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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...

Events

Independent Filmmaker Day on Zoom November 18-19

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020

Rubenstein Business Law and Ornstein Schuler State Film Tax Credits present Independent Filmmaker Day, held Live via Zoom on November 18th & 19th, 2020. I...

Wolf Entertainment introduces Unscripted on YouTube

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020

Wolf Entertainment who brings us Chicago PD, Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire introduces Unscripted a new digital series that will showcase candid conversations between two Wolf a...

NEW WORK

Tandem’s Tyler Jay films three spots for KSV

By Reel Chicago Nov 9, 2020

In early 2020, the independent creative agency, KSV asked Tandem, Inc. and commercial director Tyler Jay to produce, through finish three :30 live action spots. "This ...

RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

“We did it Joe!” Chicago reacts to the news

By Barbara Roche Nov 8, 2020

In celebration across the country, the overwhelming reaction to the news that Joe Biden won the presidential election was met with cheers, honking horns and dancing in the stre...

RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Joe Biden wins! “It’s time for America to unite”

By Jessica Velle & Colin Costello Nov 7, 2020

History was made this morning and it’s fitting that the city where liberty was born sealed the deal. CNN, the New York Times, NBC, The Washington Post have projected Democrat...

BLACK HARVEST

Opening Night: 26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

A Black Harvest Feast, opening night program on Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm, is hosted by NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter, our Master of Ceremonies, and features a unique para...

Events

Lake County Film Festival complete lineup through Nov 16

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

The 10th Annual Lake County Film Festival (LCFF) has announced the full and complete lineup and details for this year’s 10th Anniversary edition of the film festival, taking ...

Events

MFF presents Music Video/Music in Film Night

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

On November 16th, Midwest Film Festival will be hosting an event that will be showcasing selected works focused on music and its impact in film as well as how films and videos ...

CITY NEWS

First Artists-In-Residence for four INVEST neighborhoods

By Reel Chicago Nov 6, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announced the first ever Artists-In-...

TOP STORIES

Chicago Med Season 10 Finale: High-stakes drama and emotional twists (pics)

Chicago Fire Season 13 Finale: Shocking exits and a leadership shakeup (pics)

Chicago P.D. Season 12 Finale: ‘Burzek’ wedding amidst turmoil (pics)

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

Independent Filmmaker Day on Zoom November 18-19

Wolf Entertainment introduces Unscripted on YouTube

Tandem’s Tyler Jay films three spots for KSV

“We did it Joe!” Chicago reacts to the news

Joe Biden wins! “It’s time for America to unite”

Opening Night: 26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival

Lake County Film Festival complete lineup through Nov 16

MFF presents Music Video/Music in Film Night

First Artists-In-Residence for four INVEST neighborhoods

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