Today, Thursday May 14th, The Indie Film Town Hall met to discuss the future of production in Illinois. The panel included Christine Dudley (IPA) Angie Gaffney (IFA), Peter H...
With Pride around the corner, it’s exciting to chat about the importance of representation in media with those who work hardest to make change happen. Daniel Kyri, who ...
Asian Americans have been a silent voice in American Media since the birth of cinema. While many other demographics have found a way to break through to mainstream market...
There are two sides to every camera story: those behind it creating movie magic, and the talented performers in front. What many may not consider are the people who bridg...
As productions across the globe come to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, most filmmakers have found themselves with a lot of time on their hands. Some have turned to sourdo...
Chicago has lost a beloved writer, actor, comedian, teacher, husband and father. Former SNL writer, Michael Clayton McCarthy, who was also an active member of The Second City, ...
Being Here, a short film written, directed, and produced by local Chicago female filmmaker Sydney O’Haire, will make its debut on the Omeleto platform, a short film YouTube c...
When audiences and comedy lovers think Improv, they usually think Chicago, home to popular destinations like the infamous The Second City and iO Comedy. Therefore, it’...
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is hitting the media and entertainment industries hard. With local, state and federal shutdowns occurring across the United States and theater chai...
Being a huge fan of other female filmmakers, I love hearing about women in the industry making a difference. Therefore, seeing The Girl With The Rivet Gun was quite ...
Those who know me best might be surprised to learn that I’ve never attended a comic con, nor have I ever truly attempted cosplay. Conceptual modeling? Yes. Cosplay? Not so mu...
Erica Duffy, a transplant from San Francisco, has been part of the Chicago film community for 6 years and counting. No stranger to film production, she’s the proud owner of C...
