Christine Dudley is new Illinois Film Office director
The new director of the Illinois Film Office is Christine T. Dudley, a long-time Republican political, public
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The new director of the Illinois Film Office is Christine T. Dudley, a long-time Republican political, public
Megan Vidis, deputy director of the Illinois Film Office, will leave in mid-May for a position outside of the film industry, for the first time in her career.
During today’s visit to Los Angeles, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker highlighted the film incentives offered by his state while emphasizing its commitment to protecting individual freedoms, including LGBTQ rights, women’s
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Film Office were both presented with the IFA Chicago Visionary Leadership Award at the 2024 Magic Hour Event held at Wildman Boiler & Tank
The Independent Film Alliance Chicago (IFA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators, will honor independent film director
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unspools 41 feature films and 12 short film programs over the following 10 days with virtual streaming continuing until October 8. Reeling is the second longest-running film
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
If you want to follow a rising star, keep your eye on connector, builder, innovator, Troy Pryor. Five years ago Creative Cypher, founded by Pryor, launched an accelerator lab for
The Chicago film community has lost a significant leader who has forever made an imprint in our hearts and in the history of filmmaking in Chicago. Suzy Kellett, former Director
Filmscape 2023 scored high points as they wrapped up their annual two-day event that just keeps getting better every year. It was an outstanding weekend, bringing our film community together
At this time of year, there’s only one thing I look forward to more than the arrival of Summer Solstice and that is the release of another batch of Jane
Filmscape Chicago 2023 has released the Class Schedule for their highly anticipated annual industry trade show, to be held on the weekend of June 24 – 25. Now entering their
FX returns to film a pilot in Chicago, following the successful first season of their award-winning series The Bear. The FX pilot Me, We has setup their production office at
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So,
The 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) last night presented, at an invitation only event at Instituto Cervantes, its full slate of films and special events. Produced by the International Latino
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
It was announced at FACETS’ annual Screen Gems Benefit honoring the life and career of Chaz Ebert that the 47-year-old cinema organization will be administering the newly launched Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF.)
Jane Lynch was back in her home town Chicago last week, where she was not only seen throwing the first pitch and singing the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley Field
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 13-16. Now in its 8th year, the four-day conference is
Chicago’s own Jane Lynch helped bring home two U.S. Travel Association Mercury Awards for the spots she directed and starred in for the Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) at the 2022 ESTO
