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Roy Skillicorn calls “Cut” on a legendary career

By Bradley Johnson Jun 4, 2025

From college art teacher to advertising and production world trailblazer, industry icon, Roy Skillicorn, retires with a legacy of creativity and camaraderie. After 49 years ...

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Filmscape held a weekend of activities, technology, and lots of fun

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2022

This weekend Filmscape 2022 brought our film community together to experience the best of lighting, camera, audio, and grip manufacturers, along with Chicago-area production re...

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The Second City launches Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2022

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is announces the creation of The Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming comedians. Named...

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American Writers Museum reopens with new exhibit

By Reel Chicago May 17, 2021

The American Writers Museum (AWM), the first museum of its kind in the United States, has timed its reopening to the public to coincide with its fourth anniversary an...

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Local 727 Members join in the Fight Against COVID-19

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2021

Local 727 members joined in the fight against COVID-19 at the United Center, working to convert space in Parking Lot E outside of the arena into a mass COVID vaccination center...

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McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 McRib sandwiches

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2020

In honor of the nationwide return of the McRib, McDonald’s is partnering with No-Shave November, giving people a new way to support cancer research. The sauciest moment of...

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Cooper’s Coffee is growing a network of good taste

By Dan Patton Nov 25, 2020

The staff at Reel Chicago and Reel 360 are hooked on Cooper's Gourmet Coffee and Cooper's is offering our readers an exclusive 40% discount! Cooper’s Gourmet Coffee helps ...

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McDonald’s will give $100 in your name to RMHC

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020

McDonald’s is launching a new social challenge that will have everyone feeling the love this holiday season — especially the families who rely on Ronald McDonald House Cha...

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Arc Worldwide is inspired by an unexpected source

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

“What’s next in retail?” is a question that sits top of mind for Arc Worldwide, the lead shopper agency in Publicis Groupe. At an incredibly complicated time for bu...

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CAF Honors Renetta McCann of Publicis Groupe

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020

In continuing recognition of Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer at Publicis Groupe, whom the Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) honored with its 25th Silver...

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Kartemquin’s Gordon Quinn recovering from coronavirus

By Barbara Roche Apr 12, 2020

At a time when the coronavirus case numbers continue to climb, we are happy to pass along the encouraging news that Kartemquin's co-founder, Gordon Quinn continues to improve. ...

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Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament

by Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2020

The 20th annual Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament returns to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida on April 30 and May 1, 2020. Thanks to the comm...

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Wayne Kubacki retires from Essanay Studios

By Daniel Patton Dec 23, 2019

Last month, Essanay Studio and Lighting Company co-owner Wayne Kubacki retired from the nationally recognized company that he co-founded decades ago. Widely admired for his ext...

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Cascio’s ‘A Tribute to Valor’ honors Pearl Harbor vets

By Daniel Patton Dec 6, 2019

Eight years ago, Paolo Cascio began searching for the final survivors who were aboard the USS Arizona during Pearl Harbor to say thank you and honor their heroism through his ar...

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Interview with Oscar winning-editor Paul Hirsch

By Daniel Patton Nov 27, 2019

Film Editor Paul Hirsch achieved success long before he started working on Planes, Trains & Automobiles in 1987. Besides winning the Academy Award for his work on Star Wars ...

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Behind the scenes with Zack Schor

By Daniel Patton Nov 18, 2019

Former Chicagoan talks about his upcoming role on Amazon’s ‘Hunters,’ starring Al Pacino Actor Zack Schor lost 35 pounds, learned to speak Polish, and worked in a “...

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Taking off with Bottle Rocket Media

By Daniel Patton Nov 13, 2019

Award-winning Chicago-based video content agency wields a startling variety of depth and expertise Chicago video content agency Bottle Rocket Media fuels traditional expert...

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Interview with ‘Good Kisser’ director Wendy Jo Carlton

By Daniel Patton Oct 22, 2019

Spotlight on the award-winning filmmaker whose ‘lesbian love triangle’ plays Siskel Center October 25-31 Wendy Jo Carlton’s award-winning new film, Good Kisser, ...

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Interview with OTV founder Dr. Aymar Jean Christian

By Daniel Patton Oct 16, 2019

Open Television author and creator is helping to bring marginalized creators and content into the spotlight of American culture Over the last four years, Dr...

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Kenneth Tsang accepts lifetime achievement award

By Daniel Patton Oct 15, 2019

“As long as I can stand up and work, I will try to contribute.” Kenneth Tsang Kong Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema festival honored Chinese-born actor and direc...