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Kartemquin Films appoints three new board members

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2021

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...

Streaming

Chicago is setting for new HBO Ma-Xmas film

By Reel Chicago Mar 3, 2021

Production is currently underway on 8-Bit Christmas, a Max Original film from New Line directed by Michael Dowse. Set in suburban Chicago in the late 1980s, the film&nb...

REEL BUSINESS

Grubhub expands commitment to women culinary leaders

By Reel Chicago Mar 2, 2021

In recognition of Women's History Month, Grubhub is strengthening and expanding its commitment to grow the number of women-led restaurants, especially those impacted by COVID. ...

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OKRP names Elena Robinson Head of Production

By Reel Chicago Mar 1, 2021

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul has hired highly regarded production leader Elena Robinson as its Head of Production with the goal of redefining, expanding, and growing its produ...

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Highdive’s new Jeep spot is worth making noise about

By Reel Chicago Mar 1, 2021

Highdive, Ad Age’s 2020 Small Agency of the Year and back-to-back winner of USA Today’s 2020 and 2021 AdMeter, premiered a new creative spot, directed by Lance Acord out of...

CITY NEWS

Chicago’s United Center becomes Federal Vaccination Site

By Reel Chicago Feb 26, 2021

The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks will be used as a mass vaccination site that prioritizes access for seniors and equity for the hardes...

NEW WORK

Ballast Point announces: Big Gus and Wee Gus

By Reel Chicago Feb 26, 2021

Celebrating 25 years of craft beer innovation in San Diego, Ballast Point is pleased to announce the addition of two new offerings to its year-round portfolio: Big Gus and...

NBC Chicago launches docuseries “Vaccinated State”

By Reel Chicago Feb 26, 2021

Amid continued questions about the Coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, NBC Chicago explores the issues and response to one of the most sought-after medicines of our lifetime in a ...

Events

Oscar-nominated, Diane Quon on IFA Executive Talks

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Angie Gaffney, Executive Director of the IFA wants to hear from you. As we all know, visual storytelling is a powerful medium in which to delve into diverse experiences that...

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RBL Spotlight: actor, comedian, filmmaker Tyler Davis

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a dif...

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Production set to begin on Zen Room this spring

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Production of new single-cam, mockumentary style comedy series Zen Room is set to commence early March after news of Cheri Oteri (former SNL cast member, Grown Ups 2) joining t...

FILM

Safe Humane Chicago hosts screening of Stray

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

Safe Humane Chicago announced today a virtual fundraising screening event of Magnolia Pictures' new, upcoming documentary Stray, directed by Independent Spirit Award-nominee fi...

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New Fantastic Four fan film is faaaaantastic

By Joia DaVida Feb 23, 2021

Writer, producer, and Chicagoan Harry Bauer has found a way to exhibit his creativity in a series of short fan films based on The Fantastic Four comic books. As we all know...

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Janet Davies leaves WLS-7 after 37 years

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021

After almost 37 years, Janet Davies has announced in a Facebook post that she is no longer affiliated with the ABC owned Chicago station WLS. Her post followed the station�...

CITY NEWS

Public is invited to join Chicago Monuments Project

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2021

The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Park District (Parks) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS), today la...

NEW WORK

Tandem’s Tyler Jay brings big comedy in JShip spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2021

Chicago-based JShip, a new online shipping service, has launched its first marketing campaign, featuring a new spot and social content directed by Tyler Jay, Commercial Directo...

CELEBRITY

Dan Levy says ‘Ew’ to Schitt’s Creek pop up in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Fans of the beloved Emmy Award winning POP TV show Schitt’s Creek have been anxiously anticipating the Lincoln Park pop-up “Schitt Happens” within Replay, which specializ...

FILM

‘Postcards From Home’ personalizes the pandemic

By Daniel L. Patton Feb 18, 2021

Chicago-based filmmaker Richard Cohen explores the depths of isolation in Postcards From Home, a series of one-act vignettes about the affects of the pandemic. The ten-minut...

REEL BUSINESS

Burrell celebrates 50 Years of Black Storytelling

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

Burrell Communications Group announced today that it will honor its "golden anniversary" year by launching a new community engagement initiative, "50 Acts of Kindness." C...

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Iconic Second City acquired by New York-based ZMC

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2021

This is no laughing matter. New York-based private equity firm ZMC announced today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-b...

TOP STORIES

Special screening of Chicago-made film Monuments at Music Box Theatre

Reacher spinoff series Neagley spotted filming at the Cubs-White Sox game

The Chi adds Kyla Pratt, Punkie Johnson and more to S7 Cast

Kartemquin Films appoints three new board members

Chicago is setting for new HBO Ma-Xmas film

Grubhub expands commitment to women culinary leaders

OKRP names Elena Robinson Head of Production

Highdive’s new Jeep spot is worth making noise about

Chicago’s United Center becomes Federal Vaccination Site

Ballast Point announces: Big Gus and Wee Gus

NBC Chicago launches docuseries “Vaccinated State”

Oscar-nominated, Diane Quon on IFA Executive Talks

RBL Spotlight: actor, comedian, filmmaker Tyler Davis

Production set to begin on Zen Room this spring

Safe Humane Chicago hosts screening of Stray

New Fantastic Four fan film is faaaaantastic

Janet Davies leaves WLS-7 after 37 years

Public is invited to join Chicago Monuments Project

Tandem’s Tyler Jay brings big comedy in JShip spot

Dan Levy says ‘Ew’ to Schitt’s Creek pop up in Chicago

‘Postcards From Home’ personalizes the pandemic

Burrell celebrates 50 Years of Black Storytelling

Iconic Second City acquired by New York-based ZMC

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