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CSU and Illinois Film Office host Film Workforce Training Event

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2022

Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office and DCEO to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on August 10th. The event wil...

Reel Ad of the Week

Director Joe Otting captures the greatness of Whiskey Acres

By Reel Chicago Dec 6, 2021

“Greatness isn’t born from punching a clock,” says the voiceover in a stirring new two-minute brand short, directed, shot and edited direct-to-client by Joe Otting. “Gr...

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. ...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Lisa Masseur, EP/Founder Tessa Films

By Lisa Masseur Mar 22, 2021

Editor’s Note: They are leaders. They are inspirational. They are mentors. They are visionaries. They are, quite frankly, badasses. They are our 2021 REEL WOMEN. During Wome...

NEW WORK

Chan C. Smith brings her storytelling skills to Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2021

Chan C. Smith, a Chicago native who’s taken her skill as a storyteller to such genres as publishing, media and documentary film, is set to make her mark on the advertising sc...

REEL MOVES

Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020

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,...

Reel Ad of the Week

What’s the perfect way to shoot a spot during lockdown?

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2020

A look behind the scenes with Tessa Films at putting together the perfect spot during lockdown. What’s the perfect dish for a lockdown night at home? Why pizza, of course!...