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Tag: film production

Tribeca 2025: Vince Lawrence and the revolutionary beat of Move Ya Body
  • FILM

Tribeca 2025: Vince Lawrence and the revolutionary beat of Move Ya Body

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2025
In Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, director Elegance Bratton doesn’t just document a genre — he resurrects a movement. The film pulses with history, culture, and soul, pl...
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DDB goes full crunch with surreal new campaign for SKITTLES POP’D
  • CREATIVE

DDB goes full crunch with surreal new campaign for SKITTLES POP’D

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2025
What happens when chewy goes crunchy? According to DDB Chicago, the answer is an identity crisis—and they’re helping fans laugh (and scream) their way through it in the lat...
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The Visionworks difference: making eyecare simple, not extreme
  • CREATIVE

The Visionworks difference: making eyecare simple, not extreme

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2025
Leo Chicago has rolled out a fresh and witty new campaign for Visionworks, reframing how we think about eye care—not by taking it to the extremes, but by simplifying it. P...
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Master Lock rebrands and drops first campaign in decades
  • CREATIVE

Master Lock rebrands and drops first campaign in decades

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2025
For the first time in decades, Master Lock is redefining its brand identity — and it's doing so with longtime creative agency partner Laughlin Constable. The launch of a bold...
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The ladies take over the streets in The Chi S7 trailer
  • CHICAGO MADE

The ladies take over the streets in The Chi S7 trailer

By Reel Chicago Apr 18, 2025
Payback is going to be a mother, or so claims The Chi's new poster, just released by Showtime. The network has released the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipa...
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Governor Pritzker announces $653m in Illinois 2024 production spend
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Governor Pritzker announces $653m in Illinois 2024 production spend

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2025
While cities like Atlanta, New York, Manitoba, New Orleans, and even the UK continue to siphon off large-scale productions from Hollywood, Illinois is proving it can compete—...
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As Hollywood production declines, Chicago can rise
  • POV

As Hollywood production declines, Chicago can rise

By Barbara Roche Apr 16, 2025
Chicago is bleeding business. Not a grindhouse film bleed. But more like a Tarantino-esque wound. Or wounds. As the Los Angeles production pipeline sputters—on-location fi...
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Quriosity Productions banks on Sophia Banks
  • REEL MOVES

Quriosity Productions banks on Sophia Banks

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2025
Quriosity Productions has added a major creative force to its roster, signing acclaimed director Sophia Banks for commercial and branded content representation. The announcemen...
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First Look: The Chi S7 adds Phylicia Rashad, new teaser and pics
  • CHICAGO MADE

First Look: The Chi S7 adds Phylicia Rashad, new teaser and pics

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2025
Even with the White Sox starting the season at 2-8, there is still great news coming from The South Side. SHOWTIME just announced that The Chi is turning up the heat for season...
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Chicago indie Grave Expectations digs up laughs and love
  • CHICAGO MADE

Chicago indie Grave Expectations digs up laughs and love

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2025
Chicago-based writer-director Larry Ziegelman is bringing his award-winning short film Grave Expectations to the East Coast, where it will continue its festival run with screen...
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Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep 
  • REEL BUSINESS

Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep 

By Reel Chicago Apr 7, 2025
Optimus and ONE, a leading production and post-production house located in Chicago and New York, have signed Sarah Gitersonke of SG+Reps as their new Midwest sales rep.  G...
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Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
Production has officially wrapped on Cassie Workman is Witchy AF, a bold new adult comedic docuseries blending magic, history, puppets, and sharp wit—executive produced by Li...
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Creative leader Ryan Dunn launches Chicago-based studio
  • REEL BUSINESS

Creative leader Ryan Dunn launches Chicago-based studio

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
After more than two decades leading creative for top-tier companies like Charlex, Digital Kitchen, and Nike’s Brand Design team, Ryan Dunn is stepping into the spotlight with...
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Writer / Director George Ellzey Jr. talks about Cottage Grove
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Writer / Director George Ellzey Jr. talks about Cottage Grove

By LaTaryion "LT" Perry Apr 3, 2025
Producer LaTaryion "LT" Perry talks with Chicago native, writer, and director George Ellzey Jr. about his film, Cottage Grove. The film is a narrative that explores a brok...
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The Heist opens Chicago office with key hires from The Mill
  • POST

The Heist opens Chicago office with key hires from The Mill

By Colin Costello Mar 31, 2025
In a move that signals a major shift in the creative production landscape, The Heist, a Thinkingbox company, has significantly expanded its creative and client services teams w...
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Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025
  • FESTIVALS

Chicago International Film Festival sets dates for 2025

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2025
Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced its slate of programs, festivals, and series leading up to the 61st edition o...
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Interview with playwright Richard Gallion
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Interview with playwright Richard Gallion

By Vee L. Harrison Mar 25, 2025
Growing up, Richard Gallion always ditched his theater class, not knowing his future would be in acting, writing and producing stage plays. Chicago’s streets were filled with...
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Emagine Theatres help celebrate Mother’s Day with video tributes
  • REEL BUSINESS

Emagine Theatres help celebrate Mother’s Day with video tributes

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2025
Emagine Entertainment is offering a unique way for guests to celebrate Mother’s Day by inviting them to submit heartfelt video messages honoring their moms. Selected vide...
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Onion City Experimental Film Festival lineup
  • FESTIVALS

Onion City Experimental Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025
Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, announces an exciting line-up of six competition shows and six special programs fo...
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Sustainability Now! Summit + Expo set to inspire Indie filmmakers
  • Events

Sustainability Now! Summit + Expo set to inspire Indie filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Mar 24, 2025
As the climate crisis grows ever more pressing, every sector has a responsibility to take action. For the film industry, the Sustainability Now! Summit + Expo is an opportunity...
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