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In memoriam

Video Journalist Scott Jacobs passes suddenly at age 71

By Tom Weinberg Nov 10, 2021

Story submitted by Tom Weinberg (Founder, Media Burn) I handed Scott Jacobs his first portable video camera at Videopolis in 1974. He was on leave from reporting at the Chic...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor promotes Ashley Hughes and Caroline Wolf to Account Director

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2021

AbelsonTaylor continues to reward outstanding leadership by promoting former associate account directors Ashley Hughes and Caroline Wolf to account director. Hughes will exp...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

The Colonie ‘Sponsor Reel’ is a hit across all three AICP award shows

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2021

Before the official AICP winners were even announced, The Colonie won a major honor. For the first time in its history, the Chicago based post-production company was selected t...

REEL BUSINESS

Campbell’s new can label serves up soundtracks for dinnertime

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2021

There are few things that groove together like great food and great music. Campbell’s teamed up with Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify to fuel the soul and inspire home...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire: this week’s pics & promo ‘What Happened At Whiskey Point’

By Barbara Roche Nov 9, 2021

This week’s new episode of Chicago Fire titled What Happened At Whiskey Point is airing Wednesday at 8 PM CST on NBC 5. Here’s the official information that ...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med: pics & promo Just as a Snake Sheds its Skin

By Barbara Roche Nov 9, 2021

There is a new episode on this week’s Chicago Med titled Just as a Snake Sheds its Skin airing this Wednesday at 7 PM CST on NBC 5. Here’s the official informati...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago PD: this week’s pics & promo ‘Fractures’

By Barbara Roche Nov 9, 2021

This week’s new episode of Chicago P.D. titled Fractures is airing Wednesday at 9 PM CST on NBC 5. Here’s the official information that NBC has made avai...

REEL BUSINESS

Keebler unveils limited-edition Gingerbread Fudge Stripes cookies

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2021

In anticipation of one of the most magical times of the year, the Keebler Elves have crafted new limited-edition Fudge Stripes cookies that feature the distinctive flavor of t...

AWARDS

Gene Siskel Center presents Black Harvest Film Festival prize

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2021

The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago announces the 2021 winners of the Richard and Ellen Sandor Family Black Harvest Film Festival Prize. ...

CITY NEWS

Sleep Out Saturday 2021 United: One Night, One Community

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2021

Sleep Out Saturday this Saturday, November 6. Hundreds of suburban residents will spend what promises to be a cold night inside tents, boxes and cars to raise awareness a...

REEL MOVES

Sandra Alfaro is the latest addition to the DDB Chicago team

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2021

DDB North America today announced that Sandra Alfaro has joined DDB Chicago as Head of Business Leadership. Alfaro will oversee leadership and growth for the region's lar...

REEL MOVES

Liz Murnin named SVP of Client Development at Fusion92

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2021

Fusion92, a Chicago-based marketing innovation company, announced that Liz Murnin has been named SVP of Client Development and will lead the firm’s business development effor...

Reel Indie

Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival Live Screening Nov 10

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2021

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival is hosting an in-person, live screening at Twisted Hippo Brewing the evening of Wednesday, November 10th. Over the course of a c...

Reel Indie

Thanksgiving release of ‘An Intrusion’ by Chicagoan Sam Logan Khaleghi

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2021

An Intrusion a feature film from Chicago producer Sam Logan Khaleghi, Northwestern University Alumnus will release nationwide on Thanksgiving weekend. The crime thriller A...

ONE CHICAGO

Brett Dalton added to Chicago Fire cast after Jesse Spencer’s departure

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2021

Brett Dalton has been added to the Chicago Fire cast in a recurring role as interim Lieutenant Jason Pelham after Jesse Spencer’s departure from the series. Dalton made his...

Events

DOC CHICAGO: mini-conference by and for Chicago Doc filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Nov 3, 2021

After a year’s hiatus, DOC CHICAGO returns to bring Chicago-area documentary filmmakers together to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and connect. The free hybrid mi...

Events

CFWC to host 50th Anniversary Industry Mixer Nov 6th

By Reel Chicago Nov 2, 2021

Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) in collaboration with Melanated in America, will kick-off a yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary with an Industry Mixer. ...

REEL PRO

Interview: catching up with director Layne Marie Williams

By Reel Chicago Nov 2, 2021

Layne Marie Williams has joined the director roster at production company turned creative agency Pink Hippo. For full story and intimate interview with Layne Marie VISIT H...

ACCOUNT WINS

NERDS flock to OKRP

By Reel Chicago Nov 2, 2021

Ferrara has named OKRP as its advertising agency of record for its growing NERDS brand, following a review. The agency will handle advertising and activation initiatives f...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago PD: this week’s pics & promo ‘Trust Me’

By Barbara Roche Oct 30, 2021

This week’s new episode of Chicago P.D. titled Trust Me is airing Wednesday at 9 PM CST on NBC 5. Here’s the official information that NBC has made ava...

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