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DePaul, Columbia and Flashpoint plan for Fall 2020

By Katharin Mraz Jul 20, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Round two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held Thursday

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

Round Two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held on Thursday, May 28th. The Town Hall meetings bring together Chicago’s independent film and media-making community during thes...

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AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

When will what passes for ‘normal’ return? When will agencies be able to mount more traditional shoots? How does one make up for the missing synergy of the edit suite? And ...

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Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

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Full Spectrum Features supports diversity in Indie Films

By Katharin Mraz May 14, 2020

Asian Americans know that having talent and skills in the entertainment industry is [not nearly] half the battle. Every film needs financing; whether it’s raised through ...

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Watch the original Wassup! audition video

By Vinny Warren May 13, 2020

Editor's Note: To remind people to check in on friends and family during social distancing and self-quarantining, Budweiser re-visited its iconic 20-year-old 'Wassup' campaign...

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Choosing the right headphones for your project

By Dave Kresl Apr 27, 2020

In past articles we've discussed an overview of a home studio and the USB microphone. But before we get into other topics, I wanted to talk a little bit about headphones. T...

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Mic Drop: Choosing the right USB mic for home studios

By Dave Kresl Apr 6, 2020

Whether you're recording voiceovers, creating a VO demo reel or launching your long-delayed podcast from home, one essential item you're going to need is a good microphone. ...

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The New Normal – DIY Your Own Home Recording Studio

By Dave Kresl Mar 23, 2020

We have entered a new reality. There has been a change in the way voice actors and narrators have been used. Long ago are the days that talent would just show up at a ...

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