Alex Pissios has confirmed that Cinespace Chicago Film Studios and Cinespace Toronto, the amazing empire that he and his uncle Nick Mirkopolous built on a dream, has been sold to
Out of the 58 category winners at the 58th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards held last Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, 11 were production/non-broadcast companies whose programs aired on
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Dalia Tapia (center) and her crew will shoot the HD feature “Princesa Tarazca”
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 French Butter adds Director / DP / Photographer Jennifer DavickFrench Butter has significantly buffed up its talent roster by signing director, DP, and photographer Jennifer Davick. The announcement, made on April 16, 2024, marks a strategic move for the  AICP Midwest Chapter to Sponsor 2024 Chiditarod TeamThe Midwest Chapter of AICP is taking to the streets with its first-ever sponsorship of a team in the 2024 edition of Chiditarod. With the cheeky, Blues Brothers inspired name  Chicago film production comes back strong for 2024More 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  French Butter spices up roster with Etienne Proulx and Anneke SchoneveldFrench Butter, the food and beverage production company, has expanded its directorial roster with two new additions designed to give the company greater breadth while offering its agency and brand  French Butter salutes its women leaders to mark Women’s History MonthFrench Butter, the food and beverage production company, has capped its recent surge of attention-getting work by celebrating the role women play in its sales, management and growth. A certified  Filmmaking in Chicago is ‘significantly up’ with record breaking productionAt the September 30th Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting Retiring Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly said filmmaking is “significantly up” in Chicago. A record 15  Reel Chicago top 21 stories for 2021Here are the top 21 stories on Reel Chicago in 2021. There were over 2500 stories between Reel Chicago and our sister publication Reel 360. With a record breaking total  It’s the end of the road for HBO’s Lovecraft CountryIt’s the end of the road for the characters of HBO’s Lovecraft Country. The horror drama series will not be receiving a second season order, HBO told Deadline. “We will  Stop Us Before We Disrupt AgainChicago Film Society unveils lineup for Season 24, “dedicated to exhibiting neglected works of cinema in their original medium” The streets of Chicago are clogged with scooters in a cutthroat  Film community events rock the weekendOpen Television & Stage 18 host a celebration, Eleven04 & Third Beacon throw a soiree on Friday night The opportunity to support Chicago filmmakers and projects is one of the  Film Office Director Rich Moskal: a tough act to followThe man who arranged gunfights on the el, demolition in the loop, and “Transformer” battles on Wacker Drive explains how the CFO got it done Rich Moskal helped to present  Women of the Now ignites a “Femme Pyre”The East Coast networking collective “Women of the Now” will bring its passion for empowering female filmmakers to Chicago with an upscale carnival-themed event entitled “Femme  The Reel to introduce theatre coverage by Kerry ReidIN OUR EFFORTS to expand coverage of more and different aspects of our vibrant and multi-faceted industry, the Reel will bring you news about Chicago theatre, with stories by the Towers seeks real housewives for new seriesREAL HOUSEWIVES OF CHICAGO are being sought for a Towers Productions reality series. According to Towers’ casting director Becky Cattie, the hope is “Love Boat” skipper here in dramatic roleGAVIN MacLEOD, fondly remembered as “The Love Boat’s” skipper and Mary Tyler Moore’s fellow TV newswriter, will be the special guest June 8 at the screening                 |