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Joseph Sikora reprises his role as Tommy Egan in Power Book IV: Force
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Joseph Sikora reprises his role as Tommy Egan in Power Book IV: Force

By Reel Chicago Feb 4, 2022
The wait is almost over! Premiering this Sunday, Sikora reprises his role as Tommy Egan in Power Book IV: Force, the highly-anticipated Power spin-off.  Fans of Chicago loc...
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Hootenanny adds motion graphics designer Brian Stevens
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Hootenanny adds motion graphics designer Brian Stevens

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2021
The design department at Chicago post house Hootenanny is growing with the addition of new hire Brian Stevens.  Brian is a motion designer capable in a variety of desig...
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PodcastOne scores NFL quarterback Jay Cutler for podcast series
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PodcastOne scores NFL quarterback Jay Cutler for podcast series

By Reel Chicago Aug 24, 2021
PodcastOne announced that it has signed retired NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback Jay Cutler for an exclusive podcast and vodcast series called Uncut with Jay Cutler. Cutler is ...
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Flavor expands VFX with addition of Flame Artist Michael Anderson
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Flavor expands VFX with addition of Flame Artist Michael Anderson

By Reel Chicago Aug 2, 2021
Creative production studio Flavor announces the addition of Michael Anderson to their Chicago staff in the position of Flame Artist. The announcement was made by Flavor's Execu...
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Netflix orders 16-episode season of Chicago Party Aunt animated series
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Netflix orders 16-episode season of Chicago Party Aunt animated series

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2021
Netflix announced the new adult animated comedy Chicago Party Aunt will premiere on Sept. 17, from the studio behind Big Mouth (Titmouse).   The half-hour animated...
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Phillipa Soo joins Elisabeth Moss in cast of The Shining Girls
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Phillipa Soo joins Elisabeth Moss in cast of The Shining Girls

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2021
Grammy Award winner and Emmy nominee Phillipa Soo has joined the cast of Apple TV Plus’ Shining Girls, a metaphysical thriller based on the 2013 novel by Lauren Beukes. ...
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kaboom welcomes Maureen Butler as Midwest Rep
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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...
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Chicago film community mourns loss of Jeff Marpé
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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...
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Between the Keyframes with Erin Sarofsky & Austin Shaw
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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...
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Tequila Herradura rebranded in Energy BBDO campaign
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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
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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...
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The Mill announces Patrick Coleman as Head of Design
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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...
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McDonald’s commits to diverse-owned production houses
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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...
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Free Spirit Media celebrates 20 years of Media Magic
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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 ...
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PRG staging Enhanced Environment demo in new facility
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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 ...
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Skillicorn takes on partner moves Seed headquarters to LA
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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 wi...
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Explore welcomes Ilya Polyakov to directors roster
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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, ...
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Director, storyteller Vanessa Black joins Picture North
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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...
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Old Forester’s Kentucky Turtle Derby is back
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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.  ...
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Editor John Dingfield comes home to Cutters
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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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