Daniel Patton Archives · Page 12 of 26

CREATIVE

Odd Machine’s “funny, surreal” vid for new Tweedy tune

By Daniel Patton Sep 28, 2018

"The video really reflects Jeff's unique sense of humor."Odd Machine Director Seth Henrikson Chicago production and post company Odd Machine captured two separa...

REEL AUDIO

Slang Music Group launches a Vault of licensable tunes

By Daniel Patton Sep 26, 2018

Legendary composer Vince Lawrence and his "comrades around the world" tap a motherlode of music for advertising and film Slang Music Group packed thousands...

The Chicago advertising connection to ‘Space Jam’

By Daniel Patton Sep 21, 2018

LeBron James scores off an assist from a Windy City boutique that launched Michael Jordan’s off-court media stardom In many ways, the thrill ignited by LeBron James’ de...

REEL THINGS

Women in Comedy’s inaugural Short Screening

By Daniel Patton Sep 20, 2018

These filmmakers are not only naturally funny, but they've also been honing their chops in professional arenas for years One of the most unique film collections o...

BREAKING NEWS

Chicago Int’l Film Fest releases 54th annual lineup

By Daniel Patton Sep 17, 2018

Big-budget premieres, exquisite docs, thoughtful shorts, special events, and a deep well of unsung gems create the “stunning variety” of this year’s program ...

REEL THINGS

Fakhouri co-produces “Dreams I Never Had”

By Daniel Patton Sep 14, 2018

Co-starring Robin Givens and Malcolm McDowell, "Dreams" has received nearly a dozen awards, including a pair from the Burbank Film Festival earlier this month For p...

REEL THINGS

Stamp collecting thrills in Chi-made ‘Freaks & Errors’

By Daniel Patton Sep 12, 2018

With self-deprecating enthusiasm, the cast wields a "Best in Show" kind of charisma that includes all of the fun and none of the flaws Freaks & Errors: A Rare Collec...

BLACK HARVEST

Reel Wrap: 2018 Black Harvest Film Festival

By Daniel Patton Aug 31, 2018

The 60+ films that screened during Black Harvest cannot be categorized, much like the group of artists who made them The Gene Siskel Film Center finished its annua...

REEL THINGS

Barbizon leads CineTech’s all-day educational program

By Daniel Patton Aug 30, 2018

"We’ve got the vendors and we’ve got the new toys, but we’re also sponsoring a lot of classes." —Ned McGregor, Barbizon As a presenting sponsor of next we...

REEL AUDIO

Dakich & Steele and the story of “Chicago Bleeds Blues”

By Daniel Patton Aug 30, 2018

The opening track punches into a stomping drumbeat that lays the foundation for a triumphant guitar melody. In early 2018, Chicago musicians Dave Dakich and David ...

REEL THINGS

New doc helps brewery say “F*** Your Hair” to Trump

By Daniel Patton Aug 27, 2018

After taking offense at President Trump’s comments about Mexican immigrants, a Chicago beer maker brews up a protest Chicago production company One City Films has...

BLACK HARVEST

Pemon Rami and Maséqua Myers at Black Harvest

By Daniel Patton Aug 24, 2018

An enjoyable and informative conversation with the co-recipients of this year’s Deloris Jordan Award for Excellence in Community Leadership Pemon Rami and Maséq...

REEL THINGS

Camera Ambassador expands with a pair of grip trucks

By Daniel Patton Aug 24, 2018

A 5-ton GMC and a 3-ton Ford are the most recent additions to the Chicago-based, multifunctional vendor and production partner Camera Ambassador added a pair of gr...

BLACK HARVEST

Praheme and Hari Williams at Black Harvest

By Daniel Patton Aug 20, 2018

Praheme and Williams took a moment to give an interview, and they turned out to be as cool as they are talented. Writer / director Praheme and actor Hari Williams pr...

REEL WISCONSIN

“Milwaukee 53206” helps secure Wisconsin man’s parole

By Daniel Patton Aug 20, 2018

“This era of mass incarceration is having a crushing impact on our neighborhoods.” Director Keith McQuirter Last week, action inspired by the documentar...

In memoriam

The advertising legend of Aretha Franklin

By Daniel Patton Aug 17, 2018

Amoco, Snickers, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s are just a few of the brands that made their mark with help from The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin built an empire tha...

REEL THINGS

“America to Me” sparks a national conversation

By Daniel Patton Aug 17, 2018

“White people have to more than just think that it’s okay to not act in a racist way … they actually have to actively do something” Director Steve James A...

BLACK HARVEST

NK Gutiérrez at Black Harvest Film Festival

By Daniel Patton Aug 15, 2018

I’m starting to see filmmakers come forward and tell their story and their African American experience … the tapestry of the truth is really incredible NK Gut...

REEL THINGS

Baseball drama “High & Outside” to premiere at Siskel

By Daniel Patton Aug 14, 2018

Chicago-native actor Phil Donlon prepared for his latest role by attending baseball camp and hanging out with Roger Clemons Chicago-born actor Phil Donlon got a t...

BLACK HARVEST

Sanicole Young at Black Harvest Film Fest

By Daniel Patton Aug 10, 2018

Besides writing, producing, directing and editing the short film "Training Wheels," Sanicole cast a first-time actor in the lead role. Filmmaker Sanicole Young tra...