Chicago Overcoat will have its much-anticipated World Premiere at the 45th Chicago International Film Festival on Saturday October 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm.  Appearing at the festival will be star Frank Vincent ("The Sopranos"), co-stars Kathrine Narducci ("A Bronx Tale"), Mike Starr ("Goodfellas"), and Danny Goldring ("The Dark Knight").  Writer/director Brian Caunter, writer/producer John W. Bosher, and the entire producing team will also be in attendance, along with local supporting cast members Tim Gamble ("The Breakfast Club"), Martin Shannon ("The Devil's Dominoes"), and Dominic Capone (Al Capone's great-nephew).

The Chicago International Film Festival dates are October 8-22, 2009, at the AMC River East Theatre.  The World Premiere screening of Chicago Overcoat will take place on Saturday October 10, 2009 with a Red Carpet at 7:00 pm followed by a 7:30 pm screening.  As the Presenting Sponsor of the Festival, Columbia College (where the filmmakers all met and graduated) will be hosting "Columbia Night", a private reception and special sneak preview screening of the film on Friday October 9.  Additional screenings will take place on Sunday October 11 at 12:45 pm, and Monday October 19 at 8:45 pm.

Tickets can be purchased by phone with the Festival Box Office at (312) 332-FILM, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.