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Barbara Scharres retires from Gene Siskel Film Center

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020

After more than 45 years of service, Barbara Scharres (MFA 1972) will retire from her position as Director of Programming at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene...

BLACK HARVEST

Black Harvest Film Festival honors Chadwick Boseman

By Reel Chicago Nov 25, 2020

2020 Black Harvest Film Festival closes on November 30th with a tribute to the illustrious career of Chadwick Boseman. The Kill Hole, Boseman's first starring feature film ...

CITY NEWS

Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020

Barack Obama surprised Chicago Public Schools high school students during a virtual assembly when he dropped in to announce that all CPS high school students will receive free...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor hires Scott Moers as Senior DBD

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020

AbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has hired Scott Moers as senior director of business development. He will lead a stron...

AWARDS

Best of the Midwest goes to ‘Like a Girl’ from Leo Burnett

By Reel Chicago Nov 24, 2020

Best of the Midwest voted on by attendees as iconic ads are highlighted in benefit event for Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis food banks. The hors d’oeuvres were whatever ...

BLACK INFLUENTIALS

PRSA launches Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship

By Reel Chicago Nov 23, 2020

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Chicago, one of the country's largest chapters, announces the launch of the PRSA Chicago Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowsh...

REEL PRO

2112 partners with Comcast Business on a Startup Studio

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

2112, Chicago's business incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs in creative industries, has partnered with Comcast Business on the development of a Startup Studi...

NEW WORK

J Balvin is dropping ‘Dorado’ to uplift Latino community

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

In time for The Biggest Night in Latin Music, J Balvin and McDonald’s are dropping “Dorado” to celebrate the unshakeable optimism of the Latino community. Inspired by J B...

NEW WORK

Farewell, Work Holiday Parties — ‘Tis Miller Time

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

2020 has been filled with cancellations, but one thing that people are actually happy to have cancelled? Their work holiday parties. Miller Lite agrees: Cancelled work holiday ...

CITY NEWS

Performing Arts Venue Relief Grants Program Round 2

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

The City of Chicago, with support from the Walder Foundation and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund and in partnership with Accion, has established the Performing Arts Venue Rel...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

McDonald’s USA announce the launch of the Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program. This initiative pairs industry leaders in coveted sectors, including technology, ente...

SPOTLIGHT

Arc Worldwide is inspired by an unexpected source

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2020

“What’s next in retail?” is a question that sits top of mind for Arc Worldwide, the lead shopper agency in Publicis Groupe. At an incredibly complicated time for bu...

Events

“Battle For Hope” goes Virtual tonight!

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020

Instead of the battle of the bands format of years past, this year, the Battle for Hope is going virtual, and will signal a call for unity. The Battle for Hope is a yearly ...

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,...

NEW WORK

Porsche and PUMA: Icons of Fast by Cramer-Krasselt

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Porsche and PUMA have teamed up for “Icons of Fast,” a limited-edition collection of shoes celebrating the 911 Turbo. Iconic design elements from the 911 Turbo, such as...

Behind The Scenes

Sarofsky talks details on doc series, ‘A Mystery to Me’

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

The filmmakers behind A Mystery to Me, a new documentary series that aims to raise awareness of the rare neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG), give details on their inn...

CITY NEWS

Dick Durbin headlines Weinberg/Newton Gallery event

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Weinberg/Newton Gallery, a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting the work of social justice causes, is currently partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union (A...

NEW WORK

Chicago turns Black Friday into Black Shop Friday

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

The Chicago Urban League in partnership with the City of Chicago and Chicago agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, joined together to announce the launch of Black Shop Friday, ...

CITY NEWS

Pritzker announces commitment to digital equity

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker announced a new Digital Equity Package, enlisting state, local, nonprofit and philanthropic support to address gaps in digital access, adoption, and afford...

Events

AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

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...

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Barbara Scharres retires from Gene Siskel Film Center

Black Harvest Film Festival honors Chadwick Boseman

Barack Obama surprises Chicago high school students

AbelsonTaylor hires Scott Moers as Senior DBD

Best of the Midwest goes to ‘Like a Girl’ from Leo Burnett

PRSA launches Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship

2112 partners with Comcast Business on a Startup Studio

J Balvin is dropping ‘Dorado’ to uplift Latino community

Farewell, Work Holiday Parties — ‘Tis Miller Time

Performing Arts Venue Relief Grants Program Round 2

McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program

Arc Worldwide is inspired by an unexpected source

“Battle For Hope” goes Virtual tonight!

Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

Porsche and PUMA: Icons of Fast by Cramer-Krasselt

Sarofsky talks details on doc series, ‘A Mystery to Me’

Chicago turns Black Friday into Black Shop Friday

Pritzker announces commitment to digital equity

AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

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