Chicago Director Premieres Locally Filmed Movie
A New Drama in Town
A new drama, “All Happy Families,” had its Chicago premiere at the Music Box Theatre Monday night. The movie was not only filmed right here in Chicago, it was written and directed by a Chicago native Haroula Rose.
Behind the Scenes
Not only was the new family dramedy “All Happy Families” filmed in Chicago, the movie was co-written and directed by buzzed-about local filmmaker Haroula Rose. The writer/director was on hand at the Music Box Theatre for the Chicago premiere of her new movie. Rose sat down with FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton to look back on everything she’s learned since she kicked off her filmmaking career with her award-winning debut “Once Upon a River.”
What Makes a Good Performance
“I think you get the best performances when people feel really heard,” Rose said. “A lot of times, when you cast something and you let people do their thing, I find that I’m always happy with the result and have a lot of material to edit.”
A Journey to the Big Screen
Rose first appeared on Good Day Chicago back in September 2020 to discuss “Once Upon A River,” which tells the story of a young woman who goes on a journey to come to grips with her past.
What’s Next
“All Happy Families” is available to stream at home starting Oct. 18.
Conclusion
With her latest film, Haroula Rose has proven that she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of filmmaking. Her ability to bring characters to life and tell powerful stories is truly impressive. We can’t wait to see what she does next.
FAQs
* Where was “All Happy Families” filmed?
+ The movie was filmed in Chicago.
* Who wrote and directed “All Happy Families”?
+ Haroula Rose, a Chicago native, wrote and directed the movie.
* When is “All Happy Families” available to stream?
+ The movie is available to stream at home starting Oct. 18.
