Reel Chicago is an online news resource for Chicago’s visual media professionals, and those who want to tap into the Chicago market.
We cover all aspects of media production — feature film, TV, streaming, and commercial production, indie features, videos for the web, agency news, branded entertainment, podcasts, gaming, music, corporate, live events, festivals, vendors, and more.
When Reel Chicago began reporting Chicago film industry news on April 1, 2004, we couldn’t have imagined the changes about to emerge in every corner of the industry, and that continues to excite us. The truth is, we love our job.
The REEL is targeted to visual media professionals. We have 25,000 subscribers to our reader database and followers on social media outlets. We are the go-to publication as the reliable source for advertising and film markets throughout the country — visual pros who want to tap into the Chicago market.
Our content is original, authoritative, written by industry experts, exclusive to our readers and relevant to your business. The REEL is about YOU. As such, it sets an ideal editorial environment for your advertising.
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Our founder Ruth Ratny, originally began chronicling the Chicago film industry in 1974 as the founder and publisher of the weekly print industry publication, Screen Magazine. Ruth forged a community that never existed before. On a whim, Ruth sold Screen in 2002, and clearly being a visionary, she created Reel Chicago, trusting her instincts that an online publication with instant news was the future of publishing.
Yes, we have been rooted in the Chicago film community since 1974 and your participation is what continues to weave the fabric of this community. It unites us and tells all those looking in, what a diverse, and significant, and independent market Chicago is.
Barbara Roche took over as publisher of Reel Chicago in 2017 when her dear friend, Ruth passed away. With a long history as a Chicago filmmaker, Barbara is passionate about filming in Chicago, promoting our film community, and shining a light on Chicago media professionals, from concept to post.
We are here for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re a single entrepreneur or head of a big company. Tell us what’s going on: projects, promotions, new hires, new space, awards, innovations, ideas, opinions — all are welcome.
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- Office: (312) 274-9980
- Mailing Address: PO Box 411731 · Chicago, IL 60641
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Barbara Roche, Editor/Publisher — (312) 274-9980
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