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The Batman will film in Chicago next month
  • FILM

The Batman will film in Chicago next month

By Reel Chicago Sep 30, 2020
Our national publication Reel 360 has been covering the production news on The Batman since its inception. The Geek on Reel 360 reported today that The Batman will be filming e...
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‘Chicago Med’ halts filming over positive Covid-19 test
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‘Chicago Med’ halts filming over positive Covid-19 test

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020
Chicago Med halted filming today when a crew member returned a positive Covid-19 test. The show will suspend production for two weeks. The positive result was yielded throug...
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Reflections: An Edgewater Art Experience

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020
In Chicago, to spread a message of hope and unity, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce presents Reflections: An Edgewater Art Experience throughout the neighborhoo...
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McDonald’s awards scholarships to APIA students

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020
McDonald’s USA is thrilled to announce the inaugural class of McDonald’s/APIA Scholars. Through this program, the company is awarding $500,000 in scholarships to 55 Asian a...
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Lightfoot eases Phase Four Guidelines for businesses
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Lightfoot eases Phase Four Guidelines for businesses

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020
Progress in the fight against COVID-19 will allow for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses beginning October 1s...
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Sarofsky debuts ‘A Mystery to Me’ original doc series
  • FILM

Sarofsky debuts ‘A Mystery to Me’ original doc series

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020
Chicago's Sarofsky Pictures new documentary series, A Mystery to Me, aims to raise awareness of the rare neuromuscular disease Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The first episode is sche...
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Editor Jen Dean joins Cut+Run’s award winning lineup
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Editor Jen Dean joins Cut+Run’s award winning lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 28, 2020
Cut+Run announces the addition of editor Jen Dean to its family of talent.  A native Texan, Jen went from studying experimental cinema with Stan Brakhage and Phil Solomon i...
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Shameless in town filming this week
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Shameless in town filming this week

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020
Showtime's longest-running series, Shameless was seen filming in town today for some pickup shots. A small crew filmed exterior drone shots of the infamous Gallagher house ...
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Chicago native Alex Meneses talks about upcoming film
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Chicago native Alex Meneses talks about upcoming film

By Jessica Velle Sep 25, 2020
In honor of Latino Heritage Month, we sat down with actress, model and philanthropist Alex Meneses. Alex is a Chicago native living in Los Angeles, who fell in love wi...
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MFF Union & Indie Passion Projects exciting lineup
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MFF Union & Indie Passion Projects exciting lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020
Join Midwest Film Festival and The Gene Siskel Film Center on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00pm at the CHI-Town Movies Drive-In with a brand new themed night to celebrate the...
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STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s
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STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2020
STORY’s Ky Dickens got couples to reveal the magic and mishaps of their first kiss in a sweet campaign for Hershey’s. Conceived by dentsumcgarrybowen, and shot in Los A...
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WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation
  • TV

WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020
Chicago-based NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon will conduct the first comprehensive prime-time sit-down interview with President Trump since the passing of Supreme Court Justi...
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Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios
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Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2020
Cutters Studios' Managing Director and Partner Craig Duncan has been promoted to the position of President. As announced by CEO Tim McGuire, in addition to his responsibilities...
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Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen
  • In memoriam

Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen

By Katharin Mraz Sep 15, 2020
It is always difficult to hear of a fellow filmmaker passing, especially someone as wonderful and influential as Andrew Beisen. Those who knew him best say that Andrew was tale...
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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor
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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020
Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, design-driven production company Sarofsky is proud to announce the return of Cory Davis to its full-time staff. A...
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The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4
  • TV

The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2020
SHOWTIME has picked up THE CHI for a fourth season. Filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe and executive produc...
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Travis Scott & McDonald’s launch multi-tier collaboration
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Travis Scott & McDonald’s launch multi-tier collaboration

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020
Multi-tier collaboration features a capsule merch collection, McDonald’s crew apparel, TV commercial, and the Travis Scott signature order in restaurants at participating McD...
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Chicagoan Jay Paul Deratany has hit with Foster Boy
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Chicagoan Jay Paul Deratany has hit with Foster Boy

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020
UPDATE: There will be a special one-night-only Chicago Premiere of FOSTER BOY, followed by an exclusive Q&A after the film with actors Shane Paul McGhie a...
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Camera Ambassador holds Assistant Director Boot Camp
  • Events

Camera Ambassador holds Assistant Director Boot Camp

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020
Camera Ambassador and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship collaborate for the virtual event, Assistant Director Boot Camp. Assistant Directors are an integral part of t...
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Glad Flex’n Seal bag breaks Guinness World Record
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Glad Flex’n Seal bag breaks Guinness World Record

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020
Glad, in partnership with FCB, put the new Glad Flex’n Seal to the ultimate test by sealing various items inside. In the Guinness World Records database, one can easily di...
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