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2nd annual “Chicago Shorts Night” & other news

By Daniel Patton Jan 6, 2020

Elevated Films’ 2nd Annual Chicago Shorts Night will light up the Chop Shop in Wicker Park on Wednesday, January 15th at 6 p.m. The special screening features ten Chicago-con...

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Backyard signs ‘Renaissance Man’ Anthony Furlong

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2020

Interdisciplinary Director Anthony Furlong has joined the evolving and expanding roster at Backyard Production. Anthony brings his diverse expertise as a live action Director, V...

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‘Chicago Overcoat’ picked up for second run

By Daniel Patton Jan 4, 2020

Ten years after its world premiere, the locally-produced mob thriller Chicago Overcoat has been picked up for a second run by Indie Rights. A re-mastered version of the 2009 fi...

NBC cast and crew launch ‘One Chicago Inspire Youth’

By Sheila R. Brown Dec 30, 2019

One day on the set of Chicago Fire, as star Eamonn Walker sat in a makeup chair and listened to the news before filming a scene at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, he learned tha...

The biggest stories of 2019

By Reel Chicago Dec 26, 2019

The City of Chicago reigned supreme in 2019. Advertising agencies blended social justice with clever branding. Content creators reinforced Chicago’s reputation for inclusivit...

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IL Film Office strives to increase minority presence

By Reel Chicago Dec 23, 2019

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) plans to invest $500,000 through the Illinois Film Office Workforce Training Program to enable more women a...

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Christmas commercials here, there, and everywhere

By Reel Chicago Dec 23, 2019

Santa Claus is not the only global sensation that gets people during the holidays: Christmas commercials add to the fun. Kids and advertising agencies around the world enthusia...

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Wayne Kubacki retires from Essanay Studios

By Daniel Patton Dec 23, 2019

Last month, Essanay Studio and Lighting Company co-owner Wayne Kubacki retired from the nationally recognized company that he co-founded decades ago. Widely admired for his ext...

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‘Moving Parts’ to premiere at Siskel Center in January

By Reel Chicago Dec 20, 2019

The Gene Siskel Film Center will screen the Chicago premiere of the award-winning film, Moving Parts, on January 3rd, 6th, and 7th. Sponsored by IFP Chicago, Moving Parts is a ...

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DCASE accepting apps for Chicago Band Roster

By Reel Chicago Dec 20, 2019

Musical performers, take note: as part of the Year of Chicago Music outlined by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot in October, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Even...

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Brita, mcgarrybowen help the earth with ugly sweaters

By Reel Chicago Dec 20, 2019

Finessing a time-honored custom with environmental flair, Brita and mcgarrybowen Chicago are offering consumers a chance to celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day with a bright and...

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Beyond the red carpet of ‘Work in Progress’

By Daniel Patton Dec 18, 2019

Abby McEnany and Tim Mason have inspired much more than an impending cultural sensation with their new Showtime comedy series,

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LatinX series ‘Border’d’ partners w/Creative Cypher

By Reel Chicago Dec 16, 2019

Border'd, a new Chicago-based web series, announced today their partnership with media company Creative Cypher to produce the first season of the show. Border'd focuses on the ...

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Full Spectrum, DCASE present Chi Indie Producers Lab

By Reel Chicago Dec 16, 2019

Recognizing producers as the creative entrepreneurs who make a thriving independent film industry possible, Full Spectrum Features and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs...

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‘Last Man Fishing’ to launch Chi Film’s ‘Justice January’

By Reel Chicago Dec 16, 2019

This January, Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to present the Chicago premieres of three documentaries that explore current social and political issues around environmental justic...

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‘Parasite’ tops Chicago Film Critics Awards

By Reel Chicago Dec 16, 2019

Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite claimed top honors at the 2019 Chicago Film Critics Awards, which were announced over the weekend. Besides winning Best Picture and Best Foreign Langua...

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Demo Duck creates tech-friendly Lenovo animation

By Daniel Patton Dec 13, 2019

Demo Duck created an enjoyable way of demonstrating how “intelligent telemetry leads to informed decisions” in a new spot for the Lenovo ThinkSmart Manager. ThinkSmart Mana...

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Cinespace President Alex Pissios honored by SOS Illinois

By Reel Chicago Dec 13, 2019

Cinespace Chicago Film Studio President Alex Pissios received the Distinguished Community Leadership Award from SOS Children's Villages Illinois during the organization’s Annu...

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Chicago Film Society unveils 2020 season schedule

By Reel Chicago Dec 12, 2019

This week, the Chicago Film Society unveiled its multi-venue 2020 film schedule in a press release of superior charm, detail, and creativity. The lineup contains enough screeni...

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FCB, banana help Glad transform art into charity

By Daniel Patton Dec 12, 2019

With help from FCB Chicago, Glad put a banana in a Flex’n Seal bag, taped it on a wall, and called it #ProtectedBanana to comfort the less fortunate. Shared in a December 12 ...

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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

2nd annual “Chicago Shorts Night” & other news

Backyard signs ‘Renaissance Man’ Anthony Furlong

‘Chicago Overcoat’ picked up for second run

NBC cast and crew launch ‘One Chicago Inspire Youth’

The biggest stories of 2019

IL Film Office strives to increase minority presence

Christmas commercials here, there, and everywhere

Wayne Kubacki retires from Essanay Studios

‘Moving Parts’ to premiere at Siskel Center in January

DCASE accepting apps for Chicago Band Roster

Brita, mcgarrybowen help the earth with ugly sweaters

Beyond the red carpet of ‘Work in Progress’

LatinX series ‘Border’d’ partners w/Creative Cypher

Full Spectrum, DCASE present Chi Indie Producers Lab

‘Last Man Fishing’ to launch Chi Film’s ‘Justice January’

‘Parasite’ tops Chicago Film Critics Awards

Demo Duck creates tech-friendly Lenovo animation

Cinespace President Alex Pissios honored by SOS Illinois

Chicago Film Society unveils 2020 season schedule

FCB, banana help Glad transform art into charity

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