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Chicago indie Grave Expectations digs up laughs and love
  • CHICAGO MADE

Chicago indie Grave Expectations digs up laughs and love

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2025
Chicago-based writer-director Larry Ziegelman is bringing his award-winning short film Grave Expectations to the East Coast, where it will continue its festival run with screen...
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Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep 
  • REEL BUSINESS

Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep 

By Reel Chicago Apr 7, 2025
Optimus and ONE, a leading production and post-production house located in Chicago and New York, have signed Sarah Gitersonke of SG+Reps as their new Midwest sales rep.  G...
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One Chicago franchise wraps the filming of another strong season
  • ONE CHICAGO

One Chicago franchise wraps the filming of another strong season

By Barbara Roche Apr 4, 2025
NBC’s One Chicago franchise is wrapping the filming of another high-powered season, with Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. having wrapped production and Chicago Fire set to finish...
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From Chef to Boss: Jeremy Allen White rocks CinemaCon as Bruce Springsteen
  • FILM

From Chef to Boss: Jeremy Allen White rocks CinemaCon as Bruce Springsteen

By Reel Chicago Apr 4, 2025
At CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, actors Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, which chronicles the cre...
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Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
Production has officially wrapped on Cassie Workman is Witchy AF, a bold new adult comedic docuseries blending magic, history, puppets, and sharp wit—executive produced by Li...
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Creative leader Ryan Dunn launches Chicago-based studio
  • REEL BUSINESS

Creative leader Ryan Dunn launches Chicago-based studio

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
After more than two decades leading creative for top-tier companies like Charlex, Digital Kitchen, and Nike’s Brand Design team, Ryan Dunn is stepping into the spotlight with...
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“Spills Happen” in hilarious new Rain-X spot
  • Reel Ad of the Week

“Spills Happen” in hilarious new Rain-X spot

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
Rain-X is taking a big bite out of interior car messes—literally. In a new campaign created by Chicago agency Cramer-Krasselt, the water repellent brand debuts its Rain-X Pro...
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Writer / Director George Ellzey Jr. talks about Cottage Grove
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Writer / Director George Ellzey Jr. talks about Cottage Grove

By LaTaryion "LT" Perry Apr 3, 2025
Producer LaTaryion "LT" Perry talks with Chicago native, writer, and director George Ellzey Jr. about his film, Cottage Grove. The film is a narrative that explores a brok...
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Telemundo Chicago hires award-winning journalist Santiago Gallego
  • TV

Telemundo Chicago hires award-winning journalist Santiago Gallego

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) has announced nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Santiago Gallego will join the station's Noticiero Telemundo Chicago team as reporter / anc...
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Reel Chicago welcomes back Ruth Ratny as  AI contributor
  • APRIL FOOLS' DAY

Reel Chicago welcomes back Ruth Ratny as AI contributor

By Ruth L. Ratny Apr 1, 2025
In a shocking move certain to raise eyebrows and maybe even a few existential questions, Reel Chicago is bringing back its beloved founder and longtime publisher Ruth Ratny —...
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Hysterical wins Podcast of the Year at 2025 Ambie Awards
  • AWARDS

Hysterical wins Podcast of the Year at 2025 Ambie Awards

By Reel Chicago Apr 1, 2025
The 5th annual Ambie Awards, held Monday night at McCormick Place, celebrated the best in podcasting with a ceremony that balanced earnest calls for truth with plenty of self-a...
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Jessica Mendoza narrates “legendary” AUSL campaign
  • SPORTS

Jessica Mendoza narrates “legendary” AUSL campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2025
Get ready to rewrite the record books—softball’s big league moment is finally here. Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) just debuted its boldest, most dynamic campaig...
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The Heist opens Chicago office with key hires from The Mill
  • POST

The Heist opens Chicago office with key hires from The Mill

By Colin Costello Mar 31, 2025
In a move that signals a major shift in the creative production landscape, The Heist, a Thinkingbox company, has significantly expanded its creative and client services teams w...
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REEL WOMEN Celebrates: Autumn Pippenburg,  Artist
  • REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN Celebrates: Autumn Pippenburg, Artist

By Autumn Pippenburg Mar 27, 2025
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Tod...
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Midwest Film Festival and AICP Midwest reunite for AdComm Night 
  • AWARDS

Midwest Film Festival and AICP Midwest reunite for AdComm Night 

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025
Advertising Community Night will be returning to the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) and the special submission process for filmmakers in the advertising industry will be active vi...
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White Sox continue “It’s Better at the Ballpark” campaign for 2025
  • SPORTS

White Sox continue “It’s Better at the Ballpark” campaign for 2025

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025
Spring is here and so is baseball season — and the Chicago White Sox are hoping fans return to Guaranteed Rate Field not just for the action on the field, but for the full ba...
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Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025
  • FESTIVALS

Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced its slate of programs, festivals, and series leading up to the 61st edition o...
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Cubs launch 2025 campaign, “Be Here For It”
  • SPORTS

Cubs launch 2025 campaign, “Be Here For It”

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025
Our beloved Cubs (0-2) will host their Wrigley Field home opener Friday, April 4, at 1:20 p.m. CT against the San Diego Padres after officially kicking off the 2025 regular sea...
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REEL WOMEN: Debby Fries, from advertising to Asanas
  • REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Debby Fries, from advertising to Asanas

By Debby Fries Mar 26, 2025
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, ...
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The 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival full program
  • FESTIVALS

The 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival full program

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2025
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, taking place April 3 - 14, unveils its full program of 51 features and 30 shorts from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and the U...
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