Category: Reel Indie

Working with a jury of pros from the likes of Quriosity, The Mill, and The Onion, MIFF and AICP present the popular program Nov. 6 (Chicago — 22 October 2018) T...

A new film by Mike Leonard and Mary Kay Wall highlights the school’s unique approach and diverse experiences (Chicago — 5 October 2018) Lake Forest Academy is pr...

Years in the making, the "snappy, engaging, and punchy" story told “through the voices of fifty people” unfolds with singular clarity Part of the glory about ...

Entering its second season, the dark comedy web series raises the bar (and the stakes) Hip, in-your-face, embarrassingly autobiographical, and backed by some seri...

With editorial, VFX, and sound support from Cutters Studios, Director Scott Smith's award-winning film hits the big screen October 5   (Chicago — 25 Septe...

LaVonte Stewart utilized the Great American Pastime to help kids in Chicago's South Shore community (Chicago — 14 September 2018) JTwo recently teamed up with New...

"It’s sort of like watching a child grow up, ‘cause I’ve made hundreds of rough cuts over the years." – Director Bing Liu Chicago-based filmmaker Bing Li...

Midwest Independent Film Festival announces Midwest premiere of Hesburgh documentary, about University of Notre Dame President and civil rights leader Fr. Theodore H...

The Chicago-made comedy features three baristas who work the afternoon shift because they can't handle the morning rush Third Wheel Entertainment, a Chicago-based p...

Reel Chicago's Julia Sarata offers a play-by-play recollection of her participation in this year's 48 Hour Film Project     After covering the 48-Hour Mix...

“It kind of makes sense,” says Filmmaker Saj Adibs. "We would want deaf children to hear, but for deaf parents, it’s normal to be deaf.”   Filmmaker Sa...

Following 2017's sold-out event, hybrid film and performance art showcase returns with five local filmmakers and never-before-seen work   (Chicago, IL) For a u...