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Here’s the list of Chimera film festival screenings,  including it’s U.S. premiere in the city it was filmed……Boston!

Find below…..film festivals, cities, dates! Updated regularly to include latest screenings!

We hope Chimera comes to a city near you. Don’t miss it!

 

  1. February 24,  Fantasporto International Film Festival  Porto, Portugal

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2.  April 11 at The Boston International Film Festival, 5:30 pm in the Showcase Icon Theatre.

Chimera’s North America premiere!  Opening night film complete with red carpet, screening and party afterwards!

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**Chimera was chosen Best Picture!**

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http://www.bostoniff.com/

 

3. April 13, 12:40 pm , April 14, 2:45 pm and April 15, 3:30 pm at The Phoenix Film Festival,  all screenings in the Fox Networks Theatre

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*Chimera honored as Best Science Fiction Feature*

http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/

 

4. April 27, 9:00 pm. Athens Science Festival

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http://www.athens-science-festival.gr/en/

 

5. May 1, 7:00 pm. Opening night film at the Sci-Fi London Film Festival, Stratford PictureHouse

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https://sci-fi-london.com/

 

6. May 5, 4:15 pm. Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival

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http://fantbilbao.eus/web/

 

7. May 9, 6:45 pm at NYC Independent Film Festival, in the Producers Club, Theatre G  Official Selection!

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* NYCIndieFF awards Chimera Wins Best Production Design and Best Costumes*

https://www.nycindieff.com/film/chimera

 

8. June 16, Official Selection at Sant Cugat Fantastic Festival

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9. June 24, Cypress International Film Festival

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10. August 2, 9 pm Woods Hole Film Festival, Massachusetts

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11.  Sept. 14, 9 pm  Film Quest Festival, Provo Utah

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Awards Ceremony Sept. 15  9pm

*Henry Ian Cusick – Best Actor Nomination*

*Kathleen Quinlan – Best Supporting Actress Nomination (Winner!)*

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12. Sept. 21 8:40 pm,  Hot Springs Horror Film Festival

Central Theater Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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13. Sept 22, 9:45 pm NOLA Horror Film Festival,  The Prytania Theater, New Orleans, LA

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*Kathleen Quinlan – Best Supporting Role Nomination (Winner!)*

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14.  Oct. 5  7 pm Opening Night Feature Presentation, 6 pm Red Carpet Ceremony,  Warner Grand Theater, San Pedro International Film Festival

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15. Oct. 6, 6:15 pm  LA Premiere, Shriekfest Horror Film Festival

Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, Ca.

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16. Oct 7,  3 pm  H.P Lovecraft Film Festival,  Portland Oregon

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17.  Oct 8, 7 pm  Vasteras Film Festival,  Sweden

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*Henry Ian Cusick Nominated for Best Actor*

*David Kruta Nominated for Best Cinematographer*

*Chimera Nominated for Best International Feature*

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18.  LUSCA Caribbean International Fantastic Film Fest

Guaynabo Puerto Rico Oct 22 6:50 pm Room 2, and  Oct 24  6:25 pm Room 1

Mayaguez Puerto Rico,  November 5   6:40 pm Room 10

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*Chimera won Best International Feature*

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19.  Oct 21, 8 pm and Oct 22, 5 pm  Cobb Plaza Cinema Cafe,  Orlando Film Festival

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20. Nov. 2,  6pm  DeSoto Theatre, Rome International Film Festival,  Rome, Georgia

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The Chimera audience at the festival were surprised with an appearance by Ian and his wife Annie, who watched the film on the big screen for the first time!

Afterward Ian did a Q&A panel with the audience.

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*Chimera Wins Best Narrative Feature Award at RIFF*

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21. Nov 3,  4 pm  Palazzo del Cinema, Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival, Italy

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*Q&A following film with Director Maurice Haeems*

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22. Nov. 9, 10:40 am Rowland Theatre,  Veritas Film Festival, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

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*Chimera wins the Jury Award*

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Congratulations to Ian for his Best Actor nomination by FilmQuest Film Festival in Provo, Utah, for his portrayal of Dr. Quint in the indie film Chimera!

If you’ve seen the film you know his performance is one that leaves you with so many emotions and stays with you long after the film ends!

Chimera will screen at the festival on Friday night, Sept.14 at 9 PM….it is the feature film of the night.

The awards ceremony follows on Saturday night, Sept. 15 at 9 PM.  In addition to Ian’s nomination, his co-star Kathleen Quinlan has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

We wish both Ian and Kathleen the best of luck!

Festival info and ticket purchase can be found here: FilmQuestFestival.com  and we hope if you’re in the area or planning to be, you won’t miss this opportunity to see
Chimera and attend the awards ceremony too!

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Watch trailer for Chimera here:  Chimeramovie.com 

 

Ian recently recorded two video greetings for Chimera viewers going to see the film in London and in Balbao, Spain.

Giving shout outs to his Oldies fans and his sister, in the London greeting…….. and speaking spanish in his greeting to the Bilbao attendees.

Quite the treat!

View both videos below:

 

 

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Chimera, the indie scifi film starring Henry Ian Cusick and Kathleen Quinlan is currently playing film festivals around the world.

We’re pleased to announce it has already began to win awards at some of the fests!  We feel sure more will be on the way and we’ll update this post as they occur!

 

Boston International Film Festival (BIFF) –

BIFF awarded Chimera it’s Indie Spirit Best Picture Award for 2018!!  Congratulations Team Chimera!

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In addition, David Kruta, the film’s cinematographer was awarded the Best Cinematography Award. Congratulations to David!

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Phoenix Film Festival –

Chimera receives the Best Sci-Fi Feature award!

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Chimera Press and Reviews:

Phoenix Film Festival Review – Chimera

“A small intimate setting underscores the films greatest strength, the performances. Cusick (as Quint) is saddled with the task of being the audience’s entry into the story while spiraling further into a manic rage with each passing scene. Placed in the hands of a lesser actor the character could have been downright annoying. However, Cusick breathes humanity and pathos into every moment, creating a questionable but sympathetic individual that feels utterly real.”

Full review here: http://www.followingfilms.com/2018/04/chimera-review.html

Chimera Wins Top Awards In Boston & Phoenix, Announces More International Screenings.

“As an aficionado of intelligent science fiction myself, I am honored to be a part of Chimera.” says lead actor Henry Ian Cusick, who plays a conflicted scientist named Quint in the movie. “Maurice Haeems has created a beautifully harrowing and thought-provoking sci-fi film, unique and surprising in equal measures. It stays with you long after the credits roll.” he concludes.

https://www.horrorsociety.com/2018/04/23/chimera-wins-top-awards-in-boston-phoenix-announces-more-international-screenings/

 

The Top Five Events At Sci-Fi London To Book Now

“The festival will open with a screening of Chimera from director Maurice Haeems. The film follows a scientist’s frantic and increasingly disturbed efforts to cure his children’s genetic disease after having his family cryogenically frozen. The movie, which was well received at Phoenix film festival recently, will be introduced with a talk from geneticist Dr Charlotte Mykura.”

https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/film/scifilondon-film-festival-2018-guide-the-top-five-events-to-book-now-a3823736.html

 

Chimera will be screening at film festivals in various cities very soon!  We hope you’ll get a chance to see it!

Check out the 2nd official trailer released a few days ago!

 

*Featured photo edit in post listing, courtesy of    on Twitter! *

 

Some preview reviews are coming in for Chimera, the new sci-fi thriller film by Maurice Haeems, starring Henry Ian Cusick and Kathleen Quinlan.

Chimera will be premiering in spring 2018! Stay tuned for more news about that…..

We’ve highlighted some lines from each review…. be sure to click and read entire reviews under their links.

 

“Chimera is Part Sci-Fi, Part Thriller, Part Horror and All Outstanding!”

From: TGGeeks.com

“However, the real star of this film is Cusick. He has an almost Dr. Frankenstein approach that serves as a callback to the mad scientist as played by Colin Clive in the 1931 horror classic. In both cases we do not have a scientist who is ruled by a thirst for power over others, but instead we have someone who is trying to conquer a scientific absolute in the area of bodily regeneration. Clive’s Frankenstein sought the power of bodily regeneration to beat back death, and Cusick’s Quint seeks to save his children from dying. Cusick is another actor, right alongside Harrison, who knows how to play a very subtle “long game” with his character by giving us someone who we are not entirely sure about. We accept that he believes he’s doing the right thing, that the ends justify the means, but at times I found myself questioning my own judgment while watching and questioning Quint’s behavior, and its those gray areas that are so wonderfully played by Cusick that it leaves the viewer completely unsure as to where Quint, or the rest of the film, is liable to go at any given time.”

 

“Chimera Disclose Frightening Reality Of Modern Sciences”

From: DecayMag.com

“To begin, the performances accomplished near flawlessness. Actor Henry Ian Cusick is a veteran in his profession with a career extending over twenty (20) years. It is no surprise to see Cusick’ refined emotion and expression in Chimera. Cusick portrays the character Quint, a scientist and family man but his devotion to each divides him This part carries a deep structure established on a person burdened with inner anguish. The viewer will become locked into the character’s dimension of questionable good. This is an execution only Cusick can communicate.”

 

Review: Maurice Haeem’s Chimera

From: HorrorSociety.com

“Where are the Aliens? The xenomorphs? This isn’t a Ridley Scott movie? Oh, you could have fooled me! If there’s one compliment I can offer this movie, it’s that it is so professional, so stylized, so futuristic that it’s on par with the most popular movies from Ridley Scott. Writer, director and producer Maurice Haeems and cinematographer David Kruta should be proud of themselves for this achievement. Chimera is going to be one of thee science fiction titles to watch for in 2018, and it’s going to be a serious contender for numerous awards whether it hits the film festival circuit or goes straight-to-DVD. It’s a beast. A crystal clear, suspense amplifier and a stunning work of art not typically seen in this genre of film. Yeah, I guess I liked it!”

 

Chimera Movie Review

From: CrypticRock.com

 “Emmy-nominated Cusick, as the somewhat deranged scientist Quint, flawlessly translates the torment and plaguing loss of the main character’s situation, while embodying a somewhat anarchic scientist beautifully.”

 

Reel Review: Chimera

From: MorbidlyBeautiful.com

“CHIMERA IS A RIVETING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING SCI-FI THRILLER/DRAMA…BUT IT’S FIRST AND FOREMOST A MOVIE ABOUT FAMILY.” 

“The acting is great across the board, no matter how disturbing or dramatic the scene. The two main characters, as played by Cusick and Quinlan, are especially wonderful — they make you believe every idea and emotion expressed, whether with words or just a look. The film’s editing is also notable, because a story that isn’t a perfect straight line can always use visual help in being told.”