Yes, its true… the Chicago Institute for the Moving Image (CIMI) is planning a ‘Festival of Cinema for the Deaf’ in Chicago to feature films created for a deaf audience. Among program activities during this March 1-4, 2002 event is prominent speakers from deaf and hearing communities. They welcome film and applications. This appears to be a hearing event that welcomes “Deaf films” and has committed to providing sign language interpreters. Liz Tannenbaum, a Deaf actress is said to be working on the production of a film for this CIMI event. Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer of the Congregation Bene Shalom/Hebrew Association of the Deaf is listed as a CIMI faculty member. Interested persons can contact CIMI at 1610 Highland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 or visit their website at www.cimi.ws.