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    Chicago's Cinespace Studios to add outdoor backlots By Colin Costello      Apr 20, 2018

  • Maya Angelou

    "Maya Angelou and Still I Rise" wins a Peabody By Daniel Patton      Apr 20, 2018

  • AbelsonTaylor's Hard To Swallow performing at the 2017 Battle for Hope

    Battle for Hope announces 2018 lineup By Daniel Patton      Apr 20, 2018

  • Toyota Camry's "Love Lessons" by Burrell Communications

    The education featured in Burrell’s “Love Lessons” By Daniel Patton      Apr 19, 2018

  • Goodman and Lawson's "The Nest"

    Goodman, Lawson confront taboos in “The Nest” By Joey Filer      Apr 20, 2018

Chicago Underground Film Fest offers a taste of 2018
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Chicago Underground Film Fest offers a taste of 2018

By Kristi Kucera Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment
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Opening night Julia Nash's Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records Chicago premiere   Closing night Lori Felker’s Future Language: The Dimensions of V...
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Coolfire Studios helps grant an out-of-this-world wish
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Coolfire Studios helps grant an out-of-this-world wish

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment
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Fifteen-year-old Peyton Crump is just like any other Springfield, Missouri teen boy who loves Star Wars. He's incredibly talented, creative and bursting with imagination. Th...
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Latest eye catching new work — 4.16.18
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Latest eye catching new work — 4.16.18

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment
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For your viewing pleasure, here's a collection of spots and trailers that are currently holding Reel Chicago's attention.   Blue Bunny Agency: FCB Chicago "Bye Bye ...
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Reel Women: Elise Jaffe, Executive Producer
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Reel Women: Elise Jaffe, Executive Producer

By Elise Jaffe Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment
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Elise Jaffe is the “spokes teeth” and Executive Producer of Big Teeth Productions, which she co-owns with her husband Gregg. She’s also known as “Little Miss Bossy P...
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Cutters, Mill, Optimus, Utopic among AICE Shortlisters
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Cutters, Mill, Optimus, Utopic among AICE Shortlisters

By Daniel Patton Apr 18, 2018 0 Comment
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Rachelle Madden, VP, Post Production and Digital Production Affairs for AICP, has announced the Shortlist for this year’s AICE Awards for post production excellence. “O...
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Today’s Festival Of Hypocrisy
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Today’s Festival Of Hypocrisy

By Bob Hoffman Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment
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The following essay originally appeared in Bob Hoffman’s blog, "The Ad Contrarian." Grab some popcorn and a nice comfy chair and get ready for a three-ring clown show. T...
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Curtis Schmidt changes roles at Periscope
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Curtis Schmidt changes roles at Periscope

From Periscope Post & Audio Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment
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Periscope Post & Audio and Curtis Schmidt are pleased to announce that Curtis is changing roles from General Manager to Freelance Editor. Curtis recently joined Periscope as ...
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DDB helps Skittles show where Sweet Heat comes from
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DDB helps Skittles show where Sweet Heat comes from

By Daniel Patton Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment
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DDB Chicago helped Skittles retain its top place on the eclectic advertising mantel with a new 15-second commercial starring a pair of unkempt basement dwellers. Skittles' Ri...
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Havas and Hardee’s serve up “Hick-Hop” for ‘Merica
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Havas and Hardee’s serve up “Hick-Hop” for ‘Merica

By Colin Costello Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment
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No, that wasn't a Chevy Truck spot we just watched. It was Hardee's. However, if one wasn't paying too much attention, the new anthemic, feel-good spot which introduces the c...
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Tessa, Blind Barber, and Bryce Harper’s bathroom secrets
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Tessa, Blind Barber, and Bryce Harper’s bathroom secrets

From Right Word Media Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment
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Tessa Films partners with Blind Barber to introduce All-Star Bryce Harper as company spokesperson for signature product line Tessa Director / Writer Tim Mason and Creative Di...
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SAG-AFTRA slams door on hotel room auditions
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SAG-AFTRA slams door on hotel room auditions

By Daniel Patton Apr 16, 2018 0 Comment
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On April 12, SAG-AFTRA called for an end to auditions and interviews in private hotel rooms and residences. Defined as an expansion to the Code of Conduct that the union pub...
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Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”
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Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”

By Colin Costello Apr 16, 2018 0 Comment
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Well, this should have people pounding on Laughlin Constable's door. The agency, which bills in excess of $280 million, was named one of Chicago's "Best Places to Work" in 2...
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EVENT CALENDAR

  • 6:00 pm, April 25, 2018 – Ghosts of Portfolio Past
  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, April 28, 2018 – Chicago Filmmakers Ribbon Cutting + Open House!

BITESIZE NEWS

  • The education featured in Burrell’s “Love Lessons”
  • Pitching with IL Film Office Director Christine Dudley
  • Loyola U’s Sister Jean “On a Mission from God”
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