📣 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
🎬 AWARD-WINNING THRILLER LIPSTICK TO PREMIERE IN CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES, DALLAS, SPRINGFIELD, AND NEW YORK THIS FALL
Chicago, IL – September 1, 2025 — Predestined Arts & Entertainment proudly announces the limited theatrical release of Lipstick, an award-winning thriller written and directed by Kimberly D. Conner. The film will screen in five major cities this fall:
- 📍 Chicago/Oak Park, IL – October 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Classic Cinemas Lake XQ – 1022 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
📍 North Hollywood, CA - October 10, 2025, at 7:00PM
The Mark Theater, formerly Waco Theater Center, 5144 Lankershim Blvd,
North Hollywood, CA, 91601
- 📍 Dallas, TX – October 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM
South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
- 📍 Springfield, IL - October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM
University of Illinois - Brookens Auditorium, Lower Level, One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703
- 📍 New York/Manhattan – October 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM (Halloween Night)
Stuart Cinema & Café – 79 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Open to the public, both screenings are ticketed events featuring late-night thriller vibes, audience Q&A sessions, and a celebration of indie cinema at its finest.
🎞️ About the Film:
A pro-bono attorney’s haunting past resurfaces when she teams up with Detectives to unmask a serial killer hiding in plain sight. By day, Chase Collins is a high-strung, criminal defense attorney. But, at night, she’s a cold-blooded serial killer. A fast-paced thriller, LIPSTICK is a suspenseful ride of high stakes and drama.
The film has received accolades on the festival circuit and is set to make waves with its intricate story and standout performances.
Join us in one of five cities for an exclusive screening of this intense new thriller from director Kimberly D. Conner, starring Camille Winbush, Monti Washington, Trisha Mann-Grant, Juhahn Jones, and Rachel Kylian.
EVENT DETAILS:
Lipstick – Limited Theatrical Release & Q&A
October 1 (Chicago)
Classic Cinemas Lake XQ
1022 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
October 10 (North Hollywood, CA)
The Mark Theater, formerly Waco Theater Center
5144 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA, 91601
October 18 (Dallas)
South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
October 25 (Springfield, IL)
University of Illinois
Brookens Auditorium, Lower Level
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
October 31 (New York)
Stuart Cinema Cafe
79 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tickets 🎟️
Chicago, October 1
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1553399994199?aff=oddtdtcreator
North Hollywood, CA, October 10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578617079179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dallas, TX, October 18
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578670368569?aff=oddtdtcreator
Springfield, IL, October 25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578717288909?aff=oddtdtcreator
Brooklyn, NY, October 31
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578748391939?aff=oddtdtcreator
📸 PRESS MATERIALS:
Trailer: https://youtu.be/EqTeIIqYu94?si=GyLfE-wXpSG1d3vy
Press Kit: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:ec505c22-5886-4cca-8138-8cdebf741a01
Photos, interview requests, and media RSVPs available upon request.
📱 CONNECT WITH THE FILM:
Instagram: @directorkimberlyconner
Facebook: @kimberly.conner.180
🗣️ PRESS INQUIRIES:
Kimberly D. Conner
Predestined Arts & Entertainment
[email protected]
217-621-7037
🎬 AWARD-WINNING THRILLER LIPSTICK TO PREMIERE IN CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES, DALLAS, SPRINGFIELD, AND NEW YORK THIS FALL
Chicago, IL – September 1, 2025 — Predestined Arts & Entertainment proudly announces the limited theatrical release of Lipstick, an award-winning thriller written and directed by Kimberly D. Conner. The film will screen in five major cities this fall:
- 📍 Chicago/Oak Park, IL – October 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Classic Cinemas Lake XQ – 1022 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
📍 North Hollywood, CA - October 10, 2025, at 7:00PM
The Mark Theater, formerly Waco Theater Center, 5144 Lankershim Blvd,
North Hollywood, CA, 91601
- 📍 Dallas, TX – October 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM
South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
- 📍 Springfield, IL - October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM
University of Illinois - Brookens Auditorium, Lower Level, One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703
- 📍 New York/Manhattan – October 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM (Halloween Night)
Stuart Cinema & Café – 79 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Open to the public, both screenings are ticketed events featuring late-night thriller vibes, audience Q&A sessions, and a celebration of indie cinema at its finest.
🎞️ About the Film:
A pro-bono attorney’s haunting past resurfaces when she teams up with Detectives to unmask a serial killer hiding in plain sight. By day, Chase Collins is a high-strung, criminal defense attorney. But, at night, she’s a cold-blooded serial killer. A fast-paced thriller, LIPSTICK is a suspenseful ride of high stakes and drama.
The film has received accolades on the festival circuit and is set to make waves with its intricate story and standout performances.
Join us in one of five cities for an exclusive screening of this intense new thriller from director Kimberly D. Conner, starring Camille Winbush, Monti Washington, Trisha Mann-Grant, Juhahn Jones, and Rachel Kylian.
EVENT DETAILS:
Lipstick – Limited Theatrical Release & Q&A
October 1 (Chicago)
Classic Cinemas Lake XQ
1022 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
October 10 (North Hollywood, CA)
The Mark Theater, formerly Waco Theater Center
5144 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA, 91601
October 18 (Dallas)
South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
October 25 (Springfield, IL)
University of Illinois
Brookens Auditorium, Lower Level
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
October 31 (New York)
Stuart Cinema Cafe
79 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Tickets 🎟️
Chicago, October 1
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1553399994199?aff=oddtdtcreator
North Hollywood, CA, October 10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578617079179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dallas, TX, October 18
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578670368569?aff=oddtdtcreator
Springfield, IL, October 25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578717288909?aff=oddtdtcreator
Brooklyn, NY, October 31
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1578748391939?aff=oddtdtcreator
📸 PRESS MATERIALS:
Trailer: https://youtu.be/EqTeIIqYu94?si=GyLfE-wXpSG1d3vy
Press Kit: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:ec505c22-5886-4cca-8138-8cdebf741a01
Photos, interview requests, and media RSVPs available upon request.
📱 CONNECT WITH THE FILM:
Instagram: @directorkimberlyconner
Facebook: @kimberly.conner.180
🗣️ PRESS INQUIRIES:
Kimberly D. Conner
Predestined Arts & Entertainment
[email protected]
217-621-7037