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THE NEW NORMAL

PRG Takes Action to Fight COVID-19

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020

Faced with the magnitude of the global health crisis linked to the spread of COVID-19, Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG) is putting its skills to work to make a difference i...

REEL BUSINESS

Attorney General Raoul calls for changes to PPP funding

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2020

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to call for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are d...

AWARDS

Gerety Awards deadline extended and no COVID-19 ads

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020

Gerety Awards has a new deadline extension to May 29. They confirm its judging will be remote this year and announced they will not be accepting Covid-19 related ads! Gerety...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020

ProGear has been evaluating the next steps to ensure the safe and proper way to re-open for business, and they would like to share this plan with you. ProGear wil...

THE NEW NORMAL

RPA launches ‘ZoomAdoptions’ shelter pet backgrounds

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2020

Feeling a little lonely, and tired of this stay at home confinement? Face it, every shelter pet knows what that feels like. It's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and animal ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Zoom Interview: with David and Joan of O’Connor Casting

By Katharin Mraz Apr 29, 2020

There are two sides to every camera story: those behind it creating movie magic, and the talented performers in front. What many may not consider are the people who bridg...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Meet the brains behind Mind Exchange Music

By Katharin Mraz Apr 24, 2020

As productions across the globe come to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, most filmmakers have found themselves with a lot of time on their hands. Some have turned to sourdo...

THE NEW NORMAL

Local 727 purchases thousands of masks for members

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

When employers wouldn’t step up, Teamsters Local 727 stepped in—recently purchasing thousands of masks for distribution. On March 21, Governor Pritzker mandated a “she...

THE NEW NORMAL

Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020

This week, Cinespace Chicago Film Studios surprised 200 healthcare workers and caregivers at Mount Sinai Hospital with a warm dinner from Inspired Catering & Events of...

REEL BUSINESS

Dreaming of Travel and Road Trips to Come?

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020

With the COVID-19 virus keeping most people indoors for an extended period of time, Rand McNally faithfully submits its antidote: A new edition of the classic Rand McNally ...

THE NEW NORMAL

McDonald’s offers ‘Thank You Meals’ to first responders

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020

In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald's will offer free Thank You Meals,...

THE NEW NORMAL

BCBS commits $3 Billion to members and first responders

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced that the network of 36 independent and locally-operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies and the Blue Cross ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Joint Letter: from the unions and guilds to the workforce

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2020

These are unsettling times as COVID-19 has impacted our personal and professional lives. Or unions and guilds have come together to assist the working professionals in thi...

REEL MICHIGAN

Ad Industry says Gov. Whitmer’s ban violates free speech

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2020

Five of the nation's largest advertising trade associations today released a joint statement urging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to rescind a portion of&n...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 shutter cinemas across the nation, concerned members of Chicago's film community launch a fund to benefit laid off cinema workers from...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chicago gets creative with Mayor Lightfoot memes

By Barbara Roche Apr 9, 2020

Lock them up in a room for a while and Chicagoans will get into mischief. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has taken on the serious roll of protecting the citizens of Chicago from the ...

NEW WORK

Chicago sports teams combat COVID ‘We Are Not Playing’

By Reel Chicago Apr 6, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced a groundbreaking campaign, “We Are Not Playing,” in partnership with Chicago’s professional sports teams to combat the spread of ...

FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus new WTTW digital docuseries

By Reel Chicago Mar 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is a public health crisis unlike any that Chicago has faced in living memory. How are our citizens reacting to its challenges, and who is stepping forw...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

AICP Midwest lists all who are open for business

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2020

Reel Chicago supports all efforts of those who are working, boots on the ground, to service their clients during these most difficult times. Below is a list of AICP Midwest mem...