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BLACK HARVEST

Charles Andrew Gardner at Black Harvest Film Fest

By Daniel Patton Aug 9, 2018

"We are starting to have a way for our stories to be shared, told, and heard … it’s only gonna make us and the entertainment industry stronger … It’s time"...

BLACK HARVEST

Black Harvest shares a wealth of American culture

By Daniel Patton Aug 7, 2018

The Siskel Center's annual fest makes it clear: the next big thing in cinema will come from the African American community The Black Harvest Film Festival kicked of...

BREAKING NEWS

“Knockout” wins Chicago’s 48 Hour Film Project

By Daniel Patton Aug 3, 2018

Like all the submissions, the dialogue, editing, and direction reflect a film that was revised, rehearsed, and shot over and over again Alley Cake Films’ short fi...

CREATIVE

“The Musician” harmonizes a touching Chicago tale

By Daniel Patton Aug 2, 2018

Mark Schimmel combines beautiful visuals with conflict, resolution music, and performance in hard-to-shoot action sequences throughout the city Chicago filmmaker Ma...

BREAKING NEWS

MIFF presents first-ever juried Female Filmmaker Night

By Daniel Patton Aug 1, 2018

"When we’re talking about issues of gender equality and representation, I think it’s an everybody problem." Executive Director, Amy Guth For the first time in its ...

Reel Indie

“Louder Than Words” is a testament to Deaf Culture

By Daniel Patton Jul 30, 2018

“It kind of makes sense,” says Filmmaker Saj Adibs. "We would want deaf children to hear, but for deaf parents, it’s normal to be deaf.” Filmmaker Sa...

BREAKING NEWS

Facebook announces Chicago expansion

By Daniel Patton Jul 23, 2018

"Our continued investment in this community underscores its strong talent pipeline and thriving technology ecosystem." (Chicago — 23 July 2018) Facebook reporte...

REEL THINGS

Filmmakers’ home becomes “go-to” Chicago location

By Daniel Patton Jul 20, 2018

"Chicago Fire" and "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" are among the shows that have filmed in the 2,200 sq.-ft. loft on South Michigan Ave. Filmmaker Cyrus ...

BREAKING NEWS

FCB launches “I Was Raised on the Internet”

By Daniel Patton Jul 17, 2018

FCB and The Museum of Contemporary Art continue the success of "Made You Look" with a campaign and exhibit about the influence of the internet Last weeke...

REEL THINGS

We Are Unlimited’s agency model sets a winning tradition

By Daniel Patton Jul 17, 2018

With seven Cannes Lions, six D&AD Pencils, three national Addys, and dozens of other awards, it’s safe to say that the all-in-one approach is working. S...

SPOTLIGHT

How Michael Kutza built an international film festival

By Daniel Patton Jul 13, 2018

The founder of the Chicago International Film Festival has made it possible for millions of moviegoers to enjoy nearly 11,000 films since 1964 It is imposs...

REEL THINGS

Keslow Camera hosts open house at new space

By Daniel Patton Jul 11, 2018

After years of searching for more space, Keslow Camera expands its presence on the Cinespace campus Keslow Camera will celebrate its recent expansion with an open...

Talking hues with Company 3 Senior Colorist Tyler Roth

By Daniel Patton Jul 11, 2018

One of Chicago's busiest color pros looks ahead while remembering the past As a Senior Colorist at Company 3, Tyler Roth operates in a s...

BREAKING NEWS

Cinespace adds new Chicago facility

By Daniel Patton Jul 9, 2018

Each of the 31 stages on the 1.5 million sq.-ft. original campus are booked, so the studio had to expand. "It's a good problem to have," says President Alex Pissio...

REEL MOVES

CFO’s Yolanda Arias retires after 32-year career

By Daniel Patton Jun 29, 2018

“The Chicago crews, they’re awesome,” she says. “Working with them has been the most enjoyable part of the job.” Yolanda Arias has been an integr...

CREATIVE

Daily Planet helps Lurie Hospital keep a promise

By Daniel Patton Jun 28, 2018

“We didn’t want it to be too over the top," says Director Michael Gabriele. "We wanted it to feel real and relatable.” Daily Planet Ltd. transformed stories ...

In memoriam

Remembering John Crededio, 1946-2018

By Daniel Patton Jun 28, 2018

A pioneer of the Chicago film industry, the former gaffer built an impressive legacy of achievement but always made time for his family Chicago Studio City found...

BREAKING NEWS

Seed wrestles a Cannes Lion for Novartis spot

By Daniel Patton Jun 22, 2018

"Pharma seems to have a lot of people walking down paths and petting their dogs," says Roy Skillicorn. "This is totally different." Seed Media Arts and Kli...

BREAKING NEWS

DDB network claims a pride of Lions at Cannes

By Daniel Patton Jun 21, 2018

The concepts for "Exclusive the Rainbow" and "Trolling is Ugly" are worth the praise alone, but the executions are also exceptional. So far this week, DDB an...

Reel Indie

The unforgettable drama of “Raising Adults”

By Daniel Patton Jun 19, 2018

The "in your face" and "embarrassingly autobiographical" indie web series packs more drama than most, but that's life Chicago-based writer / producer Britt...