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Director Mark Schimmel signs with Road Pictures

By Reel Chicago Jun 22, 2022

Road Pictures has announced it has signed director Mark Schimmel for national representation. The union between Greg Malone, Executive Producer and owner of Road Pictures, a...

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INTERVIEW: Chicago’s own Jane Lynch at home in the directors chair

By Barbara Roche Apr 21, 2022

Jane Lynch accepted a new challenge by jumping into the directors chair and joining a growing list of talented actresses who appear in front of, and behind the camera. What...

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Jane Lynch directs Illinois Tourism campaign through STORY

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

Actress, producer and writer, Jane Lynch, can add "Director" to her impressive list of titles. She recently directed a series of commercials for the Illinois Tourism Middle of ...

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Backyard Productions signs directors Mac Eldridge and John M. Lopez

By Reel Chicago Apr 18, 2022

Backyard Productions announces the additions of Mac Eldridge and John M. Lopez to their roster of acclaimed directors for US commercial representation. Mac Eldridge is...

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Strange Loop Studios signs commercial director Kiki Allgeier

By Reel Chicago Mar 17, 2022

Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has announced the official addition for commercial representation of director/writer Kiki Allgeier. The filmmaker brings ...

CELEBRITY

Bill Murray teams with Aziz Ansari in Searchlight comedy-drama

By Reel Chicago Feb 22, 2022

We never pass up a story about Chicago's favorite son, Bill Murray. And Bill Murray is trending again. Not for his globetrotting antics or reliving the same day in February ove...

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Director and pilot Henry Behel added to Picture North roster

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2022

Director and pilot Henry Behel sparks Picture North’s roster with high-octane energy. Picture North has signed LA based director Henry Behel, adding his affinity for cars,...

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One at Optimus signs directors Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2021

Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall join the directorial roster of ONE, the production arm of Optimus. The latest in a series of moves marking significant growth for ...

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Director Kiran Koshy takes bold step in latest campaign for American Eagle

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2021

Kiran Koshy, director with Slash Dynamic, tapped into his knack for comedic story telling when he recently directed several spots for Chicago-based web design and digital mark...

In memoriam

Legendary Director/Producer, Richard J. Kutok passes at age 79

By Reel Chicago Nov 16, 2021

Director/Producer Richard J. Kutok passes at age 79. His talents span over three decades in working with a wide spectrum of companies through TV production and marketing. Hi...

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Interview: catching up with director Layne Marie Williams

By Reel Chicago Nov 2, 2021

Layne Marie Williams has joined the director roster at production company turned creative agency Pink Hippo. For full story and intimate interview with Layne Marie VISIT H...

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Squeak E. Clean promotes composer Julie B Nichols to Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2021

Global creative audio network Squeak E. Clean Studios has promoted Julie B Nichols to Creative Director after two years as a senior composer with the company. ...

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Multi-media production studio Taylor James takes on Sonia Reps

By Reel Chicago Aug 18, 2021

Multi-media production studio Taylor James is now represented by Sonia Blum of Sonia Reps in the Midwest. This marks the latest partnership for Taylor James, established in...

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Explore welcomes director Jane Chow to roster

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2021

Commercial and digital content production company Explore announces the addition of Jane Chow to their roster for representation, directing commercials and digital content acro...

Behind The Scenes

‘In the Heights’ DP Alice Brooks talks crafting a big look

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2021

Cinematographer Alice Brooks discusses using DXL2 and G Series anamorphics to craft a big look for director Jon M. Chu’s musical In the Heights. In 2002, when cinematogra...

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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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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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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...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

RBL Spotlight: actor, comedian, filmmaker Tyler Davis

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a dif...