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The Best Oscar Viewing Parties in Chicago for 2025

By Colin Costello Mar 1, 2025

Lights, camera, Chicago! The 97th Academy Awards are upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than surrounded by fellow movie lovers, glammed up (or dressed down), wit...

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Chicago director Bill Morrison on his Oscar-nominated film, Incident

By Colin Costello Feb 28, 2025

The powerful short documentary Incident opens on a quiet midsummer evening in Chicago’s South Shore. The stillness is abruptly broken as a man dashes into the street, stumbli...

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Chicago Screenwriter Eric Anderson earns third Grey List honor

By Colin Costello Feb 25, 2025

Chicago-based screenwriter Eric Anderson is once again making waves in the industry, securing his third consecutive spot on The Grey List with The Lot, a high-energy horror-com...

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FCB Chicago wins Alan Page Award for Writing at Cresta Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2025

Congratulations to FCB Chicago! The agency has been named the first-ever winner of the Alan Page Award for Writing at the Cresta Awards, a new honor dedicated to recognizing ex...

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FCB Chicago dominates ONE Screen Short Film Festival with multiple wins

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2025

The ONE Screen Short Film Festival has recognized FCB Chicago as a standout winner in the 2024 competition, honoring the agency for its exceptional storytelling across multiple...

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The Bear earns four SAG Awards nominations

By Reel Chicago Jan 9, 2025

The 2025 SAG Awards nominations are in, and while Shogun leads the TV categories with five nominations, FX’s The Bear continues to prove its dominance, earning four nominatio...

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The Bear leads DGA TV nominations

By Reel Chicago Jan 7, 2025

The Directors Guild of America has unveiled the nominees for the 77th Annual DGA Awards, and FX’s The Bear stands tall with three nominations in the Comedy Series category. T...

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Golden Globe Awards: Is The Bear losing its roar?

By Colin Costello Jan 6, 2025

Last night, the 82nd Golden Globes honored the best in film and TV. Coming in with five nominations FX on Hulu's hit series, The Bear, was expected to once again roar. But the ...

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Bear tops Golden Globe TV nominations with five

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2024

The 2025 Golden Globe nominations have arrived, and FX/Hulu’s The Bear dominated with five nominations, the most for any series. The critically acclaimed dramedy earned nods ...

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AFI recognizes The Bear among top 10 series

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled its annual AFI Awards honorees, celebrating the top 10 films and television series that have defined the year in entertainment. Among...

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IFA Magic Hour Gala to honor The Bear and Dewayne Perkins

By Reel Chicago Nov 22, 2024

The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, a non-profit dedicated to empowering a diverse and sustainable community of independent content creators, announces its annual Magi...

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Schafer Condon Carter nabs Emmy for unhoused PSA

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2024

Schafer Condon Carter has taken home a 2024 Regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service Announcement (PSA). The award recognizes the agency's powerful cam...

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Leo Burnett wins Jay Chiat Awards’ Grand Prix

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2024

The 2024 Jay Chiat Awards, organized by the 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies), celebrated strategic excellence in advertising across 12 categories. Leo Burn...

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Geletka+ soars high on Inc. 5000 list

By Reel Chicago Aug 22, 2024

In just 5 years John Geletka and his team at Geletka+ have soared to a top ranking on the esteemed Inc. 5000. In an announcement by Inc., Geletka+, Chicago’s fast-growing cre...

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Two Chicago agencies shine at AdAge’s Small Agency Awards

By Colin Costello Jul 26, 2024

Chicago's advertising scene is celebrating a significant achievement as two local agencies, Quality Meats and Laughlin Constable, were honored at Ad Age’s 16th Annual Small A...

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Visions Blu takes home a Telly Award for Imminent Checkmate

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2024

Visions Blu Institute has won the Best General Not-for-Profit in Online category at the 45th Annual Telly Awards, for their short film Imminent Checkmate. Imminent Checkmat...

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Optimus triumphs with 8 silver awards at The D Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2024

On June 13, at the Gem Theater in Detroit, Optimus celebrated a triumphant night by playing a pivotal role in eight Silver awards at the 2024 The D Show. The post-production ho...

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Highdive shines at 2024 D Show with 7 awards

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2024

Highdive showcased its innovative prowess and their exceptional ability to blend creativity with strategic marketing at the 2024 The D Show by taking home an impressive seven a...

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Colonie, SEED win big at Telly Awards for Bread Financial

By Reel Chicago May 24, 2024

Bread Financial's Super Bowl spot for the NFL Extra Points Credit Card series, took home several awards at the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The campaign, created by Publicis ...

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The Bear claws tops honors at Producers Guild Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 28, 2024

Amidst the glittering lights of Hollywood, the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards, hosted by the Producers Guild of America (PGA), unfolded at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Ang...