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Coloring the world with The Colonie’s Jennifer Gaida

By Megan Penn Jul 30, 2021

In an industry dominated by men behind the camera, female colorist and editor Jennifer Gaida is a rarity. Gaida is currently a colorist at Chicago-based, The Colonie, a full...

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New Fantastic Four fan film is faaaaantastic

By Joia DaVida Feb 23, 2021

Writer, producer, and Chicagoan Harry Bauer has found a way to exhibit his creativity in a series of short fan films based on The Fantastic Four comic books. As we all know...

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From Bitcoin to Books & Movies: a Chicago Partnership

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2021

Bitcoin to Books and Movies, hedge fund talent Brandon Elsasser is also a debut author. His 2020 memoir Once More Without Feeling was recently optioned for produ...

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Gandhi’s journey from Google search to first feature

By Daniel L. Patton Feb 4, 2021

Chicago's Ravin Gandhi made many people think he was crazy for shooting 100 Days to Live, an award-winning, suicide-based thriller debuting this week on Amazon, Apple and sever...

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Lee England Jr. starts conversation for America

By Daniel L. Patton Jan 20, 2021

Lee England, Jr.’s We The People opens with a serene orchestral vibe that kind of sounds like the beginning of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. From there, it goes into a mélange...

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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients

By Reel Chicago Jan 19, 2021

Legendary comedy institution The Second City announces the recipients of a new scholarship for diverse comedic talent in partnership with Saturday Night Live. The creati...

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Chicago’s Alexandra Noele Grey talks starring role

By Jessica Velle Oct 2, 2020

Exclusive Interview: Chicago actress, Alexandra Noele Grey talks with us about her upcoming starring role in 'Gossamer Folds'. Alexandra was born in Chicago, Illinois. Rai...

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Gary Sinise to receive LMGI Humanitarian Award

By Reel Chicago Aug 12, 2020

Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise will receive the esteemed Humanitarian Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 7th Annual LMGI...

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Chicago Fire’s Reed-Foster talks up series “I’m Tired”

By Katharin Mraz Aug 2, 2020

Acclaimed Chicago actress / producer Deanna Reed-Foster (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D.) launches a powerful PSA video series titled I’m Tired. In a time when most people...

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Free Spirit Media appoints interim Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Free Spirit Media has announced the appointment of Anedra Kerr as interim executive director. The statement today from Board Chairman, Stacey Bolton, that began by thanking ...

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Brooke Foley & NFL 1st female coach launch Critter Fitter

By Reel Chicago Jul 14, 2020

Brooke Foley, Creative Director & Founder of Jayne Agency and Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach of the NFL, announce the launch of Critter Fitter, a social, emotional ...

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Leo Burnett copywriter, Trans Lifeline co-lead, Len Sheth

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2020

Leo Burnett junior copywriter Len Sheth opens up about their highly successful work with Trans Lifeline, brands authentically extending their reach, and even a competitive tap-...

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Alma Klein & Liz Rinaldi take lactation out of the closet

By Daniel Patton Mar 5, 2020

In a few weeks, Arc Worldwide Vice President Creative Director, Alma Klein and VP/Design Director, Liz Ranaldi will be spreading a lactation ‘gospel’ at South by Southwest....

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Behind the scenes with “South Side’s” Bashir Salahuddin

By Daniel Patton Feb 28, 2020

South Side co-creator Bashir Salahuddin cannot talk for more than a few minutes without mentioning his mother. He name-checks the neighborhoods, the people, and the food that he...

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Behind the scenes with the Chicago IFA’s Angie Gaffney

By Daniel Patton Feb 21, 2020

Angie Gaffney chaperones a lot of dreams in the Windy City. As Executive Director of the Chicago Independent Film Alliance — an organization recently formed by combining the I...

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Behind the scenes of the Chicago-made ‘Conrad’ series

By Daniel Patton Feb 14, 2020

Jennifer A. Goodman and Ryan Atkins traveled separate journeys before finding one another and partnering up to create Conrad, a highly anticipated Crime Drama television show th...

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Jonathan Becker helps America ‘Do The Parking Spot’

By Daniel Patton Feb 7, 2020

Director Jonathan Becker pulled out all the stops to create Do The Parking Spot a music video for the Chicago-based travel convenience company of the same name. A customized da...

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In the kitchen with ‘Chicago Med’ artist Dina Cimarusti

By Daniel Patton Jan 31, 2020

Dina Cimarusti is an artist and pastry chef who found her calling through blood and guts. Winner of the Syfy Channel’s 2014 Face Off special effects competition, the native Ch...

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Weinstein’s ‘A Missed Connection’ worth the wait

By Daniel Patton Jan 24, 2020

Chicago filmmaker Matthew Weinstein reeled in the years to complete A Missed Connection, a 2019 dramatic short premiering at the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) on Feb...

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On location with October TV co-founder Chris DeWinter

By Daniel Patton Jan 17, 2020

Reel Chicago introduces 'Reel People', a collection of profiles of film and creative professionals that will run every Friday. Our inaugural installment features October TV co-f...

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