Blue Whiskey Film Fest Recap + Photos

World premiere sells out — twice!

Four years of hard work led us to this moment—the public premiere of our little film that could at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival. Despite friends, family, and an entire college class having already seen countless edits of the film, presenting it to strangers for the first time was a nail-biting experience. We simply had no way of knowing if they would connect with our story. Thankfully, our nerves quickly turned into excitement!

We couldn’t have asked for a better debut: two sold-out screenings on a gorgeous May weekend at Chicago Filmmakers—housed in a historic, converted Chicago fire station. It was an unforgettable experience, and we’re thrilled to invite you to relive it through our photo gallery below.

Here’s to an incredible start to Fire Department, Inc.’s festival run!

Photos by Jake Kaucher + Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival