When The Bear began production on Season 1, it was intended to be a limited series, with an expectation of 1 or 2 seasons. No one could have predicted the explosive success of ...
After the crippling strikes of 2023, Chicago is an anomaly in an industry that is struggling to get back on its feet.
Chicago production is back in full force. March will li...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to REEL WOMEN, our annual tribute to dynamic women in creative industries. As we Celebrate Women's History Month throughout the month of...
So far no ruffled feathers as IATSE and the Hollywood studios enter the first week of negotiations. Here is a breakdown of what occurred between the International Alliance of T...
Tommy Egan is back as Power Book IV: Force returns for the filming of season 3 in Chicago. The extras casting agency for the series is currently looking for extras in a specifi...
The MGM+ series Emperor of Ocean Park, based on Stephen L Carter’s gripping suspense novel, has begun filming in Chicago and they are casting extras in the local area. These ...
Laird and Good Company continues its strategic growth in commercial production with the recent signing of SG+ Reps for Midwest Representation.
Founded by Sarah Laird, the ag...
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a differenc...
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a differenc...
Full Spectrum Features announces three storytellers selected for their flagship program Community Storytellers: Alexie Young, Brian Herrera, and Laura E. Sáenz.
The Communi...
Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of special programs for its 34th editi...
Filmed on location in Chicago last summer, with interiors filmed at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, the thriller Mea Culpa is now streaming on Netflix.
Perry, who is n...
The Bear, FX's acclaimed comedy series offering a pressure-cooker glimpse into the world of restaurant life, emerged as a dominant force at the 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) A...
This year the Chicago Irish Film Festival celebrates 25 years of Irish filmmaking excellence with an amazing selection of drama, documentaries and short films.
The festival...
The Brettsey wedding is here! The final episode for Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) on Chicago Fire is this Wednesday and we are sharing Brett and Casey's wedding photos.
Brett ...
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is taking to the streets with its first-ever sponsorship of a team in the 2024 edition of Chiditarod.
With the cheeky, Blues Brothers inspired n...
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a d...
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution arm of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has finalized the acquisition of North American VOD rights for the rural coming...
Creative Cypher continues to break barriers in Black film as it releases its first animated project, Captain Zero.
Captain Zero, created by Lamard Cher-Aime is one of 9 pr...
The Bear is about to begin filming season 3 in Chicago. The extras casting directors for the show are seeking to fill various paid extras roles in the award winning television ...