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Wright’s ‘Story of the Movie Palace’ at Music Box

By Joey Filer Nov 8, 2019

April Wright’s ‘Going Attractions’ chronicles cinema history from the perspective of the theatre April Wright’s Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie...

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Heat’s Hookup Stations spark Lolla dialogue

By Joey Filer Aug 9, 2019

“Let’s Get Consensual” campaign utilizes phone-charging stations to spread awareness on consent Last weekend at Lollapalooza, VIP ticket holders used Let’s G...

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Illinois manufacturer produces ‘Aliveness’ docuseries

By Joey Filer May 16, 2019

Tuthill Corp’s ‘The Search for Aliveness’ is a guided exploration of “what people do to feel alive.” After four generations of producing pumps, vacuums, and...

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Cooney’s “Runner” leaps to distribution on Omeleto

By Joey Filer Apr 23, 2019

For any artist who wants to make a really good short film on a single-grand budget, this thriller is required viewing Clare Cooney’s award-winning short film, R...

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DePauw and DePaul’s “King Rat” on Amazon Prime

By Joey Filer Feb 27, 2019

“It was either go to grad school or just make a movie right now, and I decided to just make a movie." Writer / Director Henry Johnston DePauw University and DePau...

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Cow Lamp acquires “Quarter Life Crisis”

By Joey Filer Jan 15, 2019

New doc investigates the mental health of Millennials and its relationship to changes in technology and the economy Cow Lamp Films acquired the distribution right...

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‘Rendezvous in Chicago’ hometown premiere at the Siskel

By Joey Filer Dec 13, 2018

“You can make a good movie for $20,000 and a good film for $100,000, but you shouldn’t use the same script for both.” Michael Glover Smith Michael Glover Smi...

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A “Privilege Check” from Heat and the 3% Movement

By Joey Filer Nov 29, 2018

Heat Executive Creative Director Elaine Cox talks about privilege, video games, and workplace diversity Attendees who checked their jackets at the November 8-9 3% ...

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Interview with Framestore President James Razzall

By Joey Filer Nov 28, 2018

“There are very few companies that straddle feature, VFX, television, immersive entertainment and brand work as comprehensively as Framestore.” James Razzall ...

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Chicago-made ‘Curtains’ rolls through festival circuit

By Joey Filer Nov 16, 2018

“People would like to see Denim Underwear, Hula-hoop, or The Phases of the Moon play.” Gar Hoover More than a year after production, Beth and Gar Hoover’s ...

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‘Ginger’ director completes film despite cancer diagnosis

By Joey Filer Nov 14, 2018

Many parts of the film are taken from co-director Melissa Boratyn’s life or reflect struggles facing young adults fighting cancer Chicago-based filmmaker Meli...

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Chi Comedy Fest opens with AARP doc on Jesus Trejo

By Joey Filer Nov 9, 2018

“You know, I’ve got two kids, ages 70 and 71.” Jesus Trejo The 8th annual Chicago Comedy Film Festival, which takes place from November 9 to 11, is...

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“Feeling of Being Watched” at Chicago Film Fest

By Joey Filer Oct 18, 2018

Chicago-made doc explores an FBI operation that surveilled more than 500 mosques, schools, and businesses of American Muslims for more than a decade In The Feelin...

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Framestore’s Chicago office, a year after the launch

By Joey Filer Oct 17, 2018

With a growing client portfolio and a staff that includes “scientists, mathematicians, developers and engineers,” the Windy City outpost of the global company makes a dazzli...

$100K reels to light up Music Box 70MM Film Festival

By Joey Filer Sep 14, 2018

The iconic Chicago cinema's old-school celebration underscores a wide-format renaissance currently sweeping through Hollywood From September 14 to 27, the Music Bo...

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Post Meridian acquires staff, studio for business growth

By Joey Filer Sep 14, 2018

The Schaumburg production company accommodates busy clients with new hires and a state of the art studio expansion Last week, Post Meridian moved into a new 2,500-s...

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Greer and Panitch’s “Service to Man” available on Starz

By Joey Filer Sep 6, 2018

Co-directed by a Loyola U professor and post-produced in Chicago, the film is inspired by the true story of a white Jewish student in a HBCU medical college Servi...

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Bing Liu on the making of “Minding the Gap”

By Joey Filer Aug 23, 2018

"It’s sort of like watching a child grow up, ‘cause I’ve made hundreds of rough cuts over the years." – Director Bing Liu Chicago-based filmmaker Bing Liu, the dir...

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Daily Planet destroys tech in hilarious brewery spot

By Joey Filer Aug 2, 2018

With a slapstick amount of destruction, the short proves that having a delicious beer with friends is a truly cherished moment. Daily Planet Ltd. created a he...

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Ericka Porter talks “Confessions of a Media Maven”

By Joey Filer Jul 13, 2018

Through tales of abuse and triumph, the memoir emphasizes the difficult, rewarding, and perpetual journey that goes into self-love This week, Ericka Port...