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Chicago Advertising Federation to screen Sons of Toledo followed by Q&A

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2022

Join the Chicago Advertising Federation’s Diversity Thought Leadership Council and the AAF Toledo for a screening of the film Sons of Toledo, followed by a moderated conversa...

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Industry Days schedule and keynotes at Chicago International Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2022

The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 13-16. Now in its 8th ye...

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FACETS honors the life and career of Chaz Ebert at Screen Gems Benefit

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2022

FACETS announces that Screen Gems Benefit 2022 will celebrate the life and career of Chaz Ebert with an esteemed Honorary Committee comprised of Ken Burns, Stephanie Comer,...

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CSU and Illinois Film Office host Film Workforce Training Event

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2022

Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office and DCEO to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on August 10th. The event wil...

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Matthew Foundation presents Super Fest-Basketball sponsored by Nike

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2022

With Nike as a sponsor, the Matthew Foundation welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities to the inaugural Super Fest-Basketball, an inclusive basketball experience during ...

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PRG is hosting the Filmscape 2022 Official Afterparty

By Reel Chicago Jun 23, 2022

This weekend will be the fourth year for Filmscape Chicago, the Midwest’s largest education-focused film and television tradeshow, and PRG invites you to join them for the Fi...

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Chicago’s Pravda Records celebrates 38 years with music festival

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2022

This weekend, Chicago indie label Pravda Records will celebrate 38 years of music with a two-day festival of live music performances from the label’s roster, outside of Ske...

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Filmscape is this weekend! Here’s the full schedule

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2022

This weekend will be the fourth year for Filmscape Chicago, the Midwest’s largest education-focused film and television tradeshow. Bringing the best of the best of light...

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Melissa Thornley to appear on Global Industry Spotlight

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2022

Melissa Thornley, Director of Marketing at Pravda Records, will appear on Global Industry Spotlight, a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the ...

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University of Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with special events

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2022

This year, members of the University of Chicago community have organized events to celebrate Juneteenth, the annual celebration that is now in its second year as a U.S. federal...

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This summer’s lineup for Millennium Park Summer Film Series

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2022

This summer, DCASE presents the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 12 through August 30. Films start at 6:30pm. Blockbusters, award-winning movies, and...

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CFA Media Mixer pairs visual and sound artists in three new pieces

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2022

Chicago Film Archives (CFA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of their annual Media Mixer event with the premiere of three new pieces. The Media Mixer project started in 2012 ...

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Chicago Public Library hosts David Duchovny together with Peter Sagal

By Reel Chicago Jun 10, 2022

Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced that they will be hosting award-winning actor, writer, director, singer-songwriter and bestselling author David Duchovny at the Harold Wa...

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IFA Chicago Happy Hour celebrates Pride in Chicago Film Industry

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2022

IFA is switching things up with this regular brunch series by making it a happy hour event. In celebration of Pride Month, please IFA invites you join in with other local, ...

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Join Arts Alliance Illinois to celebrate 40 years of accomplishments

By Reel Chicago May 31, 2022

Join Arts Alliance Illinois to celebrate four decades of collective accomplishments, toast 40 years of honorees, enjoy performances from local artists, and envision what we wil...

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Matt Damon to receive Gene Siskel Renaissance Award at special event

By Reel Chicago May 31, 2022

The Gene Siskel Film Center at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago announced that actor, producer and screenwriter Matt Damon will be honored with the Film Center’...

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FACETS: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Memoria, and Happening

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2022

FACETS presents encore in-person screenings of Everything Everywhere All At Once (June 4-5), Memoria (June 18-19), and Happening (June 25-26) along with special film se...

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Finalists pitch their films for 2022 Community Builders Grant

By Reel Chicago May 23, 2022

Come celebrate the Finalists for the 2022 Community Builders Grant in STYLE, as they pitch their projects for the final stage of the grant! Get ready to PARTY! 🥳🎉 F...

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FAN EXPO Chicago celebrates 50th anniversary with four day event

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

Dust off your spandex. In celebration of its 50th anniversary as the original and oldest comic con in Chicago, FAN EXPO Chicago is bringing four days of legendary ce...

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Critically acclaimed The Alien Report lands here for a one day sneak peek

By Reel Chicago May 17, 2022

If you're a UFO enthusiast, this is one opportunity not to be missed. Experience an alien encounter in a sneak peek of The Alien Report screening at the Patio Theater. Chica...