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DOVE Chocolate celebrating ‘Mother’s Night’ nationwide

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2021

After Mother's Day brunch is done and gifts are opened, Mars Wrigley's DOVE Chocolate wants to celebrate Mom and give what some may consider one of the best gifts of all – d...

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CineYouth Festival unveils lineup for global event

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2021

Celebrating its 16th edition in 2021, CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced a striking and diverse selection of 102 international short films for the festi...

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Chicago Humanities Festival presents line-up of events

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival is announcing an exciting line-up of virtual programs with award-winning writers, groundbreaking scholars, and cultural icons in late-April and May....

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Reel Black Filmmakers hold monthly film series

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2021

In closing out their monthly South Side Short Film Series, the Reel Black Filmmakers—a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chicago—will dedicate the finale to f...

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American Writers Museum hosts reopening preview event

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2021

The American Writers Museum (AWM) will reopen its doors on Friday, May 14, just in time for it's fourth anniversary. The public is invited to attend a special Reopeni...

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Black Media & Entertainment Industry Conference at CSU

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2021

Chicago State University (CSU) connects local film and television professionals with industry leaders during a free virtual four-day Black Media & Entertainment Industry Co...

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Alison Hammer, VP/CD at FCB releases second novel

By Reel Chicago Apr 12, 2021

After the success of her critically acclaimed debut book, You and Me and Us: A Novel, Chicagoan Alison Hammer, VP creative director at FCB Chicago, is releasing her second book...

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UnScarred doc about tattooed scars holds virtual art show

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2021

The feature length documentary, UnScarred announced that it will host a virtual art show on Friday, April 9 at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live. The art show aims to increase awar...

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‘Color of Tomorrow’ promotes unity in the face of unrest

By Reel Chicago Mar 23, 2021

The National Museum of Mexican Art invites the public to a virtual screening of the award-winning animated short 'Color of Tomorrow' as part of its Storytellers 4 Unity Film F...

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Chicago Latino Film Fest adds Riera’s film Rita Moreno

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2021

The 37th Chicago Latino Film Festival, presented by Corona Extra, announced today its Centerpiece presentation of Mariem Pérez Riera’s Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decid...

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Chicago Filmmakers seeks projects for CDMPF grant

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2021

Chicago Filmmakers announces the 2021 call for applications for the Chicago Digital Media Production Fund (CDMPF), a grant designed to support Chicago-based filmmakers and digi...

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Applications now open for the Community Builders Grant

By Reel Chicago Mar 15, 2021

The Community Builders Grant is a short-form film fund and production resources grant sponsored by Camera Ambassador. Their mission is to help build bridges between filmmakers...

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Join the Spring Forward Happy Hour hosted by OKRP

By Reel Chicago Mar 12, 2021

OKRP is hosting a virtual Spring Forward Happy Hour on Friday March 12th beginning at 4pm EST on DJ Trauma’s Twitch channel. The idea is part of a formal initiative by the ag...

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Oscar-nominated, Diane Quon on IFA Executive Talks

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Angie Gaffney, Executive Director of the IFA wants to hear from you. As we all know, visual storytelling is a powerful medium in which to delve into diverse experiences that...

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‘OneChicago Day’ goes live Feb 10 on YouTube

Feb 9, 2021

If you're an NBC OneChicago (Chicago Med, Fire, P.D.) fan then you won't want to miss this virtual event tomorrow, Feb. 10 at 4 PM CST. One Day Chicago will go live. It's descr...

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Running the festival circuit with Midwest Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2021

Join The Midwest Film Festival exclusively on Facebook Live on Tuesday, February 9th from 6 PM - 7 PM CST for a panel conversation led by industry pros. They'll share their va...

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Asian Pop Up Cinema announces Happy Lunar New Year

By Reel Chicago Feb 4, 2021

On the day of 'little' year that kicks off the official preparation of the new lunar year per Chinese customs, Asian Pop-Up Cinema announces a Happy Lunar New Year-Watch 7...

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Chicago artists Lee & Tam launch Music Video Festival

By Katharin Mraz Feb 2, 2021

Chicago filmmaker, Quinten Lee and Chicago musician Simon Tam, of The Slants and The Slants Foundation have teamed up with Asian American Movies to bring 4 seasons of their Asi...

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Lena Waithe headlines DePaul screenwriting conference

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2021

Emmy Award-winning writer, creator, producer and actor Lena Waithe of Twenties, The Chi and Queen & Slim will headline DePaul University’s Courier 12 Screenwriting ...

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IFA Virtual Soirée silent auction is open for bids

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2020

IFA Virtual Soirée Silent Auction - NOW OPEN! How would you like to have virtual cocktails with producer, Bob Teitel? Or a two-day shoot on a Cinespace stage with grip/lig...