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The Bear: Production begins around Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021 0 Comment

The new FX pilot, The Bear, has started filming around the Chicago area. The new Disney-owned series stars former Shameless star, Jeremy Allen White, as a young chef who return...

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Kartemquin Films appoints three new board members

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2021 0 Comment

Kartemquin Films announced the addition of three esteemed new members to the organization’s board, including Abby Kang Davis, Patrice Perkins and Shirley Yang. The thre...

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Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment

What is Ol Malo? Chicago-based Picture North has released the answer in the form of a jaw-droppingly beautiful new film for the Kenya-based safari and helicopter adventure comp...

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Lunchables Hotline helps navigate mixed-up school year

By Reel Chicago Aug 25, 2020 0 Comment

Lunchables, the brand known for bringing mixed up fun to mealtime, is here to help you navigate the school year on the right foot to make the new school rules and guidelines mo...

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Highdive named Small Agency of the Year, Gold

By Reel Chicago Aug 6, 2020 0 Comment

Holy Jeep! Congratulations to our friends at Highdive Advertising. The independently-owned, full-service creative agency based in Chicago, announces today that i...

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Director Ryan Patrick joins friends at Picture North

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020 0 Comment

LA-based director Ryan Patrick, known for his comedy and choreography chops, joins the Picture North family, formalizing a relationship over a decade in the making. Director...

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Lightfoot launches ‘Chicago Connected’ with Jason & Blue

By Reel Chicago Jul 17, 2020 0 Comment

City of Chicago launches vital “Chicago Connected” campaign with directors Jason & Blue Chicago is making history. In an awareness campaign helmed by commercial dire...

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Babybel and Havas launch “Join the Goodness” campaign

By Reel Chicago Jul 13, 2020 0 Comment

The Havas 360 campaign includes new action-packed ad spot aimed at inspiring consumers to 'Join the Goodness' through better eating habits and a more balanced diet. Beloved ...

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Chicago Film Office lists new production guidelines

By Katharin Mraz Jun 9, 2020 0 Comment

With the world slowly reopening, the film, advertising and TV industries are in search of answers, especially with COVID-19 and demonstrations still ongoing. With economi...

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Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment

Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service...

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Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020 0 Comment

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

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Lucky expands collaboration with SamuelGuthrey

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020 0 Comment

SamuelGuthrey, the next iteration of Gay Guthrey & Associates, has expanded its collaboration with Lucky (Lucky 21 + Lucky Post) to encompass Midwest and Texas representa...