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One at Optimus signs Director George Zwierzynski Jr.

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2021

One at Optimus, the production arm of leading production and post house Optimus, today announced George Zwierzynski Jr. has signed on as director. The award-winning direct...

NEW WORK

Chan C. Smith brings her storytelling skills to Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2021

Chan C. Smith, a Chicago native who’s taken her skill as a storyteller to such genres as publishing, media and documentary film, is set to make her mark on the advertising sc...

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Tandem’s Tyler Jay brings big comedy in JShip spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2021

Chicago-based JShip, a new online shipping service, has launched its first marketing campaign, featuring a new spot and social content directed by Tyler Jay, Commercial Directo...

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New Havas Chicago: National Association of Realtors

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021

Havas Chicago is debuting new creative work with the National Association of REALTORS® for 2021. It shows consumers how REALTORS® “open doors to opportunity” for the...

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Backyard adds director Julia Ngeow to roster

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

Backyard Productions announced today the addition of Julia Ngeow to their roster of acclaimed directors and producers. CEO Kevin Allodi and Executive Producer Kris Mather are t...

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Backyard Productions signs Director/DP Max Gutierrez

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2021

Backyard Productions announces that Award-winning Director/DP, Max Gutierrez, noted for his authentic lifestyle and warm family oriented work, has signed with the international...

Super Bowl

McDonald’s Super Bowl – Thank You for Driving Thru

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2021

McDonald’s has unveiled its :30-second for the Super Bowl – Thank You for Driving Thru – which will air shortly before kickoff. For years, McDonald's has heard its cus...

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Rafael Kent joins Picture North with explosive music video

By Reel Chicago Jan 29, 2021

Cool camera moves and slick transitions are nice, but in the end it was asthmatic love that united Picture North and Brazilian director Rafael Kent. Kent, who on Friday rel...

Super Bowl

Super Bowl consumer spending down

By Reel Chicago Jan 28, 2021

Chicago-based Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a consumer sentiment study to understand how consumers plan to watch and spend ...

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Cutters promotes David Rubin to editor

By Reel Chicago Jan 7, 2021

High-end editorial boutique Cutters announces the promotion of David Rubin to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios President/Managing Director Craig Duncan and ...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Director, Jeremy Pinckert of Explore

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 6, 2021

Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a "new normal" working...

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The Mill announces new appointments globally

By Reel Chicago Dec 8, 2020

The Mill announced several new appointments within its global colour team. Across the globe, The Mill now has 11 Colourists, all of which have a distinct and unique style a...

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The Distillery Project uses American ingenuity on Presto

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020

The Distillery Project (TDP) has created advertising campaigns for two national Presto Industries products. Spots for the innovative Stuffler Stuffed Waffle Maker and the Doro...

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New campaign for NAR & Havas Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2020

While the National Association of REALTORS ( NAR ) has long advocated for fair housing, the latest campaign, created by Havas Chicago, acknowledges that there is still more wor...

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2019-2020 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations List

By Reel Chicago Oct 1, 2020

Congratulations to our friends and advertisers who have received nominations for a Chicago/Midwest Emmy. The 62nd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards will broadcast virtually in Nov...

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Editor Jen Dean joins Cut+Run’s award winning lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 28, 2020

Cut+Run announces the addition of editor Jen Dean to its family of talent. A native Texan, Jen went from studying experimental cinema with Stan Brakhage and Phil Solomon i...

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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020

Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, design-driven production company Sarofsky is proud to announce the return of Cory Davis to its full-time staff. A...

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Stept adds Doug Stephen for their roster of directors

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

Integrated production house Stept Studios now has a new partnership with stalwart commercial representative Doug Stephen for their roster of directors. Doug Stephen & ...

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Lunchables Hotline helps navigate mixed-up school year

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020

Lunchables, the brand known for bringing mixed up fun to mealtime, is here to help you navigate the school year on the right foot to make the new school rules and guidelines mo...

AWARDS

SCC takes Small Agency of the Year, Silver

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2020

Chicago-based independent creative and technology agency, Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) won its second Small Agency of the Year Award in three years taking the Ad Age Silver. ...