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Tag: film production

The 31st Edition Chicago Underground Film Festival lineup
  • FESTIVALS

The 31st Edition Chicago Underground Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Aug 29, 2024
Building on the success of last year’s relocation to Chicago’s vibrant South Side, the Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF), the world’s longest-running underground f...
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach (?) in costume for Fantastic Four
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Ebon Moss-Bachrach (?) in costume for Fantastic Four

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2024
Marvel's upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps has thrown fans a delightful curveball with the reveal of The Thing's character design. In a surprising turn, the pro...
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IFA to screen We Grown Now at Siskel Film Center
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IFA to screen We Grown Now at Siskel Film Center

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2024
Join the Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago in a special edition of In Focus With..., featuring IFA Member and Breakthrough Voice Award winner Minhal Baig and a scree...
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Mosaic World Film Festival returns to Rockford
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Mosaic World Film Festival returns to Rockford

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2024
The 2024 Mosaic World Film Festival (MWFF) has scheduled its lineup of 70+ films for its 17th annual event to be held at the Rockford Public Library (RPL) Nordlof Center in Roc...
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Highdive gives us Nightmares with new Start Farm spot
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Highdive gives us Nightmares with new Start Farm spot

By Reel Chicago Aug 26, 2024
Get ready for a spellbinding new ad from State Farm's Right Kind of Magic campaign, brought to life by Highdive. In this latest spot, titled “Nightmare,” a couple ...
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IFA & SAG-AFTRA host At The Table featuring ‘Belladonna’
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IFA & SAG-AFTRA host At The Table featuring ‘Belladonna’

By Barbara Roche Aug 22, 2024
IFA Chicago and SAG-AFTRA Chicago hosted an At The Table event, featuring a screenplay by IFA Member Beah Travis, titled Belladonna. Produced in partnership by IFA Chicago a...
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NBCUniversal grants $227,272 to eight local nonprofits
  • REEL BUSINESS

NBCUniversal grants $227,272 to eight local nonprofits

By Reel Chicago Aug 21, 2024
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and Comcast NBCUniversal announced $227,272 has been awarded to eight local nonprofit organizations through the 2...
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Erica Duffy steps down as MFF Executive Director
  • REEL MOVES

Erica Duffy steps down as MFF Executive Director

By Barbara Roche Aug 16, 2024
Erica Duffy has announced that she will step down as Executive Director of the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) on December 1, 2024. Erica took over the role of Executive Direct...
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Apple Sci-Fi hit Dark Matter is renewed for S2
  • CHICAGO MADE

Apple Sci-Fi hit Dark Matter is renewed for S2

By Reel Chicago Aug 16, 2024
Apple TV+ has announced the renewal of its global hit sci-fi thriller Dark Matter for a second season. Starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly, the se...
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Tom Duff celebrates 29 years at Optimus
  • Advertiser Spotlight

Tom Duff celebrates 29 years at Optimus

By Colin Costello Aug 15, 2024
Big congrats to Tom Duff, who is celebrating 29 years at Optimus, marking nearly three decades of leadership and innovation in the advertising and post-production industry. ...
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Mike Myers to receive award at Chicago International Film Fest
  • CIFF

Mike Myers to receive award at Chicago International Film Fest

By Reel Chicago Aug 15, 2024
Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers is set to receive a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival,...
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Reeling reveals full slate of programming for the 42nd edition
  • FESTIVALS

Reeling reveals full slate of programming for the 42nd edition

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2024
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unveiled its full slate of programming for the 42nd edition of the second-longest running LGBTQ+ film festival in t...
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Chicago is featured in leaked Ironheart footage
  • D23

Chicago is featured in leaked Ironheart footage

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2024
The long-awaited first trailer for Ironheart was unveiled at D23, offering fans an exhilarating look at the upcoming Disney+ series. While Marvel Studios has yet to release the...
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Jack C. Newell’s doc ‘The Candidate’ to premiere at Siskel Center
  • CHICAGO MADE

Jack C. Newell’s doc ‘The Candidate’ to premiere at Siskel Center

By Reel Chicago Aug 9, 2024
The Gene Siskel Film Center is holding a screening of the Jack C. Newell verité documentary, The Candidate on Saturday August 17, 6:00 p.m. Tickets available here. Kick...
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Chicago-made film ‘The Premiere’ screening at The Davis Theater
  • CHICAGO MADE

Chicago-made film ‘The Premiere’ screening at The Davis Theater

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2024
The Premiere, a new Comedy/Drama film by Jon Silver (The Civil Hoax, Twain: Cancelled), is set to have its world premiere in Chicago. Filmed completely in the city of Chica...
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A Bear and a Hunk join the Chicago Med doctors for S10
  • CASTING

A Bear and a Hunk join the Chicago Med doctors for S10

By Reel Chicago Aug 5, 2024
Chicago Med is set to welcome Sarah Ramos from The Bear and Darren Barnet, known for his role in Never Have I Ever, as series regulars for its upcoming 10th season. Their arriv...
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A Warrior Nun replaces Detective Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D.
  • CASTING

A Warrior Nun replaces Detective Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D.

By Reel Chicago Aug 5, 2024
NBC's hit drama Chicago P.D. is preparing for an exciting new chapter as the show gears up for its 12th season. The series has announced that Warrior Nun actress Toya Turner wi...
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Cinespace holds Cast & Crew Appreciation Day
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Cinespace holds Cast & Crew Appreciation Day

By Barbara Roche Aug 1, 2024
Cinespace Studios, the production home to many iconic films and television series, hosted a Cast & Crew Appreciation Event on the lot this past Thursday, bringing together ...
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Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media picks up Chicago-made All Happy Families
  • CHICAGO MADE

Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media picks up Chicago-made All Happy Families

By Reel Chicago Jul 31, 2024
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution arm of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has secured North American theatrical, VOD, and DVD rights to the Chicago made ...
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Dermot Mulroney joins Chicago Fire S13 as new chief
  • ONE CHICAGO

Dermot Mulroney joins Chicago Fire S13 as new chief

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2024
There's a new chief at the firehouse. Dermot Mulroney is set to join Chicago Fire Season 13 as Chief Dom Pascal, a series-regular role. Mulroney's extensive TV credits in...
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