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Layne Marie Williams unveils official ‘Scutly’ trailer

By Daniel Patton Nov 21, 2019

Long-awaited Chicago-made adventure tale reflects collective film community effort Chicago filmmaker Layne Marie Williams released the trailer for her long-awaited short fi...

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Leo Burnett Chicago welcomes Rick Hamann as ECD

By Reel Chicago Nov 21, 2019

Hamann will oversee work for Kellogg’s, following the recent appointment of Jordan Doucette to CCO Leo Burnett Chicago welcomed Rick Hamann as executive creative director...

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Dodging the #MeToo bullet or a policy of unintended consequences?

Anne S. Jordan Nov 19, 2019

A Chicago attorney examines corporate dating policies, including the one that prompted McDonald's to fire former CEO Steve Easterbrook Anne S. Jordan is an attorney with t...

NEW WORK

Alexan highlights Chelios Massage in new video

By Daniel Patton Nov 19, 2019

Healing technique comes alive with endorsements from Blackhawk Chris Chelios and Cub Randy Hundley To highlight the power of the Chelios Massage Method, Chicago filmmaker K...

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AICP helps feed the hungry and homeless

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2019

Every year the AICP chooses a local non-profit whose goal is to feed the hungry and homeless to sponsor during the season of giving. This year, AICP Midwest has chosen to team u...

SPOTLIGHT

Behind the scenes with Zack Schor

By Daniel Patton Nov 18, 2019

Former Chicagoan talks about his upcoming role on Amazon’s ‘Hunters,’ starring Al Pacino Actor Zack Schor lost 35 pounds, learned to speak Polish, and worked in a “...

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Banner unveils branding and leadership re-launch

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2019

Blackhawks TV spinoff is a ‘little company with a big heart’ that pumps far beyond the world of sports Celebrating a decade of creating video content for clients such a...

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Oscar winner Paul Hirsch at Music Box

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2019

Editor of 'Star Wars,' 'Carrie,' and 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' joins James Hughes for Q&A following a special screening of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' To celebr...

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Alex Pissios to chair A Safe Haven anniversary

By Daniel Patton Nov 15, 2019

Cinespace President joins film, media, and arts leaders at event to benefit ASH's ‘award-winning model to solving homelessness’ Cinespace Chicago President Alex Pissios...

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Chicago legend Benjamin Marshall celebrated in film

By Daniel Patton Nov 15, 2019

Doc about the Windy City architect regarded as a ‘scandal-free Great Gatsby’ premieres next week at Siskel Center Summarizing the life of a legend like Benjamin Marshal...

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Netflix, ‘Klaus’ bring special delivery to Chicago kids

By Reel Chicago Nov 14, 2019

For World Kindness Day, which was November 13th, Netflix and their upcoming animated film, Klaus, along with the Brothers and Sisters of America brought holiday cheer to Chicago...

SPOTLIGHT

Taking off with Bottle Rocket Media

By Daniel Patton Nov 13, 2019

Award-winning Chicago-based video content agency wields a startling variety of depth and expertise Chicago video content agency Bottle Rocket Media fuels traditional expert...

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The eighth annual 3% Conference

By Daniel Patton Nov 12, 2019

Every year, the annual 3% Conference transforms a highly professional agenda into a warm and spontaneous vibe. Inspired to change the fact that only 3% of agency creative direct...

BREAKING NEWS

Workers serve McDonald’s Sexual Harassment lawsuit

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2019

The golden arches are getting more and more tainted these days. A former McDonald's employee, - who says a male co-worker at a Michigan restaurant routinely grabbed her breasts...

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Mark Pallman signs with Strange Loop Studios

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2019

One at Optimus alum joins six-person directorial roster stationed across LA, Minneapolis, and Chicago Production company Strange Loop Studios has announced the addition of ...

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AICP announces stellar lineup for 2019 Awards

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2019

Panel guests for the Chicago finale include DDB Chief Britt Nolan, FCB Chief Andrés Ordóñez, and Leo Burnett Chief Liz Taylor Lisa Masseur, President of the AICP Midwest...

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One Club launches Freelancer of the Year award

Nov 11, 2019

The One Club for Creativity, the foremost nonprofit organization for the global creative community, enhances its support for freelancers through a new partnership with creative ...

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Facets announces Children’s Film Fest winners

By Reel Chicago Nov 11, 2019

Ainslie Henderson's ‘Archie’ wins Best of Fest; Jerome Boulbes’ ‘The Bridge and the Brogs,’ wins Milos Stehlik Award Facets' 36th Chicago International Children's...

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Kwielford, Guth step down from MIFF leadership

By Daniel Patton Nov 9, 2019

Midwest Independent Film Festival’s President and Executive Director announce their resignations on Saturday-morning Facebook posts Midwest Independent Film Festival Pres...

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Wright’s ‘Story of the Movie Palace’ at Music Box

By Joey Filer Nov 8, 2019

April Wright’s ‘Going Attractions’ chronicles cinema history from the perspective of the theatre April Wright’s Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie...

TOP STORIES

Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

FX announces premiere date for The Bear Season 4

Prime Video orders new Barbershop series starring Jermaine Fowler

Layne Marie Williams unveils official ‘Scutly’ trailer

Leo Burnett Chicago welcomes Rick Hamann as ECD

Dodging the #MeToo bullet or a policy of unintended consequences?

Alexan highlights Chelios Massage in new video

AICP helps feed the hungry and homeless

Behind the scenes with Zack Schor

Banner unveils branding and leadership re-launch

Oscar winner Paul Hirsch at Music Box

Alex Pissios to chair A Safe Haven anniversary

Chicago legend Benjamin Marshall celebrated in film

Netflix, ‘Klaus’ bring special delivery to Chicago kids

Taking off with Bottle Rocket Media

The eighth annual 3% Conference

Workers serve McDonald’s Sexual Harassment lawsuit

Mark Pallman signs with Strange Loop Studios

AICP announces stellar lineup for 2019 Awards

One Club launches Freelancer of the Year award

Facets announces Children’s Film Fest winners

Kwielford, Guth step down from MIFF leadership

Wright’s ‘Story of the Movie Palace’ at Music Box

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