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Tag: film production

Chicago-made Adult Children premieres at CIFF
  • CIFF

Chicago-made Adult Children premieres at CIFF

By Barbara Roche Oct 16, 2025
Produced by Chicago’s own Angie Gaffney, the dramedy Adult Children stars Betsy Brandt, Aya Cash, Thomas Sadoski, Ella Rubin, and Mimi Rogers The 61st Chicago Internationa...
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It’s Tommy vs. Chicago in Power Book IV: Force trailer
  • CHICAGO MADE

It’s Tommy vs. Chicago in Power Book IV: Force trailer

By Reel Chicago Oct 16, 2025
Starz just dropped the trailer for the third and final season of Power Book IV: Force (premiering Nov. 7), and it’s pure Tommy Egan energy: loud, relentless, and locked on Ch...
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Reeling announces 2025 Jury and Audience Award Winners
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Reeling announces 2025 Jury and Audience Award Winners

By Barbara Roche Oct 16, 2025
The Reeling Film Festival has officially announced the winners of its 2025 Jury and Audience Awards, capping off another dynamic year for one of Chicago’s most beloved and en...
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Chicago-made ‘Anything That Moves’ to screen at CIFF
  • CIFF

Chicago-made ‘Anything That Moves’ to screen at CIFF

By Barbara Roche Oct 16, 2025
Chicago Filmmaker Alex Phillips’ erotic thriller ANYTHING THAT MOVES screens Saturday October 25 as part of the Chicago International Film Festival after premiering in July a...
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Six Irish films featured at 61st Chicago International Film Festival
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Six Irish films featured at 61st Chicago International Film Festival

By Barbara Roche Oct 16, 2025
The Chicago Irish Film Festival is shining a light on Irish films this fall, proudly announcing a showcase of six outstanding Irish films at the 61st Chicago International Film...
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Redleg Films begins filming The Elkhorn Special in Chicago suburbs
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Redleg Films begins filming The Elkhorn Special in Chicago suburbs

By Barbara Roche Oct 10, 2025
Filming gets underway on The Elkhorn Special, an independent feature from Chicago’s Redleg Films, set against the suburban backdrop of Berwyn and Riverside. Principal photogr...
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Ron Dean, beloved Chicago actor for over four decades, has died
  • In memoriam

Ron Dean, beloved Chicago actor for over four decades, has died

By Barbara Roche Oct 7, 2025
Ron Dean, the tough-as-nails character actor whose unmistakable Chicago presence graced some of the city’s most iconic films and television series, has died at the age of 87....
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Chicago Med, Fire, and P.D. light up Peacock and prime time
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Chicago Med, Fire, and P.D. light up Peacock and prime time

By Reel Chicago Oct 7, 2025
NBC’s fall is off to a blazing start and One Chicago is fanning the flames. While the network touts early wins across its schedule, the biggest momentum story is on Peacock, ...
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PARAGON levels up its new roster and EP Tom Leonard
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PARAGON levels up its new roster and EP Tom Leonard

By Reel Chicago Oct 7, 2025
PARAGON, the next-gen shop for commercials, cine-docs, and brand content, is widening its creative footprint with a refreshed director lineup and the addition of Executive Prod...
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Cast is set for Laura Louise with Corbin Bernsen in the lead
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Cast is set for Laura Louise with Corbin Bernsen in the lead

By Barbara Roche Oct 3, 2025
Chicago filmmaker Duane Edwards (Wrong Numbers) has locked in the cast for his upcoming thriller Laura Louise, which begins production near Dixon, Illinois later this month. Th...
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Tariff vs. Tax Credit: Which path will shape U.S. film production
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Tariff vs. Tax Credit: Which path will shape U.S. film production

By Barbara Roche Sep 29, 2025
President Trump used social media to repeat his threat to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States and imported into the U.S. market. The proposal, ...
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Mark Wahlberg filming ‘Weekend Warriors’ in Chicago’s West Loop
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Mark Wahlberg filming ‘Weekend Warriors’ in Chicago’s West Loop

By Barbara Roche Sep 26, 2025
Mark Wahlberg was in Chicago this week filming Weekend Warriors in the West Loop, September 21–23. The Apple Studios feature, written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, has bee...
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CineCity Studios up for Chicago Innovation Award. Cast Your Vote
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CineCity Studios up for Chicago Innovation Award. Cast Your Vote

By Barbara Roche Sep 22, 2025
CineCity Studios has been nominated for the 2025 Chicago Innovation Award. Public voting is now open giving the Chicago creative community a chance to show their support. Cast ...
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Production begins on Chicago indie feature Chrome Dancer
  • CHICAGO MADE

Production begins on Chicago indie feature Chrome Dancer

By Barbara Roche Sep 19, 2025
Chicago’s independent film scene has a new production underway. Chrome Dancer, the directorial debut of co-writer/director Miles Erickson, began principal photography on Sept...
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61st Chicago International Film Festival announces full slate of films
  • FESTIVALS

61st Chicago International Film Festival announces full slate of films

By Reel Chicago Sep 18, 2025
The Chicago International Film Festival announced the full lineup of films and programs included in this year’s 61st edition of North America’s longest-running competitiv...
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Luminoso Studios launches in Chicago with bold vision
  • REEL BUSINESS

Luminoso Studios launches in Chicago with bold vision

By Barbara Roche Sep 12, 2025
Chicago’s indie production community continues to grow with the arrival of Luminoso Studios. The new venture from brothers Adrian and Andrew Nuño, AKA The Nuño Twins, i...
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9th annual Big Teeth Sixty Second Film Fest this weekend
  • FESTIVALS

9th annual Big Teeth Sixty Second Film Fest this weekend

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2025
Big Teeth Productions, a Chicago-based creative production studio, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on September 15. In honor of the milestone they will kick off the weekend...
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‘I’m Only Blind’ to screen at Pickwick Theatre this week
  • CHICAGO MADE

‘I’m Only Blind’ to screen at Pickwick Theatre this week

By Barbara Roche Sep 12, 2025
The award-winning feature documentary I’m Only Blind, directed by Kamelya Alexan, will screen at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge from September 12–18, 2025. There will b...
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AMC inks multi-year deal with Creative Cypher-backed Brand New
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

AMC inks multi-year deal with Creative Cypher-backed Brand New

By Cypher Newsroom Sep 11, 2025
In a bold move reinforcing its commitment to elevating authentic storytelling and emerging talent, AMC Networks has officially signed a two-year licensing deal for Brand N...
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‘Moses the Black’ shifts production from Chicago to Champaign area
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

‘Moses the Black’ shifts production from Chicago to Champaign area

Sep 10, 2025
The feature film Moses the Black, originally slated to film in Chicago, has shifted its filming location to the Champaign / Urbana area with a startup September 8–30, 2025. ...
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