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‘Fargo’ on hiatus,’Candyman’ wraps amid COVID-19 crisis

By Katharin Mraz Mar 17, 2020 0 Comment

Coronavirus, COVID-19, is hitting the media and entertainment industries hard. With local, state and federal shutdowns occurring across the United States and theater chai...

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New legislation & Local 727’s fight for its members

By Reel Chicago Mar 16, 2020 0 Comment

Over the weekend, the House passed legislation (Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the key provisions of the F...

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At Cinespace and beyond. Who’s working today.

By Brian Soszynski Mar 16, 2020 0 Comment

Over the past week it’s safe to say that the Illinois film community is doing their best to ensure that their employees are safe during this unfortunate time. In light of wor...

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AICP Midwest lists all who are open for business

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2020 0 Comment

Reel Chicago supports all efforts of those who are working, boots on the ground, to service their clients during these most difficult times. Below is a list of AICP Midwest mem...

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The Chicago Advertising Federation goes remote

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2020 0 Comment

In an email sent today by the Chicago Advertising Federation Executive VP, Richard Roche announced that effective immediately in order to help curtail the spread of COVID-19 t...

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UPDATED: ‘Chicago Med, PD & Fire’ halt production

By Colin Costello Mar 13, 2020 0 Comment

All three Chicago Dick Wolf shows Chicago Med, PD and Fire have halted production and will not be returning until next season. In addition to the Chicago shows, the list inc...

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IATSE President calls on Congress to pass relief package

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2020 0 Comment

In the wake of film and TV shutdowns IATSE just released a statement from International President Matthew D. Loeb where he urged the Federal Government to step in to deal with ...

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2020 ScreenCraft Writers Summit postponed until 2021

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2020 0 Comment

In light of worldwide health concerns, this year’s Chicago ScreenCraft Writers Summit is rescheduling to next year. Previously scheduled in Chicago on April 24th-27th, 2020, ...

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Cinespace reacts after ‘neXt’ producer contracts COVID-19

By Colin Costello Mar 10, 2020 0 Comment

West Side production studio Cinespace has issued a statement after a California-based female producer on the FOX TV series neXt, which has production offices on the lot, test...

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CineCares’ Mirkopoulos Internship cohort keeps it going

By Daniel Patton Feb 6, 2020 0 Comment

A cohort of young professionals assured industry leaders that the future of Chicago production is in good hands at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios on Monday afternoon. Highlighti...