Columnist: Ruth L. Ratny

The most important research study ever undertaken by the Chicago industry will be one of the many new programs, partnerships and member services that will be announced at IFP/Ch...

Independent agency Trisect further boosted its reputation for integrated marketing programs and digital brand experiences with the addition of two new top creatives: Chris Hun...

Tonight, the premiere of a Chicago-produced indie films will screen under the stars on the rooftop of Whole Foods in Lincoln Park, presented by Susie and Eddie Linker’s Eleva...

Chicago’s infrastructure got another big boost with the official opening Monday of AbelCine’s new Learning Point at Cinespace — this region’s first-of-a-kind combo in...

While DePaul’s omission from The Hollywood Reporter’s 2015 list of 25 best film schools in the US was disappointing, Dean David Miller is presenting many good reasons confi...

Women in Film Chicago is launching the largest sponsorship drive in its 35 year history, with the goal of helping women working in the visual media industry pursue their care...

“Prison Break,” a hit Fox show that originated in Chicago 2005-2006, is being rebooted, Fox announced at the Television Critics Conference in LA last week, when the netwo...

Fox’ “Empire” is expanding with a spinoff of the hit show and also with a new dramatic pilot called “Star,” being developed by “Empire” co-creator and executive...

The big news that rocked Michigan Avenue Friday was also bad news for Chicago advertising. Cavalry, the three-year old agency dedicated solely to Coors advertising was routed...

Block parties are always fun, but when the party brings together music, movies, food and drinks for a good cause, it’s bound to be a huge success.  And that’s what t...

Optimus’ hiring of editor Caleb Hepler, who starts the latest chapter of his career on Monday, Aug. 10, brings the number of Optimus editors to 10. Hepler moves over fr...

Sarah Hamilton’s pet beagle, Hotch, is about to get a roommate, a rescue dog from Alive Rescue, the seven-year old save haven animal shelter in Avondale. Alive Rescue w...

This Friday, Aug. 7 marks Optimus Block Party 20th annual Block Party and its (sob) last.  The production/post company has sold building at 161 E. Grand and will move int...