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  • Michael Kutza (photo: Timothy M Schmidt)

    How Michael Kutza built an international film festival By Daniel Patton      Jul 13, 2018

  • Porter's memoir is available at Amazon

    Ericka Porter talks “Confessions of a Media Maven” By Joey Filer      Jul 13, 2018

  • "Bound By Nothing"

    Talking hues with Company 3 Senior Colorist Tyler Roth By Daniel Patton      Jul 11, 2018

  • "Two in the Bush" poster design

    Madalinski’s “Two in the Bush” premieres at LA Outfest By Joey Filer      Jul 11, 2018

  • A thumbnail of Keslow's recent expansion

    Keslow Camera hosts open house at new space By Daniel Patton      Jul 11, 2018

  • Jake Kovnat

    Cap Gun Collective lands Director Jake Kovnat From Cap Gun Collective      Jul 11, 2018

Windy City Fest to premiere Wertheimer’s “Skippers”
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Windy City Fest to premiere Wertheimer’s “Skippers”

By Joey Filer Jul 11, 2018 0 Comment
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“Listen to the wind. Listen to the leaves and the water brushing the sand. When a stone speaks to you, you bend down and you pick it up.” Carver from "Skippers"...
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Creative philosophy is all about passion, responsibility
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Creative philosophy is all about passion, responsibility

By Steffan Postaer Jul 11, 2018 0 Comment
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It all comes down to the brain - creativity done well is a balance between passion and responsibility “With great passion comes great responsibility.” Recentl...
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Work that caught our eye week of 7/9
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Work that caught our eye week of 7/9

Colin Costello Jul 11, 2018 0 Comment
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A summertime collection of spots and trailers that recently caught staff writer Colin Costello's eye.   There is a thrilling amount of commercial and film prod...
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Cinespace adds new Chicago facility
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Cinespace adds new Chicago facility

By Daniel Patton Jul 9, 2018 0 Comment
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Each of the 31 stages on the 1.5 million sq.-ft. original campus are booked, so the studio had to expand. "It's a good problem to have," says President Alex Pissio...
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“Kappa Force” to deliver punch at Logan on July 29
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“Kappa Force” to deliver punch at Logan on July 29

By Joey Filer Jul 6, 2018 0 Comment
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The new web-series features five sorority sisters fighting the patriarchy, one frat boy at a time   Kappa Force is a satirical web series about a crime-fighti...
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2112, Canadian Consulate help MDIIO come to Chicago
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2112, Canadian Consulate help MDIIO come to Chicago

From 2112 Inc. Jul 6, 2018 0 Comment
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Songistry's community-based collaboration, social, workflow, and metadata management resource is opening an office in the Windy City   (Los Angeles / Edmo...
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Chicago-based “Seeds” among Best at SeriesFest
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Chicago-based “Seeds” among Best at SeriesFest

From Shatterglass Studios Jul 6, 2018 0 Comment
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The "seriously entertaining" show about four college-aged black women is on its way to the prestigious ​New York Television Festival   (Chicago — 5 July ...
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R+K ups McClendon to Sr Acc’t Mgr, hires White in AMP
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R+K ups McClendon to Sr Acc’t Mgr, hires White in AMP

From R+K Connect Jul 6, 2018 0 Comment
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The Naperville-based agency promotes an Account Manager in Public Relations (PR) and adds a new staffer in Account Management + Planning (AMP).   (Naperville...
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Merge hires Leo B vet Michael Plunkett as Director
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Merge hires Leo B vet Michael Plunkett as Director

From Sapka Communications Jul 2, 2018 0 Comment
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The “Consummate pragmatist” known for demystifying analytics "has already put his stamp on the Merge roster."   Merge, a unified media and creative age...
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Midwest Indie Film Fest names Amy Guth Exec Director
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Midwest Indie Film Fest names Amy Guth Exec Director

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2018 0 Comment
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Chicago media personality and executive Amy Guth joins organization dedicated to creative community-building for Midwestern filmmakers   (Chicago — 2 July 2...
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Save the Farms: Adland creativity epidemic
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Save the Farms: Adland creativity epidemic

By Steffan Postaer Jul 2, 2018 0 Comment
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Adland agencies moving at the speed of business isn’t justification for creating a sweatshop   Many farms in Adland are still fruitful places for creativity to...
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New leadership for The Mill in Chicago
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New leadership for The Mill in Chicago

From The Mill Jul 2, 2018 0 Comment
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  The Mill Chicago announces new Managing Director and Creative Leadership     The Mill has appointed three new leadership roles to its Chicago studio....
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  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 21, 2018 – ESS Sound Lab: Live Electronic Performance Workshop led by Natalie Chami
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