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kaboom welcomes Maureen Butler as Midwest Rep

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2021

kaboom welcomes Maureen Butler, founder of Mo Butler Reps, for Midwest representation. A good listener, curator of talent, with a generous spirit, her passion for bringing peo...

In memoriam

Chicago film community mourns loss of Jeff Marpé

By Barbara Roche Jul 16, 2021

The Chicago film community is sadden by the loss of film pioneer Jeff Marpé, executive producer, director and founder of Line 9 Productions who passed away suddenly on July 14...

podcast series

Between the Keyframes with Erin Sarofsky & Austin Shaw

By Reel Chicago Jul 12, 2021

Design visionaries Erin Sarofsky and Austin Shaw are launching Between the Keyframes vidcast covering the craft and culture of motion design, and it will be hosted by these two...

NEW WORK

Tequila Herradura rebranded in Energy BBDO campaign

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2021

Tequila Herradura launches its first-ever global campaign, “Extraordinary Awaits,” with a rebranded image and new :30 film. In a category that has become repetitive and exp...

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Seed adds multi-talented Director, Kali Bailey to roster

By Reel Chicago Jun 28, 2021

Seed Media Arts announces the addition of Director, Kali Bailey, to its roster. This continues Seed’s recent run of partnerships with experienced cinematic storytellers all h...

REEL MOVES

The Mill announces Patrick Coleman as Head of Design

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2021

Creative production studio The Mill announced Patrick Coleman as their new Head of Design in Chicago. With over a decade of experience with a focus in 3D motion design, Co...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s commits to diverse-owned production houses

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2021

Over the next four years, McDonald’s and Owner/Operators are accelerating the allocation of advertising dollars to diverse-owned media companies, production houses and conten...

Events

Free Spirit Media celebrates 20 years of Media Magic

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2021

On Thursday, May 20, Free Spirit Media celebrates 20 years of media magic, 8,000+ participants, 50,000+ unique pieces, and 1,000,000+ views. This momentous occasion demarcates ...

Events

PRG staging Enhanced Environment demo in new facility

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2021

Stop by PRG Camera in their new Chicago facility at CineCity Studios event space this week for a demo of the PRG Enhanced Environment car process setup. If you haven't ...

REEL MOVES

Skillicorn takes on partner moves Seed headquarters to LA

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2021

Seed Media Arts is expanding and moving their headquarters to Los Angeles. This originally Chicago-based company founded in 2011 by Roy Skillicorn has recently partnered with L...

REEL MOVES

Explore welcomes Ilya Polyakov to directors roster

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2021

Chicago-based commercial + digital content production company Explore welcomes Ilya Polyakov to it’s roster of directing talent. Born in Ukraine and based in Los Angeles, ...

REEL MOVES

Director, storyteller Vanessa Black joins Picture North

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2021

Director Vanessa Black signs with production company Picture North and embellishes their roster with authentic, sustainable, and impact-driven storytelling. “I'm ver...

NEW WORK

Old Forester’s Kentucky Turtle Derby is back

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2021

While no fan can ride a horse during the real Derby, Old Forester fans were given the chance to “ride” a turtle during the 2021 Old Forester Kentucky Turtle Derby. ...

REEL MOVES

Editor John Dingfield comes home to Cutters

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2021

High-end editorial boutique Cutters announces the return of Editor John Dingfield to its roster. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig ...

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Optimus promotes Joanna Woods to Executive Producer

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2021

Leading production and post house Optimus today announced it has promoted Joanna Woods to executive producer (EP). Woods joined Optimus from Beast/Company 3/Method Studios as a...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med set pics ‘Some Things Are Worth The Risk’

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2021

There is a new episode on this week’s Chicago Med titled ‘Some Things Are Worth The Risk’ airing this Wednesday at 7 PM CST on NBC 5. Some behind the ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Cinespace is up and rolling with 4 new series and more

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2021

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios welcomes several new productions to its growing campus. As the Dick Wolf, One Chicago series prepares to wrap soon for the season, Cines...

Reel Indie

DePaul grad screens ‘Tom of Your Life’ at Music Box

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2021

Written and directed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jer Sklar, Music Box Theatre will screen Chicago comedy Tom of Your Life from May 7-13. Featuring an original soundtrac...

REEL MOVES

Filmscape announces Gary Adcock as Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2021

Veteran filmmaker, photographer, and revered tech consultant, Gary Adcock has been appointed Executive Director of Filmscape, the gear and education expo that brings equipment ...

Streaming

After 11 seasons Chicago says goodbye to Shameless

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2021

After 11 seasons and 134 episodes, Chicago said farewell to Showtime’s Shameless as it came to an end on Sunday evening, April 11, 2021 with its emotional and very timely ser...

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