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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...

REEL MOVES

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...

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Bigger Picture adds directors Humbi Entress & Martines

By Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2021

The Bigger Picture has emerged from the complexities of 2020 to lean in to enhanced storytelling with the addition of two new directors Humbi Entress and Martines. Both bring a...

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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...

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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...

In memoriam

Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021

Michael Apted, producer, writer and actor, and one of the most prolific film directors of his generation has died at age 79. Born in 1941 in Aylesbury, England, Apted had an...

In memoriam

Chicago P.D., The Chi, Director & Producer dies

By Reel Chicago Nov 1, 2020

David Rodriguez, a director and producer for series such as TNT's Animal Kingdom, Showtime's The Chi and Starz's Power, has died. He was 50. Rodriguez died on Oct. 29 from c...

FILM

Interview with Eileen Cabiling director of Basurero

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2020

Basurero, a short film written and directed by Eileen Cabiling, has been making some serious waves at Asian film festivals this year. In it, a struggling young Filipino fis...

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