The Illinois Production Alliance (IPA), the state’s leading voice for the film, commercial, and television production industry, announced the election of IATSE Local 476 Busi...
Despite fierce competition from rising power players like New Jersey and New Mexico, Illinois remains one of the top five production hubs in the country, boasting $725 million ...
Wisconsin wants back in the game. More than a decade after ending its film tax incentives, the state has passed a new incentive program aimed at bringing productions north and ...
After years of falling behind in the chicken wars, KFC is flipping the script—literally. With the help of Chicago-based agency Highdive, the fast-food giant is launching its ...
FX and Hulu’s The Bear is back at the table, and it's serving more than just chaos in the kitchen. The critically acclaimed Chicago-made series scored 13 Emmy nominations for...
Highdive has once again cracked the Emmy ceiling. The agency’s wildly popular “Batman vs. Bateman” spot for State Farm has earned a nomination for Outstanding Commercial ...
The Chicago-made independent feature Wrong Numbers is set to make its global debut this September on two major airlines, bringing the locally produced film to passengers aboard...
The third annual Women in Film Night lit up Kinowerks Studio on Saturday, June 28, with a vibrant celebration of femme and queer voices in filmmaking.
What began as a perso...
On Friday, July 26, Pixquid will unveil Pixquid 3.0, a groundbreaking platform that merges streaming, community engagement, and marketplace functionality into a single destinat...
If you think XL FEST is 'just another festival' you haven’t been paying attention. From August 14–23, Chicago becomes the center of gravity for a new class of storytelling ...
Geletka+, the Chicago-based full-service agency, has expanded once again, adding three new key senior hires to support its rapid growth. As the team and client roster continue ...
After a rocky run of underperforming films and lukewarm series, Marvel Studios is banking on fresh faces and bold new stories to reclaim its cultural dominance. And the one cha...
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Summer Diversity Mixer, taking place on Thursday, July 17 at The Metropolitan Club in downtow...
The Tylerman International Social Awareness Film Festival returns to Cantigny Park in Wheaton on August 2 - 3 for its seventh annual showcase of films that challenge, inspire, ...
This week’s Reel Ad of the Week is anything but plain — and that’s exactly the point. International Delight, with creative agency FCB Chicago, just dropped a brilliantly ...
Forge Virtual Studios is set to launch a full-scale virtual production facility just outside Chicago. Built from the ground up for commercial filmmakers, branded storytellers, ...
Sure, you could just light some sparklers and call it a holiday—but why not lean into your patriotic duty and stream some movies that actually feel like Chicago?
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Chicago is mourning the loss of one of its grittiest exports. Michael Madsen, the tough-as-nails actor with a poet’s heart—best known for his unforgettable roles in Reservo...
FX has officially renewed The Bear for a fifth season, giving the Chicago production community another reason to fire up the flat tops and keep the cameras rolling.
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Cinema Femme has announced the official lineup for its 2025 Short Film Festival, now in its seventh year. The annual event continues to highlight emerging filmmakers and spotli...
