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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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Fast-growing NEXT/NOW doubles down in West Loop

Feb 19, 2020

Since outgrowing their current space in the West Loop, creative technology agency NEXT/NOW has recommitted to the area by signing a lease for a nearby office twice the size that...

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Illinois production scores another record-breaking year

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2020

A quintet of leaders gathered to announce another record-breaking year of film, television, and media production in Illinois this morning at Kennedy-King College's 6,000 square ...

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OKRP creates new ‘ITA!’ campaign for Chili’s

By Reel Chicago Feb 18, 2020

O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul celebrates the experience of dining at Chili’s in a new spot titled, Go Out to 'Ita. Packed with family, friends, and food, it is the multi-sensory...

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Marquee Network signs exclusive Chicago Cubs deal

By Daniel Patton Feb 17, 2020

This Saturday, the Marquee Sports Network will make its debut as exclusive television home of the Chicago Cubs by airing the team’s first Spring Training game against the Oakl...

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Asian Pop-Up Cinema unveils full schedule for 10th season

Feb 17, 2020

Asian Pop-Up Cinema is thrilled to announce the full line-up for its 10th Season by celebrating with 16 new films from Asia. Many of these will feature the top actors and direc...

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SocialDeviant ‘Kindness’ campaign pays it forward

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2020

To prove its long-held belief that everyone has an instinct for kindness, SOCIALDEVIANT is about to go on a binge of do-goodery in downtown Chicago, purposefully spreading and i...

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Stephanie Jeter, filmmaker

By Stephanie Jeter Feb 17, 2020

Stephanie Jeter, filmmaker and co-founder of OTV Studio, joins the 2020 edition of Reel Chicago Black List, an annual celebration of African-American creativity published during...

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Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament

by Reel Chicago Feb 16, 2020

The 20th annual Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament returns to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida on April 30 and May 1, 2020. Thanks to the comm...

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Special screening of Chicago-made film Monuments at Music Box Theatre

Reacher spinoff series Neagley spotted filming at the Cubs-White Sox game

The Chi adds Kyla Pratt, Punkie Johnson and more to S7 Cast

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

Fast-growing NEXT/NOW doubles down in West Loop

Illinois production scores another record-breaking year

OKRP creates new ‘ITA!’ campaign for Chili’s

Marquee Network signs exclusive Chicago Cubs deal

Asian Pop-Up Cinema unveils full schedule for 10th season

SocialDeviant ‘Kindness’ campaign pays it forward

Stephanie Jeter, filmmaker

Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament

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