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Tag: Chicago Film Office

Lightfoot says carjacking spikes linked to kids feeling unloved
  • CITY NEWS

Lightfoot says carjacking spikes linked to kids feeling unloved

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2022
On Saturday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke to adolescents between the ages of 14 and 24 at the Harold Washington Library during a special town hall meeting addressing safety effor...
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Film Office Director brutally attacked in carjacking
  • Special Report

Film Office Director brutally attacked in carjacking

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2022
Kwame Amoaku, the beloved Director of the Chicago Film Office, was brutally attacked in the early hours of Thursday morning. He posted on his Facebook page that he is currently...
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Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE announce new Chicago Made’ TV & Film Initiative
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE announce new Chicago Made’ TV & Film Initiative

By Reel Chicago Dec 13, 2021
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Film Office at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced a new initiative to strengthen Chicago’s TV and...
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Social Justice Screenwriting Virtual Pitch Competition
  • Events

Social Justice Screenwriting Virtual Pitch Competition

By Reel Chicago Nov 5, 2020
The Chicago Film Office and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will host the Social Justice Screenwriting Pitch Competition, to be held online at Facebook Live ...
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Chicago Film Office lists new production guidelines
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Chicago Film Office lists new production guidelines

By Katharin Mraz Jun 9, 2020
With the world slowly reopening, the film, advertising and TV industries are in search of answers, especially with COVID-19 and demonstrations still ongoing.  With economi...
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AICP townhall: Crew Safety and Filming (video)
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AICP townhall: Crew Safety and Filming (video)

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020
Yesterday, members of the AICP Midwest held their second townhall, discussing the best practices for the safety of crew and everyone on set while filming. With the Chicago Film...
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