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CHICAGO MADE

Paper Girls premieres. What are the critics saying?

By Reel Chicago Jul 30, 2022

The new series, Paper Girls which was filmed in the Chicago area last summer, has dropped all eight episodes of the first season exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. We'...

Behind The Scenes

Lakefront Pictures announce completion of Chicago made film The Unseen

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2022

Chicago filmmakers Jennifer A. Goodman (also known as Jennifer Karum) and Ryan Atkins, co-founders of Lakefront Pictures, announced they have completed their Indie feature film...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. Casting News: Benjamin Levy Aguilar returns as series regular

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2022

As promised, Reel Chicago will continue to update you on any casting news on One Chicago this season and this one is exciting! Benjamin Levy Aguilar will return to Chicago ...

CITY NEWS

R&B singer Jeremih will serve as Grand Marshal for Bud Billiken Parade

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2022

Chicago Defender Charities Inc. presents the 93rd Annual Bud Billiken Parade. Chicago's very own hometown hero, internationally recognized, award-winning, Grammy-nomina...

REEL MOVES

Matt Mooney joins 11 Dollar Bill as Creative Lead

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2022

11 Dollar Bill, the innovative post-production studio specializing in creative design, editorial and finishing, welcomes Matt Mooney to its creative team in Boulder. With exper...

REEL MOVES

Pahnke Chicago appoints Kate Black to President and Partner

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2022

Pahnke Chicago announced the appointment of Kate Black to President and Partner. Black will lead the independent creative agency’s growing roster of client business and a...

CITY NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot announces three options for renovations to Soldier Field

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2022

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced proposals for renovations of Soldier Field, a crown jewel of both Chicago and our celebrated lakefront Museum Campus. These proposals s...

CITY NEWS

Randolph Street Market Festival returns this weekend

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2022

Chicago’s most beloved vintage treasure hunt and summer soiree returns to where it all began. Randolph Street Market Festival features 175 vendors from across North America, ...

Reel Ad of the Week

I Got Love campaign for Illinois Cares for Kids does everything right

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2022

The 1o8 I Got Love inaugural statewide advertising campaign for Illinois Cares for Kids is an artistic collaboration. The spot showcases vibrant Illinois talent in a charmi...

Behind The Scenes

Where the Crawdads Sing: Polly Morgan collaborates with Olivia Newman

By Panavision Jul 26, 2022

Behind the Scenes with Panavision in an interview with cinematographer Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC, Where the Crawdads Sing. Cinematographer Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC discusses her...

REEL MOVES

FCB appoints Shannon McFarland as Chief Talent Officer of Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2022

FCB announced that Shannon McFarland has been named Chief Talent Officer of Chicago. As Chief Talent Officer, McFarland will partner with FCB Chicago Chief Executive Officer...

CHICAGO MADE

Justified: City Primeval back filming with extra precautions. Exclusive pics

By Barbara Roche Jul 25, 2022

After a terrifying experience while filming on location Thursday morning, Justified: City Primeval has once again returned to filming on location, but they have notably added a...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire: The inside story on the Severide and Kidd honeymoon cabin

By Barbara Roche Jul 24, 2022

We're all waiting for the Chicago Fire Season 11 premiere to start off where the Season 10 finale cliffhanger left us. Who is the stalker outside the Severide and Kidd hone...

Reel Indie

48 Hour Film Project registration is open

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2022

48 Hour Film Project registration is open with new genres, some awesome upcoming events, and the always exciting challenge of making your short film in just 48 hours. It's ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Justified: City Primeval filming halted by real life rolling gun battle

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2022

Justified: City Primeval was forced to halt filming when two cars engaging in a rolling gun battle barreled through the filming barricades. The crew was preparing to film a...

ONE CHICAGO

Exclusive photos: Chicago Fire first day of filming Season 11

By Barbara Roche Jul 22, 2022

It's official. Chicago Fire is back in town filming Season 11. The first location of the day was Firehouse 51, home of Engine 51, Truck 81, Squad 3, Ambulance 61 & Battalio...

CHICAGO MADE

‘Christmas with Felicity’ celebrates Christmas in July and free screening

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2022

Christmas in July is taking place Saturday, July 30 at Brothers’ Field, an outdoor venue in the heart of Historic Downtown Long Grove and is presented by Sock Monkey Museum. ...

REEL MOVES

Matt Hill joins Camp+King’s Chicago production department

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2022

San Francisco and Chicago-based agency Camp+King welcomes Matt Hill to their midwest production team as Senior Producer. Hill’s hire is the latest in a steady period of g...

NEW WORK

Daily Planet’s Michael Gabriele explores new artform in Flowing with Fire

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2022

Flowing with Fire, the new 360-degree documentary short from director Michael Gabriele and Chicago production company Daily Planet, centers on a group of Los Angeles-area ...

ONE CHICAGO

Who’s in and Who’s out on Chicago Fire for Season 11

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2022

After the Season 10 cliffhanger, Chicago Fire left us worrying about what's in store for Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) as a stalker loomed outside of the...