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Tag: film production

As Hollywood production declines, Chicago can rise
  • POV

As Hollywood production declines, Chicago can rise

By Barbara Roche Apr 16, 2025
Chicago is bleeding business. Not a grindhouse film bleed. But more like a Tarantino-esque wound. Or wounds. As the Los Angeles production pipeline sputters—on-location fi...
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Quriosity Productions banks on Sophia Banks
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Quriosity Productions banks on Sophia Banks

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2025
Quriosity Productions has added a major creative force to its roster, signing acclaimed director Sophia Banks for commercial and branded content representation. The announcemen...
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First Look: The Chi S7 adds Phylicia Rashad, new teaser and pics
  • CHICAGO MADE

First Look: The Chi S7 adds Phylicia Rashad, new teaser and pics

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2025
Even with the White Sox starting the season at 2-8, there is still great news coming from The South Side. SHOWTIME just announced that The Chi is turning up the heat for season...
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Chicago indie Grave Expectations digs up laughs and love
  • CHICAGO MADE

Chicago indie Grave Expectations digs up laughs and love

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2025
Chicago-based writer-director Larry Ziegelman is bringing his award-winning short film Grave Expectations to the East Coast, where it will continue its festival run with screen...
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Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep 
  • REEL BUSINESS

Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep 

By Reel Chicago Apr 7, 2025
Optimus and ONE, a leading production and post-production house located in Chicago and New York, have signed Sarah Gitersonke of SG+Reps as their new Midwest sales rep.  G...
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Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
Production has officially wrapped on Cassie Workman is Witchy AF, a bold new adult comedic docuseries blending magic, history, puppets, and sharp wit—executive produced by Li...
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Creative leader Ryan Dunn launches Chicago-based studio
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Creative leader Ryan Dunn launches Chicago-based studio

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
After more than two decades leading creative for top-tier companies like Charlex, Digital Kitchen, and Nike’s Brand Design team, Ryan Dunn is stepping into the spotlight with...
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Writer / Director George Ellzey Jr. talks about Cottage Grove
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Writer / Director George Ellzey Jr. talks about Cottage Grove

By LaTaryion "LT" Perry Apr 3, 2025
Producer LaTaryion "LT" Perry talks with Chicago native, writer, and director George Ellzey Jr. about his film, Cottage Grove. The film is a narrative that explores a brok...
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The Heist opens Chicago office with key hires from The Mill
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The Heist opens Chicago office with key hires from The Mill

By Colin Costello Mar 31, 2025
In a move that signals a major shift in the creative production landscape, The Heist, a Thinkingbox company, has significantly expanded its creative and client services teams w...
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Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025
  • FESTIVALS

Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced its slate of programs, festivals, and series leading up to the 61st edition o...
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Interview with playwright Richard Gallion
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Interview with playwright Richard Gallion

By Vee L. Harrison Mar 25, 2025
Growing up, Richard Gallion always ditched his theater class, not knowing his future would be in acting, writing and producing stage plays. Chicago’s streets were filled with...
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Emagine Theatres help celebrate Mother’s Day with video tributes
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Emagine Theatres help celebrate Mother’s Day with video tributes

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2025
Emagine Entertainment is offering a unique way for guests to celebrate Mother’s Day by inviting them to submit heartfelt video messages honoring their moms. Selected vide...
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Onion City Experimental Film Festival lineup
  • FESTIVALS

Onion City Experimental Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025
Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, announces an exciting line-up of six competition shows and six special programs fo...
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Sustainability Now! Summit + Expo set to inspire Indie filmmakers
  • Events

Sustainability Now! Summit + Expo set to inspire Indie filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025
As the climate crisis grows ever more pressing, every sector has a responsibility to take action. For the film industry, the Sustainability Now! Summit + Expo is an opportunity...
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EXCLUSIVE: A24 to film ‘Enemies’ feature in Chicago
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

EXCLUSIVE: A24 to film ‘Enemies’ feature in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Mar 21, 2025
A24, the independent film studio that is shaping modern cinema, is bringing the action suspense feature, Enemies to Chicago with a schedule of 30 filming days. With a $25 ...
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CineCity hosts debut of newest virtual production LED Technology
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CineCity hosts debut of newest virtual production LED Technology

By Reel Chicago Mar 21, 2025
CineCity Studios of Chicago will be hosting a two day interactive demonstration of the newest advancements in virtual production LED technology designed for virtual production ...
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Interview with LaTariyon (LT) Perry, producer of The Come Up
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Interview with LaTariyon (LT) Perry, producer of The Come Up

By Jessica Gillespie Mar 20, 2025
In a conversation with Jessica Gillespie of Cypher News, LT Perry, producer of the Chicago made, half hour pilot, The Come Up, discusses the team's recent distribution deal wit...
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French Butter adds director Timothy Hogan and expands Sales Team
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French Butter adds director Timothy Hogan and expands Sales Team

By Reel Chicago Mar 18, 2025
French Butter is stirring things up with the addition of Timothy Hogan to its director roster and the expansion of its national sales team through a partnership with The Cre8to...
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Not If I See You First to premiere at the Music Box on March 26
  • CHICAGO MADE

Not If I See You First to premiere at the Music Box on March 26

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2025
Writer-director Aaron Wertheimer is bringing his latest feature, Not If I See You First, to the big screen for its world premiere at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago on Ma...
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REVIEW AND CHAT: Opus director Mark Anthony Green
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

REVIEW AND CHAT: Opus director Mark Anthony Green

By Brandon Pope Mar 14, 2025
The austerity of celebrity ‘stan’ culture has become more stringent and divisive than ever before. If you dare wade into the choppy waters of the Rihanna-aligned “Navy,â€...
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