Central Illinois is about to heat up this summer as production begins on the dark comedy Chili Finger, featuring an impressive ensemble cast led by Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Brya...
Actor Jon Voight has unveiled a comprehensive 'make Hollywood great again' plan, aimed at revitalizing the U.S. film industry.
Appointed as a “special ambassador” to Ho...
DOC CHICAGO, an initiative by and for local documentary filmmakers, partners with Chicago Filmmakers to launch a new series of quarterly screenings and discussions.
The DOC...
Mentos is tapping into 90’s nostalgia—and TikTok’s algorithm—with the return of one of advertising’s most iconic jingles: The Freshmaker. To celebrate the jingle’s ...
Filmmakers are drawn to Chicago for its dynamic blend of urban grit and architectural beauty, offering a visually striking backdrop that can stand in for a variety of settings....
The Filmscape 2025 show is coming up on June 21st and 22nd at Cinecity Studios in Chicago and they are looking for volunteers!
Volunteering for Filmscape is a great way to ...
The Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists (CMCL) announces its integration into The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), culminating in the formation of the Chicago Ch...
Fangs, fear and a fusion of sound carry Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners. The supernatural horror film, which Coogler wrote, produced and directed, is set in the 1930's Ame...
Highdive is making more waves—literally. The award-winning creative agency has unveiled a bold new global brand campaign for Culligan, the water filtration company that’s b...
After making waves with her directorial debut on the critically acclaimed episode “Napkins,” Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri is expanding her creative role on The Bear. The Chicago...
In Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, director Elegance Bratton doesn’t just document a genre — he resurrects a movement. The film pulses with history, culture, and soul, pl...
What happens when chewy goes crunchy? According to DDB Chicago, the answer is an identity crisis—and they’re helping fans laugh (and scream) their way through it in the lat...
Leo Chicago has rolled out a fresh and witty new campaign for Visionworks, reframing how we think about eye care—not by taking it to the extremes, but by simplifying it.
P...
For the first time in decades, Master Lock is redefining its brand identity — and it's doing so with longtime creative agency partner Laughlin Constable. The launch of a bold...
Payback is going to be a mother, or so claims The Chi's new poster, just released by Showtime. The network has released the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipa...
While cities like Atlanta, New York, Manitoba, New Orleans, and even the UK continue to siphon off large-scale productions from Hollywood, Illinois is proving it can compete—...
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...
Quriosity Productions has added a major creative force to its roster, signing acclaimed director Sophia Banks for commercial and branded content representation. The announcemen...
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...
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...
