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Events

Lena Waithe headlines DePaul screenwriting conference

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2021 0 Comment

Emmy Award-winning writer, creator, producer and actor Lena Waithe of Twenties, The Chi and Queen & Slim will headline DePaul University’s Courier 12 Screenwriting ...

MUSIC

Singer Carly Glenn releases song/video about body image

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago's Carly Glenn and director, Kendall Goldberg, teamed up as creative storytellers and great friends to film Carly’s new music video for her new single, Girl In The Mir...

AWARDS

‘Ma Rainey’ ‘Chicago 7’ top AFI’s Top 10 List

By Reel Chicago Jan 25, 2021 0 Comment

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2020. AFI’s global Movie Club program will showcase the official selections beginning in Februa...

NEW WORK

Women grab their Nintendos by the controllers

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment

In their new campaign, Nintendo celebrates the everyday game play embraced by students, mothers, and celebrities alike. Gaming stereotypes often depict a young, male gamer. ...

Live Performance

M.A.D.D. Rhythms kicks off 20th season with King tribute

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago’s premiere tap collective, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, has announced its 20th Anniversary Season. In 2021, the company continues to make a difference dancing rhythms with its ...

REEL MOVES

Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2021 0 Comment

"Now is a good time to retire. After 37 years at Cutters and 47 in the industry, I'm ready to move forward and retire here at year end." That's the rare email message our frie...

REEL MOVES

Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment

FCB today announced that Nicole Brandell has been brought on board as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of FCB Chicago. As the CSO, Brandell will partner closely with Kelly Grav...

NEW WORK

Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021 0 Comment

Home Instead, the leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has launched a new brand identity and campaign to promote the evolving organization. Created in partnership...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2021 0 Comment

2021 will see the Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on. McDonald’s has announced a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is joining the roster of long-time favorites like the Big Mac...

REEL MOVES

WGN America hires Ashleigh Banfield for Nightly News

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment

WGN America has hired longtime journalist Ashleigh Banfield for a new nightly news talk show. Banfield leaves Court TV where she hosted Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield. She ...

REEL MOVES

Tim Mattimore to lead Digitas as ECD

By Colin Costello Jan 6, 2021 0 Comment

Tim Mattimore has always been a creative leader. Now, Digitas, the connected marketing agency, has recognized that. The agency has announced that Mattimore joins the agency as ...

NEW WORK

Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity

By Reel Chicago Jan 4, 2021 0 Comment

The adventurous life awaits! "The Sienna Life" campaign, kicking off today, welcomes a refined and versatile minivan featuring bold design, available all-wheel drive, and enhan...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Remembering Who Left Us

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

Whether you stay in Chicago to make your mark or leave to make your impact felt somewhere else, you are still Chicago. 100%. It's a badge of honor anyone from the city, that is...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

What a year, huh? 2020, which felt like a decade, will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the worst years ever. And who will argue? Certainly not the staff at Reel Chicag...

FILM

REVIEW: Boseman, Davis make ‘Ma Rainey’s’ a must-see

By Joia DaVida Dec 23, 2020 0 Comment

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the long-awaited adaptation of the hit stage play, written by August Wilson by the same name. Aside from a few scenes in the beginning of the film...

NEW WORK

Haribo unveils new “Kids’ Voices” spot, sweepstakes

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2020 0 Comment

Haribo is building on the success of its "Kids' Voices" TV campaign with the launch of a new installment in a library setting. Like its boardroom setting predecessor, the spot ...

NEW WORK

Meijer takes ‘Believe’ message into Covid era

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020 0 Comment

Retail chain Meijer launched its latest holiday commercial, You Better Not Pout,' on Black Friday, 27th November, which chronicles a family’s attempt to celebrate a COVI...

REEL MOVES

Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020 0 Comment

Director Tyler Davis, a wry, funny and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, musician and improv artist, has brought his unique combination of talents to the roster of Tessa Films,...

Events

AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020 0 Comment

One of the most exciting stops on the AICP tour happens every year in Chicago. It's one of the few opportunities for those in production, advertising and film to gather togethe...

FILM

Transgender doc ‘Born to Be’ opens in Chicago 11.20

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020 0 Comment

Born to Be follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting, a plastic surgeon at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City-where, for t...