Reel Chicago - Midwest film, production, TV, commercial, music, ad agency Reel Chicago News

WTTW explores intergenerational poverty in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021

In Chicago, your birthplace often determines your destiny. Children born in one West Side census tract between 1978 and 1983 grew up to have a median annual household income of...

REEL MOVES

Leviathan adds to account & creative teams

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021

The principals of specialized creative agency Leviathan has announced the addition of Account Manager Meg Miller, Art Director Mackenzie Suben, and Designer Morgan It...

REEL MOVES

WGN America hires Ashleigh Banfield for Nightly News

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2021

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

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 ...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Film Editor Bill Ebel reflects back

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a "new normal" wo...

NEW WORK

Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity

By Reel Chicago Jan 4, 2021

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: Top Chicago advertising campaigns

By Colin Costello Jan 2, 2021

It's hard to remember back in February 2020, when the Kansas City Chiefs bested the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and Parasite was winning Best Picture, no one was talk...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Remembering Who Left Us

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020

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...

Reel Ad of the Week

Vizzy sends-off 2020 with Vitamin C Graduation remake

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2020

That's right, the first hard seltzer with antioxidant vitamin C and Vitamin C herself have recreated the 2000s karaoke classic so we can all graduate from 2020. We all kno...

One Chicago named Top TV Programs of 2020 by Nielsen

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2020

We’re rounding out an otherwise abnormal year with some good news! Nielsen released its year-end ratings report, among which is a list of the top television programs of 2020....

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020

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...

Reel Indie

Byron Allen snags distribution for Healing from Hate

By Reel Chicago Dec 30, 2020

Freestyle Digital Media, the on demand and theatrical distribution division of Byron Allen’s global media company Entertainment Studios has secured U.S. distribution rights f...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Merry Christmas from Reel Chicago + Reel 360

By the Reel Chicago + Reel 360 Family Dec 24, 2020

No need to dive in-depth into what a dumpster fire of a year 2020 has been. We all know. The pandemic has altered the way many of us view life for good. Even how we celebrate C...

FILM

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

By Joia DaVida Dec 23, 2020

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...

FILM

REVIEW: ‘Trial of Chicago 7’ is compelling entertainment

By Joia DaVida Dec 23, 2020

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a compelling courtroom drama that is filled with crisp dialogue that debuted on Netflix a month before the election. While Trump's Justice Departm...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Illinois Lottery last-minute DIY gift ideas

By Reel Chicago Dec 22, 2020

If you’re looking for a last minute gift that’s sure to impress, consider spreading joy and possibility with Illinois Lottery holiday instant tickets. “For many...

REEL MOVES

ArtClass partners with SG+Partners as Midwest rep

By Reel Chicago Dec 22, 2020

Bicoastal production company ArtClass has partnered with SG+Partners for Midwest representation. ArtClass joins a collective of production, post, and VFX...

REEL MOVES

Havas Chicago bolsters Executive Leadership team

By Reel Chicago Dec 18, 2020

Havas Chicago announces the appointment of two key executives to round out a dynamic and diverse leadership team with proven abilities to drive the agency’s future growth and...

REEL MOVES

OKRP promotes Aubrey Walker to Exec Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Dec 18, 2020

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul is adding a level to its creative leadership with the promotion of Aubrey Walker to the new role of Executive Creative Director. He assumes leader...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Lightfoot & DCASE brings Chicago holidays home

By Reel Chicago Dec 18, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to present “Millennium Park at Home: Chicago Holidays,” presen...

TOP STORIES

Quriosity and ColorNation take home a Gold Telly Award

Cottage Grove wins two Gold Telly Awards

Chicago-made sci-fi ‘Wizdom’ wins a Silver Telly

WTTW explores intergenerational poverty in Chicago

Leviathan adds to account & creative teams

WGN America hires Ashleigh Banfield for Nightly News

Tim Mattimore to lead Digitas as ECD

2020 in Review: Film Editor Bill Ebel reflects back

Burrell spot for Toyota Sienna celebrates spontaneity

2020 in Review: Top Chicago advertising campaigns

2020 in Review: Remembering Who Left Us

Vizzy sends-off 2020 with Vitamin C Graduation remake

One Chicago named Top TV Programs of 2020 by Nielsen

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

Byron Allen snags distribution for Healing from Hate

Merry Christmas from Reel Chicago + Reel 360

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

REVIEW: ‘Trial of Chicago 7’ is compelling entertainment

Illinois Lottery last-minute DIY gift ideas

ArtClass partners with SG+Partners as Midwest rep

Havas Chicago bolsters Executive Leadership team

OKRP promotes Aubrey Walker to Exec Creative Director

Lightfoot & DCASE brings Chicago holidays home

COLUMNISTS