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Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020

FCB Chicago leads Chicago agencies with 31 The One Show 2020, finalists, including 28 on behalf of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. Working with FCBXLord+T...

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020

Haven't gotten enough Michael Jordan from ESPN's uber successful The Last Dance? Jordan LeBron James, and Charles Barkley will headline opening night of this week’...

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO Chicagoland during WW II

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2020

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO, narrated by legendary journalist Bill Kurtis, is a comprehensive telling of nearly everything that happened in Chicagoland during World War II. ...

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Chicago’s Harry Lennix hints at Martian Manhunter role

By The Geek May 24, 2020

Last week, Warner Bros made big headlines by announcing the release of Zack Snyder's version of Justice League. In 2016, Snyder stepped away from the production and was replac...

NBC Sports presents Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

On the date of the originally-scheduled 2020 Indianapolis 500, NBC Sports will celebrate the traditions of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with its enhanced presentation...

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Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Brooke Flanagan to be First Woman Executive Director in Steppenwolf’s 45-Year History Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Brooke Flanagan, who previously...

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DePaul’s Eltanal & Khatami chosen for IFP fellowship

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

DePaul School of Cinematic Arts announced that Assistant Professors, Ronald Eltanal and Alireza Khatami, have been selected for the prestigious IFP Episodic Lab fellowship prog...

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PERG guidelines for safe return to work

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

PERG Safe Return to Work Guidelines: Precautions for Preventing Transmission of COVID-19 for Camera and Lighting Rental Operations, Sound Stages, and Production Vehicles. Th...

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DCASE announces ‘Millennium Park at Home’

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend with House Music, Gospel Music and Blues Music concerts to launch the new online series of music, arts and recreation progra...

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Ding-dong ditch your neighbor with Chili’s Margs-to-go

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul and Chili's invented a ding-dong ditch with benefits and we love it. With the insight that everyone needs a little extra care right now, OKRP ...

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gyro lays off 5% of U.S. staff

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020

B-to-b agency gyro, a part of Dentsu Aegis Network, reportedly went through a round of layoffs at the beginning of May, according to AgencySpy. The report says approximately 5% ...

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AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

When will what passes for ‘normal’ return? When will agencies be able to mount more traditional shoots? How does one make up for the missing synergy of the edit suite? And ...

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FCB’s ‘Most Dangerous Street’ best Experiential Design

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

The New York Times Magazine was the biggest winner on the second day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, when 55 prestigious Cubes were awarded in Experiential D...

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Light Modifiers uses UVC light in a new medium

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

Light Modifiers located at 2414 West Cullerton, Chicago, has been proudly serving Chicagoland and the Midwest for over 3 years, providing exceptional film and television l...

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OddMachine uses disruption to build a better ‘Machina’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

OddMachine is a full service production and post-production company founded in 2008, producing great creative content for brands and advertisers, located at 900 N Franklin St. ...

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Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

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Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO Chicagoland during WW II

Chicago’s Harry Lennix hints at Martian Manhunter role

NBC Sports presents Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again

Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

DePaul’s Eltanal & Khatami chosen for IFP fellowship

PERG guidelines for safe return to work

DCASE announces ‘Millennium Park at Home’

gyro lays off 5% of U.S. staff

AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’

FCB’s ‘Most Dangerous Street’ best Experiential Design

Light Modifiers uses UVC light in a new medium

OddMachine uses disruption to build a better ‘Machina’

Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

Chicago’s own host the National Memorial Day Concert

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