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Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith’s ‘Relative’ at Facets tonight

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2023

FACETS announces a one-night-only screening of Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith's award-winning film Relative, followed by a Q&A moderated by filmmaker and DePaul Pr...

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Last chance to join the Fresh Films Weekly Filmmaking Program

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2023

Monday is the last chance to join the Fresh Films Weekly Filmmaking Program partnering with Fremantle Media. If you know any students who enjoy writing scripts, framing shot...

REEL BUSINESS

Pedigree launches Fosterverse virtual fostering

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2023

The Pedigree brand, of the Mars family of brands, has launched the Fosterverse program – a first-of-its-kind initiative enabling real-life rescue dogs to be virtually foster...

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Leo Burnett Chicago welcomes Mariana O’Kelly as EVP/ECD

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2023

Leo Burnett Chicago welcomes a new creative leader, Mariana O’Kelly, who joins the agency as Executive Vice President/Executive Creative Director. O'Kelly will be based...

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Joe Kirkendall promoted to Head of Production for Dictionary Films

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2023

Dictionary Films Managing Director Chris Rossiter today announced the promotion of Joe Kirkendall to the position of Head of Production. Based in Chicago, Kirkendall has been a...

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Tim Mauery joins Two by Four as Director of Client Relationships

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2023

Independent, full-service creative agency Two by Four hires veteran account management leader Tim Mauery in new role as Director of Client Relationships, reporting to...

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Mujeres announces Glorimar Marrero-Sánchez to direct feature doc

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2023

Mujeres Latinas en Acción' (Mujeres) announces the official launch of a 50th anniversary documentary film production. After a request for proposals for filmmakers in ...

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Vanessa Fortier joins Chicago Agency TDP as Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2023

The Distillery Project (TDP) has hired Creative Director Vanessa Fortier. A creative leader with a proven ability to build major brands through the power of 360 cross-c...

FESTIVALS

Reeling Film Fest 2023 now open for submissions

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2023

Chicago Filmmakers announces the open call for entries for Reeling 2023: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, now in its 41st edition. Reeling, which has be...

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Chicago Fire showrunner comments on Cindy Herrmann’s cancer diagnosis

By Reel Chicago Jan 24, 2023

The past couple of episodes of Chicago Fire have been focused on the cancer diagnosis of Cindy Herrmann (Robyn Coffin), wife of Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg.) In th...

FESTIVALS

MFF’s Best of the Midwest Awards returns to Gene Siskel Center

By Reel Chicago Jan 23, 2023

Kicking off a new season, The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) shines a spotlight on the winning short films of the Best of The Midwest Awards. These films exemplify what our re...

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Chicago Fire’s Taylor Kinney is taking a break from the show

By Reel Chicago Jan 20, 2023

Sources close to production of Chicago Fire have confirmed to Reel Chicago that Taylor Kinney, who plays Kelly Severide, will be taking a leave of absence. “We don’t have a...

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Patrick Lives On announces the 6th Annual Film Showcase and Fundraiser

By Reel Chicago Jan 20, 2023

Mark your calendar, the 6th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase and Fundraiser, sponsored and hosted by Resolution Digital Studios and Cinespace Film Studios, takes place on ...

AWARDS

The Bear receives nomination for Camera Operator of the Year

By Reel Chicago Jan 20, 2023

Another nomination for The Bear attests to how well the first season has been received by just about every major awards show. We will tally them all at the end of award season....

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