Educational & Industrial films are often entertaining—although often for reasons that would seem a complete mystery to the people who made the films. They were not supposed to be entertaining or funny but they are.

Lew Ojeda, a Facets Personal Video Consultant, Copywriter and VP of the Underground Multiplex, presents a primer on these films and a screening. Edupalooza; The Educational/Industrial Film Fest and the Chicago Connection takes place at 11:30, July 16 at Facets, 1517 West Fullerton in Chicago. Cost is $5. Films that will be shown will include; Lunchroom Manners, Grill Skill and The Flintstones Sell Busch Beer. I am sure Fred fires up a Marlborough during that last one.

This is part of Facets Multimedia’s “Night School” presentations.

Bridget Palardy has some some super music videos and more. Her latest short film (six minutes), Take Out, is below for your perusal. The video features actors from the New York City improvisational group, Chet Watkins and an appearance by Karen Ziemba (aTony winner). The director’s sister, Kat Palardy, is in the lead role.

Bridget Palardy produced videos for Nylon TV, shooting the likes of Kim Gordon, Betsey Johnson and more. She has directed numerous musiv videos which have appeared on MTV, UK MTB, at Pitchfork.com and at the Los Angeles Film Festival. She has also won numerous awards. 

If  you want to see more of her stuff go to Sharkaa.com.