Barbara Roche, Author at Reel Chicago News

CREATIVE

Tessa director Blaine Hogan goes intergenerational for Picklr

By Reel Chicago Oct 26, 2023

A heart-pounding new commercial for The Picklr, a rapidly expanding chain of indoor pickleball courts, is setting the stage for this emerging sport with a fresh, high-energy tw...

CREATIVE

Olipop expands marketing horizons to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

Oakland-based prebiotic soda brand, Olipop, known for its initial success through influencer and TikTok marketing, is making a bold move into outdoor advertising. And that move...

CHICAGO MADE

Chicago-made ‘The Murals’ indie doc screens with concert Oct 28

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

The Murals a one hour documentary about the New Deal era Uptown Post Office Murals in Chicago, will screen on October 28 followed by a short Q&A with the director TG Jamroz...

CIFF

CIFF announces winners of Audience Choice Awards

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) Audience Choice Awards, Presented by Xfinity. CIFF announced this year’s winning fi...

REEL BUSINESS

Burrell acquired by FVLCRUM Holdings

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

In a significant development, Burrell Communications Group, a renowned Black-owned advertising agency, has been acquired by Evolve Holdings, a consortium led by Channing Johnso...

CREATIVE

Chicago encouraged to experience North Carolina in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2023

As the crisp autumn air envelops the city of Chicago and New York, and the leaves don their vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, there's no better time to celebrate the bre...

Reel Ad of the Week

New FCB Chicago campaign confronts Mental Health Crisis

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2023

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council have joined forces to launch an extensive communications initiative known as the "Love, Your Mind" campaign. This ca...

ONE CHICAGO

Actors from Chicago Fire, Med, and P.D. gather for a special cause

By Barbara Roche Oct 24, 2023

The Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. family gathered at the Museum of Science and Industry last Thursday in support of a vital cause. The event was aimed to raise aw...

ONE CHICAGO

Tracy Spiridakos says goodbye to Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Oct 24, 2023

Tracy Spiridakos, who plays the role of Detective Hailey Upton, will be departing Chicago P.D. after Season 11 according to multiple sources and originally reported by Variety....

FILM

‘Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music’ comes to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

Following a successful film festival run, the award-winning Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music is coming to Chicago for a one-time-only screening. The music docu...

Behind The Scenes

Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron discusses Haunted Mansion

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron discusses the distinct styles he helped craft for Haunted Mansion and You Hurt My Feelings. The new feature Haunted Mansion deliver...

In memoriam

Beloved Chicago Broadcaster Harry Porterfield, Jr. dies at 95

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

The Chicago broadcasting community lost an iconic and legendary journalist as it was announced that Harry Porterfield, Jr. passed away on Monday morning after a brief illness....

Streaming

The Bear creator lands rights to new FX series

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

Christopher Storer, known for his critically acclaimed series The Bear, has successfully secured the rights to adapt Sarah Harman's upcoming book, All the Other Mothers Hate Me...

Events

Pitch-a-Thon Roadshow back to Chicago Oct 25

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

The Independent Film Alliance Chicago, SeriesFest and The Second City Film School are back in partnership with the second SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow: Chicago LIVE, an ev...

AICP

2023 AICP Awards National Tour comes to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2023

The AICP Awards tour concludes its national rollout as the association’s Midwest Chapter presents a panel discussion and screening on Thursday, November 9. Tak...

REEL BUSINESS

Motion Agency expands across Midwest

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2023

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence and capabilities, Motion, Chicago's preeminent certified female-owned and operated independent creative communications agen...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire, Med, and P.D. startup their production offices

By Barbara Roche Oct 21, 2023

Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. have opened their production offices at Cinespace Studios Chicago, with a small group of essential staff members. Construction cr...

Behind The Scenes

Lisa Masseur and McKenzie Chinn discuss the making of A Real One

By Barbara Roche Oct 21, 2023

The Oscar qualifying short film, A Real One that filmed in Chicago last summer, came home to make its Chicago premiere last Saturday at the Chicago International Film Festival....

CIFF

A Real One takes the Gold Hugo at Chicago International Film Festival

By Barbara Roche Oct 20, 2023

A Real One, the short film written and directed by McKenzie Chinn and produced by Lisa Masseur of Tessa Films has received the prestigious Gold Hugo at the 59th Chicago Interna...

CIFF

Winners announced at 59th Chicago International Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Oct 20, 2023

The Chicago International Film Festival announced this year’s winning films at North America’s longest-running competitive film festival’s 59th edition, running October 1...