Tag Archives: Roy’s World

A fantastic evening!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by robchristopher

I’d like to thank everyone who made the show such a success! Especially Keefe Jackson and Mike Reed, who joined the lineup late in the game and still delivered killer performances. It was an amazingly exciting evening. And thank you … Continue reading →

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“The approach is unorthodox, but so is the film-in-the-making–“

Posted on November 3, 2017 by robchristopher

Whoa! Jason and I were interviewed by legendary jazz critic Howard Reich about the film! Oh, and guess what? You can follow @RoysWorldFilm on Twitter.

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a new interview with myself and co-producer Michael Glover Smith.

Posted on November 2, 2017 by robchristopher

Check it out! In advance of the super awesome Constellation show on Saturday, WDCB’s Gary Zidek talked with us about Roy’s World. It’s also your first chance to hear Matt Dillon’s narration as well as more of Jason Adasiewicz’s cool … Continue reading →

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Tax deductible and ready for action.

Posted on October 16, 2017 by robchristopher

I am excited to announce that my documentary project Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered into a fiscal partnership with IFP Chicago. Why is that exciting? It means the project can tap into the network of one of Chicago’s … Continue reading →

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November 4. Write it in your diary.

Posted on August 21, 2017 by robchristopher

Be there or be square! Saturday, November 4 at 8:30pm Barry Gifford & Jason Adasiewicz Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago “[Barry Gifford’s book The Up-Down is] right next door to perfection.” —David Lynch To celebrate the publication of his … Continue reading →

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Working on the script.

Posted on June 12, 2017 by robchristopher

Analog is often better.

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ROY’S WORLD receives a City of Chicago DCASE grant!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by robchristopher

I’m pleased to announce that I will receive a 2017 Individual Artists Program grant from the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). This grant will go directly toward funding Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, especially … Continue reading →

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Lili Taylor joins ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO.

Posted on March 27, 2017 by robchristopher

Born in Glencoe, Illinois, as a young actress Lili had a brief stint at DePaul University and also spent some time training with Del Close. In other words, she’s perfect for a documentary about 1950s-era Chicago! I am so excited … Continue reading →

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Some exciting news about my documentary …

Posted on March 20, 2017 by robchristopher

… coming soon. Roy’s World is about to add another narrator. Keep your eyes peeled right here.

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Wait. You’ve already recorded the soundtrack?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by robchristopher

Might I suggest you click play before reading this entry? Fellow filmmakers as well as some friends of mine have been surprised when they hear that I’ve already recorded the music for the soundtrack of my next film. After all, … Continue reading →

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