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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...

‘Chicago From The Air’ WTTW special filmed with drone

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

A new special narrated by Geoffrey Baer, filmed from above, explores Chicago and its history from a new and breathtaking perspective. Imagine if you could soar, swoop, dive,...

CELEBRITY

Artist Jeremih hospitalized in hometown Chicago ICU

Nov 16, 2020

Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent and more stars showed support for Jeremih amid a report that he is hospitalized with coronavirus. “Pray for my boy @jeremih he’s not doing goo...

Events

Jon McDaniel, Wolfgang Puck pair for masterclass

By Reel Chicago Nov 14, 2020

This is tasty. On November 19, 2020, Provence Rosé Group (PRG) will present “A Perfect Pairing,” a special virtual Thanksgiving and rosé wine event featuring&nb...

‘Ordinary Joe’ has begun filming in Chicago

By Dan Patton Nov 13, 2020

A line of production vehicles stretched for a quarter-mile on Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago, where scenes for the upcoming NBC drama Ordinary Joe were being filmed this week. ...

Events

Conversation with Steven Poster at Chicago Filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to announce another edition of Masterwork: Industry Conversations, a series of virtual interviews with long established and award-winning filmmak...

NEW WORK

Gov. Pritzker Launches ‘Healthy Holidays to You’

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

With a new wave of COVID-19 sweeping the nation and concerning trends here in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker launched a new awareness campaign. ‘Healthy Holidays to You' crea...

REEL PRO

Film Production not affected by new COVID restrictions

By Reel Chicago Nov 13, 2020

In an announcement yesterday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) l...

FILM

Transgender doc ‘Born to Be’ opens in Chicago 11.20

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

Born to Be follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting, a plastic surgeon at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City-where, for t...

FILM

‘Doll Eyes’ come to life for Chicago director Piñeiro

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

Felix Piñeiro has signed on to direct Doll Eyes written by award-winning screenwriter Amir Mohabbat. The horror film follows a developmentally disabled man who protects ...

NEW WORK

Kerrygold embraces family moments in new Xmas spot

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

The last two days of news are making the Reel Chicago team wonder if Energy BBDO has a secret farm somewhere. In the agency's new Kerrygold butter spot the Irish dairy b...

Reel Ad of the Week

Eggs are the holiday gift they are cracked up to be

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

Launching on November 10th, the American Egg Board’s new campaign, and our Reel Ad of the Week, is “The Gift of Eggs.” The LOL campaign from Energy BBDO pokes fun at hol...

Events

IFA Chicago announces their 2020 Annual Soirée

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2020

Join SXSW Director of Film Janet Pierson and Director Sam Bailey for an engaging celebration to support IFA Chicago. The 45-minute virtual event includes networking, film-speci...

NEW WORK

Chateau Ste. Michelle Partners with Team One

Nov 10, 2020

Like most things this year, the holiday season and the typical celebrations that come along with it, will look a bit different. But there’s no doubt that people will want to ...

APPS

The Mill launches augmented reality app, Mill Scout

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2020

The Mill has announced the launch of its virtual production tool, Mill Scout, the global studio’s latest IP, targeted at Directors and Creatives for on-set use. Mill Scout...

CITY NEWS

Art on theMART resumes with all new program

By Reel Chicago Nov 10, 2020

In partnership with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Art on theMART will resume projections on Thursday, November 12 with an all-new program. T...

Behind The Scenes

Don Burgess reteams with Zemeckis to adapt The Witches

By Panavision Nov 10, 2020

The Witches marks the eighth feature collaboration between director Robert Zemeckis and cinematographer Don Burgess, ASC, following such titles as Forrest Gump, ...

NEW WORK

Cactus & EEH create ‘This is Personal’ campaign

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020

Creative advertising agency, Cactus, Denver, CO, partnered with Edward Elmhurst Health (EEH) to create a campaign with the theme, “Everywhere else, it’s healthcare. Here, i...

Chicago at the Crossroad a message of hope on WTTW

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020

Chicago at the Crossroad, a documentary film by Chicago’s Emmy-winning producer Brian Schodorf, will air on WTTW-Chicago Thursday, November 12 @ 8pm CT and Sunday, November 1...

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AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

‘Chicago From The Air’ WTTW special filmed with drone

Artist Jeremih hospitalized in hometown Chicago ICU

Jon McDaniel, Wolfgang Puck pair for masterclass

‘Ordinary Joe’ has begun filming in Chicago

Conversation with Steven Poster at Chicago Filmmakers

Gov. Pritzker Launches ‘Healthy Holidays to You’

Film Production not affected by new COVID restrictions

Transgender doc ‘Born to Be’ opens in Chicago 11.20

‘Doll Eyes’ come to life for Chicago director Piñeiro

Kerrygold embraces family moments in new Xmas spot

Eggs are the holiday gift they are cracked up to be

IFA Chicago announces their 2020 Annual Soirée

Chateau Ste. Michelle Partners with Team One

The Mill launches augmented reality app, Mill Scout

Art on theMART resumes with all new program

Don Burgess reteams with Zemeckis to adapt The Witches

Cactus & EEH create ‘This is Personal’ campaign

Chicago at the Crossroad a message of hope on WTTW

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