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The Bear is returning for Season 2

By Barbara Roche Feb 3, 2023

The Bear is expected back in town later this month to begin production on the second season. Season 2 begins filming in Chicago on February 21, 2023. Filming is expected c...

Behind The Scenes

Vincent De Paula, CSC discusses era-spanning series Firefly Lane

By Reel Chicago Feb 2, 2023

If you have watched Firefly Lane you have to be fascinated at the jumps between the 1970s, 1980s and 2000. Here's the inside story on how cinematographer, Vincent De Paula flaw...

CHICAGO MADE

Possibly everything you’d want to know about Groundhog Day

By Barbara Roche Feb 2, 2023

In case you weren't already feeling old, February 2 is the 30th anniversary of the release of Groundhog Day, the story of our favorite narcissistic, self-centered weatherman, w...

Reel Ad of the Week

Jimmy John’s redefines what MILF means

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2023

Jimmy John’s is tempting chocolate-lovers this Valentine’s Day with the release of a sweet new dessert, the Red Velvet Cookie, available for a limited time. To hono...

animation

Calabash partners with Ex Populus on Final Form

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2023

Final Form is the latest NFT game from web3 game development company, Ex Populus, San Francisco, to feature the animation of long-time creative collaborator, Chicago based ...

UNION

WGA West slams WarnerMedia and Discovery for broken promises

By Reel Chicago Jan 30, 2023

The WGA current contract expires on May 1, and though a strike is by no means certain, it's on everyone's radar. The guild has cautioned members to disregard rumors about a...

SUPER BOWL

Coors Light and Miller Lite announce high stakes ad for the big game

By Reel Chicago Jan 30, 2023

Coors Light and Miller Lite walk into a bar, and what happens next is anyone’s guess. Today, Coors Light and Miller Lite announced The High Stakes Beer Ad, a first-of-its-...

CHICAGO MADE

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...

Events

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...

FESTIVALS

Asian Pop-up Cinema offers free streaming for Lunar New Year

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2023

In honor of the Lunar Calendar’s Chinese New Year Celebration of 2023, Asian Pop-Up Cinema continues to present an excellent free streaming movie series for U.S. and Canadian...

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

REEL MOVES

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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