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HULU/Kartemquin Accelerator announce two films
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HULU/Kartemquin Accelerator announce two films

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2020
Kartemquin Films announced the two projects that will participate in the first year of the Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator: Traces of Home by director Colette Ghunim and Tres...
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Attorney General Raoul calls for changes to PPP funding
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Attorney General Raoul calls for changes to PPP funding

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2020
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to call for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are d...
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‘POW!’ Girls in the Game take over Wintrust Building
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‘POW!’ Girls in the Game take over Wintrust Building

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020
Since the organization first got its start, Girls in the Game has been helping girls find their voice, discover their strength and achieve the confidence needed to be the game-...
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Behind the Mask campaign, staying at home isn’t safe
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Behind the Mask campaign, staying at home isn’t safe

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020
 UN Women USA Chicago Chapter presents their latest campaign BEHIND THE MASK, which shows the horrible reality millions of women face during lockdown.  The rising ...
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Calabash Animation is the Go-To creative for toy brands
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Calabash Animation is the Go-To creative for toy brands

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020
"Toy work is engaging because it's usually very dynamic and creative," says Calabash Executive Producer, Sean Henry. "It can take us anywhere from dragons to spaceships to...
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OKRP’s Illinois Lottery spot goes beyond monetary prizes
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OKRP’s Illinois Lottery spot goes beyond monetary prizes

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020
A new spot from the Illinois Lottery pays tribute to the winning spirit of the people of the State of Illinois, through the story of a family and how they face the trials of ev...
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MFF offers free online Comedy Shorts Program
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MFF offers free online Comedy Shorts Program

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2020
Just when we needed it the most, the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) is participating in #GivingTuesday by giving viewers access to their Comedy Shorts Program online, free of cha...
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Gerety Awards deadline extended and no COVID-19 ads
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Gerety Awards deadline extended and no COVID-19 ads

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020
Gerety Awards has a new deadline extension to May 29. They confirm its judging will be remote this year and announced they will not be accepting Covid-19 related ads! Gerety...
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Life imitates art in Chicago-made ‘Working Man’
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Life imitates art in Chicago-made ‘Working Man’

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020
The story of a life-long factory worker who searches for purpose after his plant closes, Working Man arrives at an unexpectedly poignant moment for America's working ...
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Behind the Scenes: Amazon series ‘Tales From the Loop’
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Behind the Scenes: Amazon series ‘Tales From the Loop’

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020
Tales From the Loop, a new eight-episode series now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, explores the goings-on in a small Ohio town situated atop a mysterious machine that has mad...
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KEEPGOING: Virtual Gallery Fundraiser
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KEEPGOING: Virtual Gallery Fundraiser

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020
Creativity Meets Compassion: KEEPGOING virtual gallery fundraiser launches with hundreds of images from notable Directors & DPs worldwide The film industry supports 2.1...
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Panasonic’s Virtual Broadcast: Future of Video Production
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Panasonic’s Virtual Broadcast: Future of Video Production

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020
Virtual experience will feature discussions on industry trends, challenges and technologies impacting live and remote video production as well as news and content creation. ...
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‘Conversations with Cast’ of Chicago Med, Fire and PD
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‘Conversations with Cast’ of Chicago Med, Fire and PD

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020
We can never get enough of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD. Just in time to fill the void until next season resumes, you can have a one-on-one with the cast from ...
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ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business
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ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020
ProGear has been evaluating the next steps to ensure the safe and proper way to re-open for business, and they would like to share this plan with you.  ProGear wil...
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RPA launches ‘ZoomAdoptions’ shelter pet backgrounds
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RPA launches ‘ZoomAdoptions’ shelter pet backgrounds

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2020
Feeling a little lonely, and tired of this stay at home confinement? Face it, every shelter pet knows what that feels like. It's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and animal ...
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Zoom Interview: with David and Joan of  O’Connor Casting
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Zoom Interview: with David and Joan of O’Connor Casting

By Katharin Mraz Apr 29, 2020
There are two sides to every camera story: those behind it creating movie magic, and the talented performers in front.  What many may not consider are the people who bridg...
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Periscope Post & Audio partners with Unlock Audio
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Periscope Post & Audio partners with Unlock Audio

By Reel Chicago Apr 29, 2020
Periscope Post & Audio and Unlock Audio have formed a strategic partnership to provide integrated sound and music services for games. The two companies will offer game dev...
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Netflix to release Michelle Obama doc ‘Becoming’
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Netflix to release Michelle Obama doc ‘Becoming’

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020
Becoming. If you enjoyed the intimacy of former first lady, Michelle Obama's autobiography, then good news. Netflix has announced the documentary portrait of Michelle Obama ti...
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Lightfoot launches weekly series ‘Stay Home. Hit Play.’
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Lightfoot launches weekly series ‘Stay Home. Hit Play.’

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Citadel today announced the launch of Stay Home. Hit Play., a twice-weekly video series on WTTW that will bring engaging, educational programmi...
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Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA
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Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020
Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...
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