IN OUR EFFORTS to expand coverage of more and different aspects of our vibrant and multi-faceted industry, the Reel will bring you news about Chicago theatre, with stories by the
The 3rd annual Advertising Community Shorts Night Tuesday at the Midwest Independent Film Festival, Tuesday, Oct. 1, presents the work of 15 filmmeisters from ad and marketing agencies,
A REASON WHY Illinois loves those big Hollywood films that show up every year or so. The Michael Bay-directed Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, dropped $24 million here last
After traveling the world over as a freelance producer for many of the great spot directors, Kipp Christiansen has stowed his luggage to join One at Optimus as
In the heart of many an ad professional who creates commercials for a living lurks the heart of an artist, striving for recognition by his peers of his Creative Expression.
And
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THE POPULAR “CASH CAB” SHOW is prowling the streets of Chicago, ready to pick up unsuspecting contestants and ask them questions en route to their destinations. The
WHAT A WEEK this is turning out to be ? crammed with activities, information, good food, fun ? a fitting climax to what’s turned out to be a
Grant Gustafson, award-winning spot editor known for his high-profile work on Anheuser Busch brands, has joined Cutters, from a dozen years at The Whitehouse and its predecessor company, The
Mark Androw says he usually doesn’t speculate about how business will shape up in the future. “But this year is different,” states the AICP Midwest Chapter president and STORY
WOMEN IN FILM has made a righteous choice to honor broadcast trailblazer, talk show host, news anchor and community activist Merri Dee as its 2010 Focus
Some 200 guests are expected Thursday night at Hootenanny’s benefit in its spacious River North facility on behalf of Free Spirit Media Focus 2010.
The
After three hours of picketing by two union locals early Dec. 8 to protest a production company’s unwillingness to sign a labor agreement that provides health benefits to
Two sets of national union/guild and production industry contracts were approved last week that allows for a smooth continuation of commercial and non-broadcast work for members.
COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT Todd Stroger’s 2010 $3 billion budget proposes no new taxes, it does include his controversial 2008 sales tax hike the highest overall sales tax in
Eighty minutes worth of short films, from comedy to dreamy gritty docs produced by creatives at ad agencies and post/production houses, will be showcased Oct. 6, thanks the first-time link-up
For the Chicago Creative Club Awards “No Show” Sept. 10, the awards committee wants everyone in the advertising/production business to be part of the “celebration of great Chicago advertising”
With the election last week of a union executive to lead the Illinois Production Alliance, the six-year old trade organization has signaled its intention to focus on the Illinois filmmaker’s
FIRST ASSIGNMENT for Towers Productions’ new casting director, Becky Cattie is to find the perfect cast for Towers’ “Housewives of Chicago” reality TV show, currently in
