Daniel Patton Archives · Page 9 of 26

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Behind the scenes with Justin Baron and Eliminator

By Daniel Patton Apr 10, 2019

ZZ Top tribute band works with filmmaker Justin Baron to put their act on national stage In March, Redworks director Justin Baron bundled an introduction, a...

Actor Rolando Boyce returns home for ‘The Chi’

By Daniel Patton Apr 8, 2019

South Side native who plays Darnell describes the opportunity as an “important” and “beautiful” homecoming. Veteran actor Rolando Boyce has joined the cast of Showti...

Reel Indie

Behind the scenes of ‘Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story’

By Daniel Patton Apr 5, 2019

The real life tale of an NBA star who responded to his critics by playing like a legend on the court Director Scott Diener endured several last-minute NBA thrills to...

REEL AUDIO

Slang signs Grammy-winning producer Anthony Kilhoffer

By Daniel Patton Apr 5, 2019

Vince Lawrence cuts a deal with his longtime friend, the legendary trackmaster Slang Music Group, the company founded by Chicago House Pioneer Vince Lawrence, has sig...

CREATIVE

McD’s star-studded “Black & Positively Golden” launch

By Daniel Patton Apr 3, 2019

Yvonne Orji and Normani helped kick off McDonald's largest national African American-focused initiative in 16 years McDonald’s USA announced the launch of Black...

BREAKING NEWS

McD’s “Shake Sauce” is a sweet new way to dip

By Daniel Patton Apr 1, 2019

Besides enjoying the tasty trio of accouterments, McDonald’s customers have also been helping to promote them online McDonald’s has combined menu innovation wi...

Reel Indie

The Chicago Independent Film and TV Festival

By Daniel Patton Mar 29, 2019

CIFTV's four-day program offers a diverse, relevant, and entertaining weekend showcase The 2nd annual Chicago Independent Film and TV Festival will return to Columbi...

Reel Indie

Women of the Now Anniversary Showcase

By Daniel Patton Mar 29, 2019

The Chicago-based, collective presents a variety of films that explore the "complexity to the experience of being a woman." On Saturday night, Women of The Now will ...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Susan Betteridge, Group Creative Director

By Daniel Patton Mar 22, 2019

The mcgarrybowen creative leader and SheRunsIt Working Mom of the Year describes how she is "still figuring it out" Susan Betteridge has made a profound and positive ...

REEL THINGS

DDB’s new look is a celebration of the past

By Daniel Patton Mar 22, 2019

“This visual identity perfectly captures our heritage and legacy … and positions us for the future.” DDB CEO Wendy Clark DDB Worldwide unveiled a new visual i...

REEL THINGS

Arkells rock Cramer Krasselt

By Daniel Patton Mar 20, 2019

One of the hottest bands in North America shares music and wisdom with a Chicago ad agency Three members of the Canadian rock band Arkells demonstrated why their full...

Reel Indie

Chicago-made ‘Knockout’ is going to Cannes

By Daniel Patton Mar 11, 2019

Alley Cake's story about a female boxer becomes second 48 Hour Film Project winner to screen in the Côte d'Azur Chicago-made Knockout, a seven-minute short complete...

BREAKING NEWS

Camera Ambassador announces Builders Grant

By Daniel Patton Mar 11, 2019

Chicago-based equipment rental house to award winning filmmaker with nearly $10K in cash, gear, and goodies Camera Ambassador is offering creators a chance to win nearl...

REEL THINGS

Filmscape to keep Chicago production “on the forefront”

By Daniel Patton Mar 10, 2019

The two-day September event will feature more of what made its predecessor a success, plus a few new things Filmscape Chicago is a two-day, pro-level series of e...

CREATIVE

FCB Cottonelle campaign “Not Safe For (net) Work”

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

Undeterred, the brand and the agency are doubling down in a new campaign within-a-campaign called #FreedomOfPeach FCB has run afoul of some major television networ...

CREATIVE

Banner resurrects a bird for the Blackhawks

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

Complete with a bird costume and a giant egg, the story is as stupefying as the facial expressions on the “actors” Chicago production company Banner Collective ...

REEL THINGS

Cramer Krasselt panel talks about “Changing the Narrative”

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

An industry group discussion helps launch a new chapter on diversity and inclusion in advertising Cramer Krasselt’s Changing the Narrative panel discussion on Feb...

BREAKING NEWS

The future of the Illinois film industry looks brighter

By Daniel Patton Mar 1, 2019

How Cinespace President Alex Pissios, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor J.B. Pritzker, and State Senator Elgie Sims plan to keep a good thing growing Industry leade...

Reel Indie

Kartemquin Oscar party celebrates a winning tradition

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2019

"Minding the Gap's" Oscar nomination is part of a Chicago filmmaking tradition that dates back a half-century Although a pair of VIP’s were noticeably absent from ...

CREATIVE

Culligan, Fallon give water a voice in new campaign

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2019

A unique point of view and a playful voiceover offer a thrilling mix of message and beauty in a splashy series of new spots Water is everywhere in a new Culligan ca...