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SpeedPro Chicago wins Project of the Year for St. Jude’s ‘Dream Chicago’

Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2022

SpeedPro, a national marketing leader in creative visual communications, has announced that SpeedPro Chicago has won the company’s annual prestigious Project of the Year Awar...

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University of Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with special events

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2022

This year, members of the University of Chicago community have organized events to celebrate Juneteenth, the annual celebration that is now in its second year as a U.S. federal...

REEL BUSINESS

Wrangler becomes denim sponsor of Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2022

Wrangler, one of America’s most recognized denim labels, will serve as the exclusive denim sponsor of three music festivals in honor of celebrating a milestone 75 years with...

Events

CFA Media Mixer pairs visual and sound artists in three new pieces

By Reel Chicago Jun 12, 2022

Chicago Film Archives (CFA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of their annual Media Mixer event with the premiere of three new pieces. The Media Mixer project started in 2012 ...

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IFA Chicago Happy Hour celebrates Pride in Chicago Film Industry

By Reel Chicago Jun 7, 2022

IFA is switching things up with this regular brunch series by making it a happy hour event. In celebration of Pride Month, please IFA invites you join in with other local, ...

Events

Free Spirit Media announces premiere screening of Bermuda at IFA Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 10, 2022

Free Spirit Media announces its first in-person public screening in over two years. In association with IFA Chicago, Free Spirit Media presents the premiere of Bermuda, a short...

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A Taste of Filmscape, Classes Now Live, Instagram Takeovers, and More!

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2022

Did you miss NAB? Free audience registration is still open for Filmscape Chicago 2022! See all the newest film and television production gear, plus classes, demos, networking a...

Events

Elevated Films Chicago holds free indoor event for 2022 Season Kickoff

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Elevated Films Chicago is holding a free indoor film event to kickoff the 2022 season. They will be taking over the 17th floor Town Hall (which also happens to be an NBA-sized ...

Events

Filmscape Chicago new dates, new venue, same mission

By Reel Chicago Apr 1, 2022

Filmscape Chicago, the Midwest's largest education-focused film and television trade show, is back with new dates, new venue, same mission. This year Filmscape Chicago will...

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Reel Black Filmmakers’ final segment of South Side Short Film Series

By Reel Chicago Mar 21, 2022

Reel Black Filmmakers, a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chicago, will conclude this year’s South Side Short Film Series on Wednesday, March 23rd from 7-8:30pm via ...

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Lots of vehicles making their debut this week at the Chicago Auto Show

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2022

What a week! Super Bowl, Auto Show, and Valentine's Day. Can we get all this done? Automotive manufacturers, exhibitors and enthusiasts from all over the world are revving u...

Black History Month

South Side Short Film Series showcases talented and emerging filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2022

In storytelling, there are four P’s: people, place, purpose and plot. The South Side Short Film Series, Reel Black Filmmakers, a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chi...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Chicago will ring in the new year with largest fireworks display ever

By Reel Chicago Dec 29, 2021

Chicago will be welcoming the new year with the largest fireworks display ever. A 1.5-mile-long free fireworks display will begin at midnight and can be viewed along the Chica...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

A Carpenters Christmas holiday concert at Lund Auditorium

By Reel Chicago Dec 7, 2021

Powerhouse vocalist Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are keeping The Carpenters’ holiday traditions alive and bringing their unforgettable Christmas songs to the stage with spo...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Wrigleyville Wonderland brings the holiday spirit to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Dec 7, 2021

19 Wrigleyville businesses transform into holiday themed spots for everyone offering picture-perfect moments, movies, food and drink specials and more. The Lakeview Eas...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Randolph Street Market returns with Mag Mile Pop-Up

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2021

Randolph Street Market lights up the Magnificent Mile with three Holiday Market weekends. After a 2 year break, Randolph Street Market comes back to Chicago and will be de...

Events

DOC CHICAGO: mini-conference by and for Chicago Doc filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Nov 3, 2021

After a year’s hiatus, DOC CHICAGO returns to bring Chicago-area documentary filmmakers together to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and connect. The free hybrid mi...

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CFWC to host 50th Anniversary Industry Mixer Nov 6th

By Reel Chicago Nov 2, 2021

Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) in collaboration with Melanated in America, will kick-off a yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary with an Industry Mixer. ...

Events

JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival presents the Fall Virtual Fest

By Reel Chicago Oct 29, 2021

The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival presents the Fall Virtual Fest with eight films over three weekends, including six Midwest and Chicago premieres. The Fall Virtual Fest...

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IFA Block Party celebrates the growth of the Chicago film industry

By Reel Chicago Oct 20, 2021

IFA Chicago’s inaugural Fall Into Film Block Party event, celebrates the growth of the film industry in Chicago, the arts, creatives & filmmakers, and the local community...