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PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Tommy Egan is back on the streets of Chicago in Power Book IV: Force

By Oswald R. Branca May 14, 2022

Joseph Sikora is as hot in Chicago as the recent weather. The Chicago born actor is no stranger to his current role as Tommy Egan on the immensely popular STARZ series, Pow...

Events

The Chicago Film Society begins their 28th Season

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2022

The Chicago Film Society begins their 28th Season with screenings at NEIU and the Music Box Theater throughout the summer from May 11 thru August 31. See the full schedule ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Five new cast members join the Kay Oyegun ABC pilot as filming begins

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2022

Five new cast members join the Kay Oyegun untitled ABC pilot that is expected to begin filming in Chicago on Friday, May 13. 20th Television is onboard as the production co...

Reel Ad of the Week

Native Content’s Stewart Hendler directs Highdive’s latest Jeep spot

By Colin Costello May 12, 2022

Since Jeep has been with AOR Highdive, we have gone to the edge metaphorically and creatively. However this time, the agency, teaming with director Stewart Hendler and Cutters'...

FILM

Katharin Mraz preps her next feature and launches Ladie K, LLC

By Colin Costello May 12, 2022

Katharin Mraz, a Chicago-based film director, commercial producer, actress and model, has announced the launch of a new venture: Ladie K, LLC. The new entertainment compa...

AWARDS

Two feature debuts take top honors at Chicago Latino Film Festival

By Reel Chicago May 10, 2022

The 38th Chicago Latino Film Festival announced today the winners and runners-up for its Audience Choice Awards. The slate of 50 features and 36 shorts from Latin America, ...

Events

Free Spirit Media announces premiere screening of Bermuda at IFA Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 10, 2022

Free Spirit Media announces its first in-person public screening in over two years. In association with IFA Chicago, Free Spirit Media presents the premiere of Bermuda, a short...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med: pics & promo for End of the Day, Anything Can Happen

By Barbara Roche May 10, 2022

Just three more weeks until the Chicago Med finale. There is a new episode this week on Chicago Med titled End of the Day, Anything Can Happen airing Wednesday at 7 PM CST ...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. pics & promo for a new episode this week, Memory

By Barbara Roche May 10, 2022

We're just three episodes away from the big finale. This week Chicago P.D. has a new episode and the following two episodes will have you staying home on Wednesday nights. We ...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire: New episode this week, pics & promo Halfway to the Moon

By Barbara Roche May 10, 2022

We're getting close now. Just three more episodes until end of season. Chicago Fire pics and promo for a new episode titled Halfway To The Moon. The episode will air ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Tech group bets $4 million on Chicago as next big film production town

By Reel Chicago May 9, 2022

Startup tech company, SHOWRUNNER has announced that venture capitalists from coast to coast have invested $4 million to fund its film production technology. They're betti...

Events

A Taste of Filmscape, Classes Now Live, Instagram Takeovers, and More!

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2022

Did you miss NAB? Free audience registration is still open for Filmscape Chicago 2022! See all the newest film and television production gear, plus classes, demos, networking a...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Here’s what’s filming this week on the streets of Chicago May 9-13

By Barbara Roche May 7, 2022

Chicago Med and P.D. have both wrapped for the season. Chicago Fire will be filming their finale this week. It is promised to be the top finale of all times according to showru...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers is offering a free Illinois Tax Incentives Seminar

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2022

Chicago Filmmakers is offering a free in person seminar on Illinois tax incentives for independent productions, co-presented with the Illinois Film Office and Full Spectrum Fea...

Events

Join Christine Dudley at IFA for virtual meeting on IL Film Tax Incentive

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2022

Join the Illinois Production Alliance Executive Director Christine Dudley and Chicago Media Angels Executive Director Ted Reilly for an in-depth virtual conversation on the I...

REEL PRO

The Wachowskis auction memorabilia from The Matrix, Cloud Atlas and more

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2022

The Wachowskis will auction their collection of memorabilia, props, concept art, costumes, awards and souvenirs from their signature films such as The Matrix, Cloud Atlas, The ...

Streaming

Chicago and Elisabeth Moss shine in the premiere episode of Shining Girls

By Joia DaVida Apr 29, 2022

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the premiere episode of the new Chicago series Shining Girls, titled Cutline Two-time Emmy winner, Elisabeth Moss is taking us o...

FESTIVALS

Street Heroines to screen as official selection at Chicago Latino Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Street Heroines, directed by Valiant Pictures’ Alexandra Henry, will return to screen April 30th as an official selection at the annual Chicago Latino Film Festival. The ...

Events

Elevated Films Chicago holds free indoor event for 2022 Season Kickoff

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Elevated Films Chicago is holding a free indoor film event to kickoff the 2022 season. They will be taking over the 17th floor Town Hall (which also happens to be an NBA-sized ...

FESTIVALS

Midwest Film Festival presents Alternative Takes for May’s First Tuesdays

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2022

The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) presents Alternative Takes for May's upcoming First Tuesdays event. This collection of nine short films offer distinct atmospheres, each with th...