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NEW WORK

Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020

What is Ol Malo? Chicago-based Picture North has released the answer in the form of a jaw-droppingly beautiful new film for the Kenya-based safari and helicopter adventure comp...

AWARDS

C-K wins 9 Trumpet Awards from PCC

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020

Leading independent marketing and communications agency Cramer-Krasselt (C-K) certainly has something to trumpet about these days. The agency just received nine awards fro...

In memoriam

Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen

By Katharin Mraz Sep 15, 2020

It is always difficult to hear of a fellow filmmaker passing, especially someone as wonderful and influential as Andrew Beisen. Those who knew him best say that Andrew was tale...

REEL MOVES

Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020

Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, design-driven production company Sarofsky is proud to announce the return of Cory Davis to its full-time staff. A...

FILM

‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021, Nia DaCosta explains why

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020

With Tenet's muted box office and Warner Bros' decision to move Wonder Woman 1984 to December 25, other studios are beginning to take note. Universal has decided to push the Jo...

FILM

‘Echo Boomers’ picked up by Saban Films

By Laura Day Sep 14, 2020

The Chicago Feature Echo Boomers has found its home with Saban Films. The company has acquired the North American distribution rights to Seth Savoy’s directorial debut before...

The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2020

SHOWTIME has picked up THE CHI for a fourth season. Filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe and executive produc...

REEL PRO

‘Fargo’ creator and stars talk about new season

By Susan L. Hornik Sep 11, 2020

Reel Chicago reports back after attending the FX Networks TCA Press Day where Fargo Creator and cast revealed details about the upcoming new season and how they were able to co...

NEW WORK

Travis Scott & McDonald’s launch multi-tier collaboration

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

Multi-tier collaboration features a capsule merch collection, McDonald’s crew apparel, TV commercial, and the Travis Scott signature order in restaurants at participating McD...

Reel Indie

Chicagoan Jay Paul Deratany has hit with Foster Boy

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

UPDATE: There will be a special one-night-only Chicago Premiere of FOSTER BOY, followed by an exclusive Q&A after the film with actors Shane Paul McGhie a...

Events

Camera Ambassador holds Assistant Director Boot Camp

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

Camera Ambassador and the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship collaborate for the virtual event, Assistant Director Boot Camp. Assistant Directors are an integral part of t...

NEW WORK

Glad Flex’n Seal bag breaks Guinness World Record

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

Glad, in partnership with FCB, put the new Glad Flex’n Seal to the ultimate test by sealing various items inside. In the Guinness World Records database, one can easily di...

NEW WORK

Picture North teams up with Patrick Mahomes

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

Picture North and director Martin Rodahl get fans excited for 2020 NFL season with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Leading up to the 2020 NFL season kickoff,...

REEL MOVES

Stept adds Doug Stephen for their roster of directors

By Reel Chicago Sep 10, 2020

Integrated production house Stept Studios now has a new partnership with stalwart commercial representative Doug Stephen for their roster of directors. Doug Stephen & ...

Events

Chicago Immersive presents WANDER: Lincoln Square

By Reel Chicago Sep 9, 2020

Chicago Immersive, in collaboration with interactive travel agency First Person Travel, is proud to announce the new interactive walking tour WANDER: Lincoln Square—A Chi...

REEL BUSINESS

Chicago students launch Nice as Heck lifestyle clothing

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2020

Nice as Heck, a lifestyle clothing brand inspired by boardsports and the outdoors, launched a new collection that brings radical functionality to classic staple pieces. The ...

Events

Chicago Latino Film Fest announces lineup of films

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2020

Chicago Latino Film Festival announces their lineup for their 36th anniversary. The festival will shift to a virtual format and will take place from September 18-27. Sin...

Events

Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2020

Reeling will celebrate its 38th anniversary this fall with a new virtual edition of the second-oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world. Showing 30 features, 54 s...

Events

Chicago Humanities Festival has exciting Sept calendar

By Reel Chicago Sep 4, 2020

Chicago Humanities Festival has announced the entire digital line-up for the month of September. In addition to already-announced speakers Claudia Rankine and Jill Lepore, ...

MUSIC

Chance to record with Chicago’s hip hop artist DramaGirl

By Reel Chicago Sep 4, 2020

Chicago’s hottest up and coming hip hop artist, DramaGirl has received acclaim and national recognition for wrecking punchlines, metaphors, exclusive wordplay and u...

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Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

C-K wins 9 Trumpet Awards from PCC

Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen

Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021, Nia DaCosta explains why

‘Echo Boomers’ picked up by Saban Films

The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4

‘Fargo’ creator and stars talk about new season

Travis Scott & McDonald’s launch multi-tier collaboration

Chicagoan Jay Paul Deratany has hit with Foster Boy

Camera Ambassador holds Assistant Director Boot Camp

Glad Flex’n Seal bag breaks Guinness World Record

Picture North teams up with Patrick Mahomes

Stept adds Doug Stephen for their roster of directors

Chicago Immersive presents WANDER: Lincoln Square

Chicago students launch Nice as Heck lifestyle clothing

Chicago Latino Film Fest announces lineup of films

Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival lineup

Chicago Humanities Festival has exciting Sept calendar

Chance to record with Chicago’s hip hop artist DramaGirl

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