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WTTW tonight Eastland: The Shipwreck That Shook America

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2020

With sound and editing by Andrew Twiss, score by Steve Rashid, and additional design and surround sound by Sam Fishkin, EASTLAND features rare footage from the day of the disas...

CITY NEWS

Cubs and White Sox read for CPL ‘Live From the Library’

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2020

Chicago Public Library announced that the upcoming group of celebrity readers for the popular "Live From the Library" program will celebrate the beginning of Major League Baseb...

Reel Indie

Chicago-made ‘I Used to Go Here’ has drive-in premiere

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2020

The Chicago premiere of the critically acclaimed, bittersweet comedy I Used To Go Here, featuring in-person Q&As with Chicago-based writer/director Kris Rey, will take plac...

Possible ‘Empire’ spinoff in development

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2020

The former FOX Network juggernaut Empire, which was filmed at Chicago's Cinespace Studios, have ended prematurely last spring due to the rampant novel coronavirus COVID-19, but...

REEL MOVES

Director Ryan Patrick joins friends at Picture North

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

LA-based director Ryan Patrick, known for his comedy and choreography chops, joins the Picture North family, formalizing a relationship over a decade in the making. Director...

REEL PRO

Tessa Films adds director Tony Franklin

BY Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Los Angeles based national multi award winning director, Tony Franklin, who has caught the attention of brands like BMW, IBM, WIRED, Purina, Pizza Hut, Gatorade, Prudential and...

CITY NEWS

Chicago teams launch “We Are All One Home Team”

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot in partnership with Chicago’s sports teams launched the “We Are All One Home Team” campaign to encourage the city’s youth to wear masks, practic...

Reel People

Free Spirit Media appoints interim Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Free Spirit Media has announced the appointment of Anedra Kerr as interim executive director. The statement today from Board Chairman, Stacey Bolton, that began by thanking ...

REEL PRO

Back-to-School ads down 50% with uncertainty of opening

by Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Numerator, the Chicago data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a Back to School Index to understand how brands and consumers are managing thr...

THE NEW NORMAL

Colonie’s remote capabilities tapped for State Farm

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

The Marketing Arm called on The Colonie’s remote-savvy team to provide editing, color grading, and creative services for a recent State Farm spot with a message of encouragem...

MUSIC

Mix Kitchen’s Fishkin back on the radio with live concerts

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Sam Fishkin, producer and co-founder of Mix Kitchen started out in radio and this Tuesday, he's returning to his roots, mixing music for two different live performances. ...

MUSIC

Hyde Park Jazz Festival’s adapted 2020 Programming

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

To keep our community and artists safe, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival announces new and adapted programming for the 14th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival and summer/fall 2020. ...

FILM

Filmmaker Chantel Chavon tackles racism, mental health

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Up and coming Chicago-based filmmaker, Chantel Chavon, makes her directorial debut by tackling the connection between racism and mental illness head on in the short film, When ...

CITY NEWS

Chicago reinstates COVID restrictions to combat recent rise

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection announced a re-tightening of COVID-19 restrictio...

REEL MOVES

WGN’s Gousman moves to anchor chair in Cleveland

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Great news for WGN-TV reporter Courtney Gousman. The general assignment reporter will be moving to Cleveland, where she’ll anchor the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows. “...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers announces Film Education Program

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers announces the launch of Masterwork: Industry Conversations, a series of virtual interviews designed to provide insight into the careers of long established a...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Lightfoot claps back at McEnany, calls her “Karen”

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

The lesson here is - not that the current White House ever learns - don't mess with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. After White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany referred to Light...

Reel Indie

Nelson Algren documentary premieres on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Montrose Pictures has announced that Algren, the feature length documentary about the award-winning writer, Nelson Algren, will premiere on WTTW, Chicago's PBS station, this ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lightfoot launches ‘Chicago Connected’ with Jason & Blue

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

City of Chicago launches vital “Chicago Connected” campaign with directors Jason & Blue Chicago is making history. In an awareness campaign helmed by commercial dire...

AWARDS

Cramer-Krasselt Wins Best of Show at Skyline Awards

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020

Cramer-Krasselt was honored with 10 awards, including the top award from The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Chicago chapter, following its annual gala&nb...