,” “7th
Heaven,” “Two and a Half Men,” "Boston Legal," and “Ghost Whisperer.”
Kay’s film
experience includes: “Moondance Alexander,” “Nancy Drew,” “Read It and Weep,”
and
“The Prince & The Pauper.”
After graduating Valedictorian from her high school at age 13, Kay received her
Bachelor’s degree in history from UCLA at the age of 17. Thanks to the
inspiration of her Naperville teachers; Kay hopes to become a teacher herself
some day.
Kay Fun Facts:
• Kay has visited all 50 states.
• She has appeared on all five major networks as well as several cable channels.
• She had her first kiss on screen with Zac Efron.
• Her favorite things include animal interactions: swimming with a sea turtle,
dolphins, manatees, stingrays, sharks, and sea lions. Kay has even fed a bottle
to a baby giraffe.
Panels and Workshops
The Family Matinee has scheduled the following workshops lead by professionals
in the film industry.
Reservations are required as seats are limited.
Schedules are subject to change without notice. However, we will do our
best to keep everyone informed through this Web site and e-mails.
There is no fee to attend these workshops. Your entry ticket to the Family
Matinee (only $5 per person) and your reservation (see the links below each
workshop) is all that is required.
Acting for Youths
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Workshop Facilitator: Kay Panabaker
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full
The Highs & Lows of Acting in the Entertainment Industry
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop Facilitators: Dawn Gray, Owner of Gray Talent Group of Chicago; Rachael
Patterson Director of the Acting Studio in Chicago; Matt Miller, Casting
Associate at Tenner Paskal & Rudnicke Casting.
Sorry, this event is now full.
Kidz ‘n Cameras: Making TV Happen
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Workshop Facilitator: Carl Schultz, Operations Supervisor for Naperville Community Television
What does it take to make TV? Schultz will have the kids
operating cameras, audio, and performing in a short video to get an overview of
television production. The program is targeted for ages 10-14, but all ages are
invited to watch the taping unfold on a video monitor. Schultz’s technical
expertise combined with his ability to connect with kids makes for a fun and
engaging experience.
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Makeup and Costumes for Hollywood
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Workshop Facilitator: Julane Sullivan from All Dressed Up in Batavia, Illinois.
Julane will explain the secrets of special effects makeup! You might walk away
with your very own bloody wounds and bruises to latex noses, warts, and
scars. You will be a hit at Halloween this year!
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Panel Workshop Schedule:
10:15am – 11:15am: “Kidz ‘n Cameras: Making TV Happen Room A
10:15am – 11:15am: “Highs & Lows of the Film Industry”* Room B
11:30am – 12:30pm: “Makeup and Costumes For Hollywood Room B
11:45am – 12:45pm: “Kidz ‘n Cameras: Making TV Happen Room A
1pm – 2pm: “Highs & Lows of the Film Industry”* Room B
2pm – 3pm: “Acting for Youths”* Room A
*Pre Registration required.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES & APPEARANCES
~ RUBIN COMMUNITY CENTER
The Screening
Room
Special Feature -
"The Dark Knight Project"
10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 12:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what happened between the events of "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight"? "The Dark Knight Project" chronicles the adventures of Gotham Midtown students Heather Nolan and Mikey Bale
who intend to capture actual video of the Dark Knight.
More...
Young Filmmakers Movies
In the Screening Room
10 a.m. / 12 p.m. / 2:15 p.m.
Come and watch funny, outrageous, and thought-provoking films created by young
filmmakers from Naperville. Films will be shown in-between showings of
"The Dark Knight Project".
Meet Josh Larsen
Meet Josh Larsen, Movie
Critic for the Naperville Sun. Try to stump Josh with movie trivia and
discuss movies and their significance in today's world.
Kay Panabaker
will speak about making it in show business from Naperville to
Hollywood. She’ll answer questions and sign autographs! (Space is limited)
Kidz Kabaret
students will perform musical numbers from movie films and
musicals. Kidz Kabaret is Chicago’s no-audition theatre education group located
in Naperville. www.kidzkabaret.com
School of Performing Arts (SPA) show choirs and dance ensembles
will perform
numbers representative of the film industry. SPA offers individual and group
instruction for students in dance, theatre, visual arts, and music. Located in
Naperville and Plainfield. www.schoolofperformingarts.com
“Movie Trivia”
Win your own award as Naperville Native and Movie Buff Gary
Hernandez hosts movie trivia contests between all of the main stage activities
and entertainment.
Wild West Interactive Activities
Be ready to step in and be a star! You never
know what will happen on our movie set today! Come and watch a real old
fashioned Wild West set. But beware! There will be surprises and silliness. Bring
your cameras and perhaps a towel!
Movie Characters
will greet and enchant
youths of all ages!! They may even sign autographs and take pictures with guests
of the festival! Actors from local theatre groups are represented at the
festival!
Mainstage Schedule:
10:00am:
Kidz Kabaret
– “You’re the One that I Want” Grease Montage
10:30am – 11:30am:
Kay Panabaker
- “Making it from Naperville to
Hollywood” questions and answers/autographs.
Noon:
*School of Performing Arts
– “Let’s Go to the Movies” dance montage
1:00pm
Kidz Kabaret
“We’re Off to See the Wizard” Wizard of Oz Montage
1:30pm
*School of Performing Arts
– “Let’s Go to the Movies”
*Fluffernutters and Main Melody Show Choirs; Dance Ensemble
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