On January 20th, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America. As we reflect on how we got here, again, there will be a virtual scree...
The heart of Chicago’s creative community grew quieter in 2024, as we said goodbye to several cherished members whose work left an enduring impression on the city’s film an...
From It’s a Wonderful Life to Elf, classic Christmas movies have cemented their place in holiday traditions, with every decade offering its own take on the season. But one fi...
The iconic red-brick house from the Chicago-made 1990 holiday classic Home Alone is etched into the memories of fans worldwide. But what many might not know is that Macaulay Cu...
Picture North announces the signing of celebrated international director Henrik Rostrup. Known for his compelling visual storytelling and high-profile campaigns with internatio...
The Chicago Acting in Film Meetup (CAFM) is gearing up for its 16th Annual Holiday Hurrah, a festive fundraiser and networking night scheduled for December 15, 2024.
Taking...
Michael X. Flores, a celebrated film editor and Professor at DePaul University, has been officially inducted into the prestigious American Cinema Editors (ACE). This honor reco...
The Chicago-made groundbreaking half hour pilot, The Come Up, is gaining international recognition for its raw and authentic portrayal of Chicago youth navigating life through ...
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) has officially announced NK Gutiérrez as its new Executive Director, succeeding Erica Duffy effective December 2024.
Gutiérrez, who has se...
Our Chicago production community is grieving the loss of editor Mike Berg who passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2024, after a brief illness.
Mike was born in La Crosse...
Accomplice Media, the commercial and content production company led by Executive Producer Amy McIntyre, has added Director Joe Otting to a directing roster that ...
The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, a non-profit dedicated to empowering a diverse and sustainable community of independent content creators, announces its annual Magi...
Letters Charity released a comical promo video for its upcoming Letters to Santa gala, featuring Jeff Tweedy, frontman of the acclaimed band Wilco, Katie Rich, Chicago-native c...
Back by popular demand, it's the 2nd Annual Film Workers’ Holiday Market Pop-up! Come shop and support Chicago's talented film workers!
The market will take place on Satu...
The Business Manager position for IATSE Local 476 has drawn interest from several qualified candidates in this election year, each bringing unique backgrounds and goals focused...
The Chicago-made Christmas on the Ranch, released exclusively on Hulu on November 1, has become an instant holiday favorite, making a strong impression on Hulu’s Top 15 Lists...
Chicago-made, heartwarming holiday romance Christmas on the Ranch is set to premiere exclusively on Hulu on November 1.
Directed by Danny Buday, known for Second Chance Chri...
With Halloween coming up, a great way to get into the spirit of the holiday is to cozy up on the couch and binge-watch every horror film you can imagine.
Chicago has produc...
There will be a Chicago screening of Kemba on Wednesday, October 30, a film inspired by true events, that serves as both a cautionary tale and a call to action, with the woman ...
ColorNation has announced the addition of two new colorists, Robert Curreri and Jack Bulik, to their growing team. This move, shared by ColorNation founder Reid Brody, brings e...
