A major behind-the-scenes shift is coming to NBC’s Chicago Fire, as longtime creative force Andrea Newman steps down after 14 seasons with the hit firefighter drama.
Newma...
Illinois is taking a major step toward sustainable production, unveiling a new “green” tax credit designed to encourage environmentally responsible filmmaking across movies...
BBDO Chicago takes this week’s top spot with a campaign that does exactly what great product launches should do. It makes the familiar feel weird again. Created for M&M...
After 64 years as one of Chicago’s most respected and enduring talent agencies, Shirley Hamilton Talent will close its doors on May 1, marking the end of a company that helpe...
For more than five decades, Michael Kutza built something in Chicago that did not exist anywhere else in the country.
This week, that impact was formally recognized at the...
Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith continues his run of character-driven features with Hekla, a new film that explores the emotional realities of pursuing an acting career....
Bi-coastal ATB Talent Agency is establishing a presence in Chicago with the launch of a new theatrical division, marking the company’s latest expansion under owner Todd M. ...
The Chicago Film Critics Association has announced the full lineup, schedule and expected guests for the 12th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, returning May 1 to 7 at the ...
The Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is set to return for its eighth edition this fall, with organizers announcing that submissions for the 2026 festival open April 10.
The ...
Mark your calendar. Filmscape Chicago 2026 returns June 27 and 28, bringing the Midwest’s largest film and television production expo back to CineCity Studios.
Audience re...
Editor’s Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and adverti...
When something is needed on set, there's no time to search multiple sources across the city. This is where MBS Expendables steps in.
Most of us are very familiar with MBS Eq...
In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collab...
Well, we knew this already, but now it's been confirmed, Illinois is quietly becoming one of the more reliable production hubs in the country and the numbers back it up.
Fil...
For more than four decades, Amy Madigan has been consistently one of the most reliable and compelling supporting actresses in film and television.
Two weeks ago, Madigan wo...
Editor's Note: Each March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Reel Chicago shines a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping Chicago’s film, television and advertisi...
Recognizing his decades of contributions to cinematography and camera technology used across film, television and live events, Chicago camera innovator Tom Fletcher received th...
Chicago’s Patricia Frontain has returned from the Caribbean as she wraps her most recent Lifetime film as director of Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You.
The roman...
A night already brimming with emotion reached a peak of reverence and reflection when Catherine O'Hara was honored with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor ...
The Chicago Irish Film Festival returns February 26 through March 1, 2026 for its 27th annual celebration of Irish storytelling, once again bringing a carefully curated slate o...
