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Wachowski says ‘Matrix’ is transgender allegory

By Colin Costello Aug 7, 2020 0 Comment

Before COVID-19 shut down production last March, Chicago-born director Lana Wachowski was deep into filming the fourth, the first of a new trilogy, Matrix film for Warner Bros...

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Meet ‘Lovecraft Country’s’ showrunner Misha Green

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2020 0 Comment

HBO's Lovecraft Country, which was filmed at Cinespace Studios, debuts on August 16. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the ten-episode series follows Atti...

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Brand factory THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN opens in Pilsen

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2020 0 Comment

GERTRUDE, INC. announces the completed renovation of its 35,000 sq. ft. design-forward brand destination, THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN. The two-year long development is a transforma...

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LOVECRAFT COUNTRY: Upcoming Episodes

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020 0 Comment

From showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, HBO’s new drama series LOVECRAFT COUNTRY debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to ...

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Chicago PD, Fire & Med return to production in September

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020 0 Comment

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Sources tell Reel Chicago that the Chicago P.D. team will begin to return the second week of August with a scheduled Chicago shoot date on September 22. A few Chicago P.D. p...

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Interview: Manual Cinema designers of Candyman trailer

By Katharin Mraz Jul 24, 2020 0 Comment

Reel Chicago interviews the team from Manual Cinema, the designers of the Candyman 2020 trailer, about their 10th anniversary celebration. Manual Cinema, the talented team b...

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Tessa Films adds director Tony Franklin

BY Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020 0 Comment

Los Angeles based national multi award winning director, Tony Franklin, who has caught the attention of brands like BMW, IBM, WIRED, Purina, Pizza Hut, Gatorade, Prudential and...

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Back-to-School ads down 50% with uncertainty of opening

by Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020 0 Comment

Numerator, the Chicago data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a Back to School Index to understand how brands and consumers are managing thr...

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DePaul, Columbia and Flashpoint plan for Fall 2020

By Katharin Mraz Jul 20, 2020 0 Comment

Chicago’s DePaul, Flashpoint and Columbia College are preparing for fall. Here's what they are doing to keep their students safe, as they guide them toward their careers. ...

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Indie Film Town Hall: Legal and Insurance Challenges

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2020 0 Comment

The Indie Film Town Hall series brings together Chicago’s independent film and media-making community during these difficult times. In a series of lunchtime meetings...

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How did Blacks get into advertising anyway?

By Jim Glover Jun 29, 2020 0 Comment

Jim Glover has worked for general market and black advertising agencies and his work has always been on the cutting edge, which many believe is why he has won so many accolades...

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Next phase & beyond protocols, guidelines & what’s next

By Reel Chicago Jun 19, 2020 0 Comment

The State of Illinois and City of Chicago are now operating in Phase 3 of their respective reopening plans and there is a lot of film production ...

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Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020 0 Comment

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Cinespace Chicago Film Studios has released their own set of Production Safety Guidelines and announced their partnership with ServPro, which will be the ex...

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Q & A with SAG-AFTRA Chicago’s Kathy Byrne

By Katharin Mraz Jun 15, 2020 0 Comment

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Kathy Byrne provides a wealth of information for Chicago productions. Currently the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Director of TV/Theatrical, she was a Project Coordinator for t...

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Exclusive Look: Kevin Bacon’s YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2020 0 Comment

NOTE FROM EDITOR, BARBARA ROCHE: Although Reel Chicago primarily covers and promotes films made in Chicago while our sister publication, Reel 360 covers national news, I could ...

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Chicago Film Office lists new production guidelines

By Katharin Mraz Jun 9, 2020 0 Comment

With the world slowly reopening, the film, advertising and TV industries are in search of answers, especially with COVID-19 and demonstrations still ongoing. With economi...

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Indie Film Town Hall: Production and New Protocols

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2020 0 Comment

The Indie Film Town Hall series brings together Chicago’s independent film and media-making community during these difficult times. In a series of lunchtime meetings over...

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AICP townhall: Crew Safety and Filming (video)

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020 0 Comment

Yesterday, members of the AICP Midwest held their second townhall, discussing the best practices for the safety of crew and everyone on set while filming. With the Chicago Film...

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IATSE stands in solidarity with Black community

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020 0 Comment

In a moving statement issued today, IATSE pledges to advocate for specific, necessary policy and legislation, and lock arms with allies who are primarily focused on racial just...

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AICP Midwest holding town hall on crew safety & filming

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020 0 Comment

AICP Midwest presents: A Look Forward Crew Safety and Filming Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:30 am CST Via Zoom A town hall Q & A for crew on navigating the road ahead when...