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Tag: film production

Chicago made ‘Christmas Again’ premieres on Disney Channel
  • FILM

Chicago made ‘Christmas Again’ premieres on Disney Channel

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
Filmed on location in Chicago, Disney Channel Original Movie Christmas Again, premieres on Disney Channel and Disney+. Christmas Again was directed by Andy Fickman (Race to...
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Home Alone home is offered on airbnb and hosted by Buzz
  • CELEBRITY

Home Alone home is offered on airbnb and hosted by Buzz

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
If you’re lucky and fast enough, you can be left Home Alone by booking a one night stay for you and 3 of your friends, family members, or mischief makers at the home of the g...
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Digital Cinema Society and Atomic Studios hold live educational event
  • Events

Digital Cinema Society and Atomic Studios hold live educational event

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
With the safety and success of their first post-pandemic in-person event last month in L.A., the Digital Cinema Society has taken their show on the road and scheduled a DCS Chi...
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The Salvation Army helps people Keep It Going in new Camp Lucky PSA
  • CREATIVE

The Salvation Army helps people Keep It Going in new Camp Lucky PSA

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
Camp Lucky is honored to help bring to life The Salvation Army’s new giving campaign PSA, Keep It Going. The film, via agency LERMA/ and directed by Jeff Bednarz, is a holida...
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Chicago Independent Producers Lab accepting applications for 2022
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Chicago Independent Producers Lab accepting applications for 2022

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
Full Spectrum Features has opened applications for the 2022 Chicago Independent Producers Lab, a nine-month project incubator designed to cultivate inclusive, diverse voices in...
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List of nominees for the 63rd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Dec 5
  • AWARDS

List of nominees for the 63rd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Dec 5

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
The 63rd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards will be a virtual presentation held on Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 pm. Comedian Pat McGann, the South Side Chicago native who hosted the...
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One at Optimus signs directors Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall
  • REEL MOVES

One at Optimus signs directors Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2021
Ashley C. Battle and Chris Vanderwall join the directorial roster of ONE, the production arm of Optimus. The latest in a series of moves marking significant growth for ...
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Chicago filmmaker Jim Vendiola awarded NewNarratives inaugural grant
  • AWARDS

Chicago filmmaker Jim Vendiola awarded NewNarratives inaugural grant

By Reel Chicago Nov 29, 2021
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), supported by WarnerMedia OneFifty, has announced the final selection of its NewNarratives artist grant program. Chicago filmmaker Jim Vendiol...
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Chicagoan Margaret Lebron chosen for ViacomCBS Writers Mentoring Program
  • AWARDS

Chicagoan Margaret Lebron chosen for ViacomCBS Writers Mentoring Program

By Reel Chicago Nov 29, 2021
ViacomCBS announced the seven writers selected to participate in the ViacomCBS Writers Mentoring Program for 2021-2022. Currently in its 18th year and helmed by the Viacom...
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Lightswitch Video launches $5000 grant for Chicago filmmakers
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lightswitch Video launches $5000 grant for Chicago filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2021
Lightswitch Video, a Chicago-based video production company, launched The Full STEM Ahead Filmmaker’s Initiative. The first-year initiative is designed to encourage STEM ...
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Tessa Films and TimeZoneOne launch State of Illinois campaign Greatest Gift
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Tessa Films and TimeZoneOne launch State of Illinois campaign Greatest Gift

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2021
With the holiday season approaching, the State of Illinois launched a new awareness campaign promoting the COVID-19 vaccine as the “greatest gift” you can give this year. ...
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Hornitos Tequila and the Black List announce grant recipients
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Hornitos Tequila and the Black List announce grant recipients

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2021
Hornitos Tequila, a leading premium tequila brand founded on the belief that nothing great ever happens without taking a chance, and producer and screenwriter hub the Black Li...
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Patrick John Flueger of Chicago P.D. returns to the world of 4400
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Patrick John Flueger of Chicago P.D. returns to the world of 4400

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2021
Worlds are colliding! Fans of the original series The 4400 will be delighted to see Patrick John Flueger of Chicago P.D. return to the world of 4400, in the reimagined reboot o...
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Home Alone local cast headlines holiday program at Symphony Center
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Home Alone local cast headlines holiday program at Symphony Center

By Reel Chicago Nov 23, 2021
Home Alone in Concert this Thanksgiving weekend starts off the robust schedule of holiday programming for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) at Symphony Center....
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Cap Gun signs global director Amit Gupta
  • REEL MOVES

Cap Gun signs global director Amit Gupta

By Reel Chicago Nov 22, 2021
Award winning director Amit Gupta joins Cap Gun roster. Los Angeles-based Gupta became interested in directing as a teenager when the movies Poltergeist and Star Wars op...
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Composing duo Robl + Sutta score Chicago film Grasshoppers
  • Behind The Scenes

Composing duo Robl + Sutta score Chicago film Grasshoppers

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2021
The composing duo Robl + Sutta recently scored the original soundtrack for Grasshoppers, award-winning filmmaker Brad Bischoff’s directorial feature film debut. ...
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Director Kiran Koshy takes bold step in latest campaign for American Eagle
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Director Kiran Koshy takes bold step in latest campaign for American Eagle

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2021
Kiran Koshy, director with Slash Dynamic, tapped into his knack for comedic story telling when he recently directed several spots for Chicago-based web design and digital mark...
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Legendary Director/Producer, Richard J. Kutok passes at age 79
  • In memoriam

Legendary Director/Producer, Richard J. Kutok passes at age 79

By Reel Chicago Nov 16, 2021
Director/Producer Richard J. Kutok passes at age 79. His talents span over three decades in working with a wide spectrum of companies through TV production and marketing. Hi...
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Chicago-based TV producers animated approach to puppet series
  • TV

Chicago-based TV producers animated approach to puppet series

Nov 16, 2021
DONKEY HODIE, a whimsical, new PBS KIDS puppet series produced by Fred Rogers Productions and Chicago-based Spiffy Pictures, encourages preschoolers to aim high, embrace chal...
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CMP and Mezcla Media Collective announce shifting voices Film Fund
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

CMP and Mezcla Media Collective announce shifting voices Film Fund

By Reel Chicago Nov 16, 2021
CMP and Mezcla Media Collective have developed a unique partnership and are honored to launch the SHIFTING VOICES FILM FUND, the first national grant coming out of Chicago to s...
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