In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collaborative environment where filmmakers and television producers
Editor’s Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and advertising community. From directors and producers
Knickpoint Ventures announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios, Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024. Papazian has been
Knickpoint Ventures broke ground this week on the vacant lot of the former Marshall Field’s warehouse property, moving forward on a plan for The Fields Studios that has been in development
Filming is expected to begin in Chicago this September on the Netflix adaptation of Lynn Painter’s bestselling novel Better Than the Movies. Directed by Julia Hart, who also co-wrote the screenplay
Mind blown. If there was one trailer at San Diego Comic-Con that left Hall H collectively questioning reality, it was Apple TV+’s Dark Matter. The streaming service kicked off its
From our returning network television favorites to major studio features and independent films, here’s what’s filming in Chicago and Illinois this summer. Cameras are rolling across town and throughout the
Chicago and Illinois appear to be heading into an active production stretch, with a Disney Channel pilot, a Midwestern sports biopic, a completed HBO Max drama pilot, and a downstate
Editor’s Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and advertising community. From directors and producers
Editor’s Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and advertising community. From directors and producers
HBO Max has officially ordered a pilot for American Blue, continuing its momentum toward scalable, character-driven dramas modeled on the success of The Pitt. The project is being produced by
Chicago film and television production is buzzing with energy this summer, as soundstages across the city fill up with everything from studio blockbusters to indie gems. Cinespace Studios, The Fields
Filmmakers are drawn to Chicago for its dynamic blend of urban grit and architectural beauty, offering a visually striking backdrop that can stand in for a variety of settings. The
Chicago is bleeding business. Not a grindhouse film bleed. But more like a Tarantino-esque wound. Or wounds. As the Los Angeles production pipeline sputters—on-location filming plunged 22.4% in Q1 alone—Chicago
This winter, Chicago is buzzing with activity as several projects make the city their home base. Chicago’s talented film crews, state-of-the-art studios, dynamic neighborhoods and iconic architecture continue to make
Whether it was a bear or a donkey, Chicago dominated national headlines in 2024. It was a year where The Bear dominated awards shows and ratings, and the Democratic National
Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office, Kennedy King College and Filmscape to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on June 21st. The event will take place at Chicago
More than Hollywood. More than New York. More than Atlanta. Chicago production has returned faster and stronger than anywhere else. Chicago’s full-service production studios, equipment vendors, and strong union workforce
While the news of our favorite TV firemen, cops, doctors, druglords, and chefs may sometimes be our top stories, we are also the news source for our production companies, post
As the strike led by Hollywood’s major unions – The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, stretches into September, the economic consequences are beginning to surface, potentially costing Illinois up
