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Chicago Filmmakers announces Onion City lineup

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to announce the full lineup for the 30th anniversary edition of the Onion City Experimental Film + Video Festival, which will take place Thursday, ...

Yes, Anderson Cooper swore at Blagojevich on live CNN

By Laura Day Feb 24, 2020

When many Americans find themselves at a loss navigating a constant stream of “fake news," we should be grateful when a reporter like CNN’s Anderson Cooper has well a...

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Victoria Lee, writer, creator, cellist

By Victoria Lee Feb 24, 2020

Victoria Lee, director and producer, joins the 2020 edition of Reel Chicago Black List, an annual celebration of African-American creativity published during Black History Month...

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MFF launches 2020 season under new director Duffy

By Katharin Mraz Feb 23, 2020

Erica Duffy, a transplant from San Francisco, has been part of the Chicago film community for 6 years and counting. No stranger to film production, she’s the proud owner of C...

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Daily Planet creates ‘Notorious RBG’ video

By Daniel Patton Feb 21, 2020

Chicago production company Daily Planet created a video to advertise The Notorious RBG exhibit currently running at Illinois Holocaust Museum. Combining vintage-style black-and...

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Jewish Film Fest to screen six classics on opening night

By Daniel Patton Feb 21, 2020

In a gesture of mischievous generosity, the JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival is offering movie lovers a choice of six different films to see on opening night. ET, Ferris Buelle...

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Behind the scenes with the Chicago IFA’s Angie Gaffney

By Daniel Patton Feb 21, 2020

Angie Gaffney chaperones a lot of dreams in the Windy City. As Executive Director of the Chicago Independent Film Alliance — an organization recently formed by combining the I...

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Anthony Davis installs ‘Ad Lab’ at Chicago high school

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020

On Thursday, February 13th, LA Lakers Forward-Center and NBA All-Star Anthony Davis paid a visit to his hometown Chicago high school to unveil his foundation’s inaugural ‘AD...

WTTW debuts “Chicago by ‘L’ with Geoffrey Baer”

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020

Nothing says Chicago like the rumble of an 'L' train overhead. Featured in countless movies and television shows, the 'L' is recognized worldwide as an iconic part of the city's...

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21st annual Chicago Irish Film Festival opens February 27

By Daniel Patton Feb 20, 2020

The 2020 Chicago Irish Film Festival kicks off with the US premiere of Guns & Rosaries, the 2019 documentary directed by award winning BBC filmmaker Peter Kelly, February 27...

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Howard, Daufenbach join Sheen series production team

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020

Dr. Peter Howard and Lawrence Daufenbach have joined the producing team for a Bishop Fulton Sheen TV series currently in development. A Chicago-based production partner to the ...

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Zanah Thirus, producer + director

By Zanah Thirus Feb 20, 2020

Zanah Thirus, director and producer, joins the 2020 edition of Reel Chicago Black List, an annual celebration of African-American creativity published during Black History Month...

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Optimus promotes Emily Hayes, Ben Winter to editor

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020

Leading production and post house Optimus today announced that it has promoted both Emily Hayes and Ben Winter to Editor. The two have proven themselves with their unique creat...

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LGBTQ Voices in Comedy panel at CCFF

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2020

The Chicago Comedy Film Festival, sponsored by Columbia College Cinema and Television Department, will present a panel of films and guest speakers around the topic of LGBTQ voic...

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ChiFilmFest honors film legend Hirokazu Kore-eda

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2020

The Chicago International Film Festival has announced a celebration of Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, who will be honored with the Artistic Achievement Award and retrospec...

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Current Global new agency of record for Bota Box

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2020

Bota Box, by Delicato Family Wines, has named Chicago-based Interpublic Group shop Current Global its public relations agency of record. Current is charged with developing and ...

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Framestore Chicago hires four new artists

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2020

Framestore Chicago continues to grow in its third year with the addition of four artists to the team. The office has welcomed Senior Nuke / Flame Artist Ruairi Twohig, Nuke Comp...

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AbelsonTaylor’s dynamic new space in the old post office

Feb 19, 2020

Embarking on a new chapter in its 40-year history, AbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has relocated its headquarters to Chicag...

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Maestro Rob Churchill joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2020

The leaders from creative production studio Flavor are very proud to announce the addition of Rob Churchill to their Chicago staff in the position of VFX Director. The announcem...

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Jay Thomas, marketing executive

By Jay Thomas Feb 19, 2020

Jay Thomas, Account Director for Equator Design, joins the 2020 edition of Reel Chicago Black List, an annual celebration of African-American creativity published during Black H...

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Prime Video orders new Barbershop series starring Jermaine Fowler

Peacock announces Chicago-set All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook

One Chicago Wednesday stays as NBC unveils 2025-26 slate

Chicago Filmmakers announces Onion City lineup

Yes, Anderson Cooper swore at Blagojevich on live CNN

Victoria Lee, writer, creator, cellist

MFF launches 2020 season under new director Duffy

Daily Planet creates ‘Notorious RBG’ video

Jewish Film Fest to screen six classics on opening night

Behind the scenes with the Chicago IFA’s Angie Gaffney

Anthony Davis installs ‘Ad Lab’ at Chicago high school

WTTW debuts “Chicago by ‘L’ with Geoffrey Baer”

21st annual Chicago Irish Film Festival opens February 27

Howard, Daufenbach join Sheen series production team

Zanah Thirus, producer + director

Optimus promotes Emily Hayes, Ben Winter to editor

LGBTQ Voices in Comedy panel at CCFF

ChiFilmFest honors film legend Hirokazu Kore-eda

Current Global new agency of record for Bota Box

Framestore Chicago hires four new artists

AbelsonTaylor’s dynamic new space in the old post office

Maestro Rob Churchill joins Cutters Studios’ Flavor

Jay Thomas, marketing executive

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