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Katie Ward Gerard (re) joins Liz Laine Reps

From Liz Laine Reps, Inc. Apr 22, 2018 0 Comment

(Chicago - 19 April 2018) Liz Laine Reps, Inc is proud to welcome and reunite with Katie Ward Gerard as sales representative. Katie, based in Toronto, will be heading up sales i...

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22nd annual Colcoa French Film Festival lineup announced

By Shari Mesulam Apr 22, 2018 0 Comment

(Los Angeles — 22 April 2018) The Franco-American Cultural Fund announced the program for the 22nd Colcoa French Film Festival, which will run April 23-30 at the Directors Gui...

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“Black Screenplays Matter” accepting script and pilot entries

Apr 22, 2018 0 Comment

The mission of the Black Lives Matter Screenwriting Competition is to bridge the gap between emerging black screenwriters and producers who want to make films that represent the...

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Two by Four, Quriosity help DePaul launch brand campaign

From DePaul University Apr 22, 2018 0 Comment

(Chicago — 19 April 2018) DePaul University announces a new brand awareness campaign with the message “Here, We Do.” Breaking April 23 and running initially for 12 weeks, ...

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Chicago Underground Film Fest offers a taste of 2018

By Kristi Kucera Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment

Opening night Julia Nash's Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records Chicago premiere Closing night Lori Felker’s Future Language: The Dimensions of V...

REEL ST. LOUIS

Coolfire Studios helps grant an out-of-this-world wish

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment

Fifteen-year-old Peyton Crump is just like any other Springfield, Missouri teen boy who loves Star Wars. He's incredibly talented, creative and bursting with imagination. Th...

NEW WORK

Latest eye catching new work — 4.16.18

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment

For your viewing pleasure, here's a collection of spots and trailers that are currently holding Reel Chicago's attention. Blue Bunny Agency: FCB Chicago "Bye Bye ...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Elise Jaffe, Executive Producer

By Elise Jaffe Apr 19, 2018 0 Comment

Elise Jaffe is the “spokes teeth” and Executive Producer of Big Teeth Productions, which she co-owns with her husband Gregg. She’s also known as “Little Miss Bossy P...

BREAKING NEWS

Cutters, Mill, Optimus, Utopic among AICE Shortlisters

By Daniel Patton Apr 18, 2018 0 Comment

Rachelle Madden, VP, Post Production and Digital Production Affairs for AICP, has announced the Shortlist for this year’s AICE Awards for post production excellence. “O...

OP ED

Today’s Festival Of Hypocrisy

By Bob Hoffman Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment

The following essay originally appeared in Bob Hoffman’s blog, "The Ad Contrarian." Grab some popcorn and a nice comfy chair and get ready for a three-ring clown show. T...

REEL MOVES

Curtis Schmidt changes roles at Periscope

From Periscope Post & Audio Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment

Periscope Post & Audio and Curtis Schmidt are pleased to announce that Curtis is changing roles from General Manager to Freelance Editor. Curtis recently joined Periscope as ...

NEW WORK

DDB helps Skittles show where Sweet Heat comes from

By Daniel Patton Apr 17, 2018 0 Comment

DDB Chicago helped Skittles retain its top place on the eclectic advertising mantel with a new 15-second commercial starring a pair of unkempt basement dwellers. Skittles' Ri...