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Lena Waithe and Indeed announce 10 filmmakers for Rising Voices

By Reel Chicago Feb 25, 2022

Indeed, the world’s number one job site, announced the 10 filmmaker teams selected for season two of Indeed: Rising Voices. In partnership with Emmy Award-winning wr...

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Record-setting marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson tells how it’s done

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2022

To help recover from a slalom skiing accident in which she broke her leg, Joan Benoit Samuelson took to long-distance running in high school and became dedicated to the sport. ...

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AbelsonTaylor’s Tarah Sperando talks brands, trends and creative challenges

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2021

Tarah Sperando joined AbelsonTaylor in 2011, shortly after earning a Bachelor of Arts in marketing communications from Chicago’s Columbia College. She started her career ...

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The reinventions of Irene Michaels

By Suzanne Tripaldi Oct 15, 2021

Irene Michaels, who will be singing with the ensemble, OUR HOUSE at the Jazz Showcase on Monday, October 18, continues to reinvent herself with an impressive list of adventures...

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Andre De Shields to receive Sarah Siddons Actor of the Year Award

By Reel Chicago Oct 12, 2021

Tony Award Winner and multi-Tony nominee André De Shields will be honored by the Sarah Siddons Society when he is presented the organization’s 66th Annual Actor of the Year ...

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Friends and colleagues gather for AICP/Midwest Meet. Drink. Talk. event

By Barbara Roche Oct 8, 2021

Good times were had last evening at the Tunnel on Kinzie where AICP/Midwest held their Meet. Drink. Talk. Safely. social event, created exclusively for Midwest agency, commerci...

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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...