With the temperatures dropping and days getting shorter, it’s just about time for Christmas movies. Chicago-based filmmaker Jack C. Newell (one of our favorite indie filmmakers) has another treat in
Indie distributor scores ‘Open Tables’ and ‘Close Quarters’ by Second City’s Harold Ramis School Program Director Cow Lamp Films — the Midwest’s first and only full-service, independent film and television
As a filmmaker, Jack C. Newell is attuned to lighting, so it wasn’t a stretch when he and his partner, design strategist Seth Unger, set out
Writer/producer/director Jack C. Newell’s romantic comedy, “Open Tables,” is one of 15 films showcasing in the 51st Chicago International Film Festival’s “City &
Filmmaker Edward T. McDougal’s inspiring historical feature, “Dog Jack,” opens theatrically nationwide in celebration of February’s Black History Month — a year after the distributor discovered
From the imaginative and colorful opening title sequence of “Close Quarters,” we are in the hands of debut feature filmmaker, Jack C. Newell,
The thrill of performance and the beauty of film will leave a lasting impression — and nothing more — for those who witness the Destroy Your Art event
“OPEN TABLES,” the 2015 improv feature from award-winning director/actor Jack C. Newell, is now available on iTunes and Video On Demand. The romcom uses the foodie
Classes starting June 23 at the Second City Training Center will include a new program on TV, film and digital
Mario Lopez is playing the role of the Mayor of Long Grove in a Christmas movie currently filming in Long Grove, IL. Production is underway on My Grown-Up Christmas Wish, starring Mario
Whether a movie is set in Chicago or filmed entirely in this great city, Chicago is a magical background for Christmas. We found 15 great films that show Chicago is
This goes to show that sweetness is contagious. Even if its predictable, people like their holiday watching filled with warmth, sweetness and joy. Filmed in Long Grove, Reporting for Christmas,
Gaia, an inspiring independent feature film, is currently shooting in the heart of Chicago under a SAG interim agreement. The cast, including notable Chicago-based actors Christian Stolte (Chicago Fire), John
The Colonie, an award-winning post production studio, announces editor Giorgia Harvey is set to make waves at America’s largest documentary festival, DOCNYC, with the world premiere of No One Asked You.
In a stunning revelation for fans of the iconic Chicago-produced film The Dark Knight, never-before-seen photographs of Heath Ledger applying his makeup to transform into the Joker have come to
The Murals a one hour documentary about the New Deal era Uptown Post Office Murals in Chicago, will screen on October 28 followed by a short Q&A with the director
Christmas in July is taking place Saturday, July 30 at Brothers’ Field, an outdoor venue in the heart of Historic Downtown Long Grove and is presented by Sock Monkey Museum.
The family-friendly holiday movie Christmas with Felicity, directed by award-winning, Chicago-based filmmaker, Jack C. Newell (Monuments), will premiere on AMC+ Thanksgiving Day, November 25. While Christmas with Felicity is primarily
This Friday, June 4, is the exclusive Chicago streaming engagement of Monuments, from local filmmaker and Gene Siskel Film Center alum Jack C. Newell (Open Tables, 42 Grams), and Chicago Producer, Angie Gaffney (Executive Director
The 10th Annual Lake County Film Festival (LCFF) has announced the full and complete lineup and details for this year’s 10th Anniversary edition of the film festival, taking place November
