In the wake of film and TV shutdowns IATSE just released a statement from International President Matthew D. Loeb where he urged the Federal Government to step in to deal
The inaugural Midwest TV/Film & Theatre Solidarity Brunch, a celebration of unity and collaboration within the Midwest entertainment industry, will be held this Sunday at Cinespace Studios. It is presented
Count the Obamas in. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency. The endorsement came
Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office, Kennedy King College and Filmscape to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on June 21st. The event will take place at Chicago
Filmscape Chicago brings together filmmakers, artists, technicians, and students from across Chicago and the greater Midwest for two days of networking, education, and training – all completely for free, at
As NAB 2024 wraps, Chicago’s own Content Creator / Producer / Artist, Gary Adcock offers his commentary on the event: Following up on Vincent Shade’s great photo coverage of NAB
More than Hollywood. More than New York. More than Atlanta. Chicago production has returned faster and stronger than anywhere else. Chicago’s full-service production studios, equipment vendors, and strong union workforce
The latest episode of Chicago Fire, aired on January 24, left viewers with a poignant moment as it paid a surprise tribute to Dale Hay in a heartfelt display of
While the news of our favorite TV firemen, cops, doctors, druglords, and chefs may sometimes be our top stories, we are also the news source for our production companies, post
Yep, of course we are thankful for our family, our friends, our co-workers, our advertisers and readers, but we are particularly thankful this year for the amazing people listed below.
After nearly 150 days of arduous negotiations and strike action in Hollywood, there is newfound optimism for the beloved One Chicago TV series – Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago
Earlier this week, we ran a story about how IATSE local Mechanics Union 476 is hurting financially from the lack of work caused by the 143-day-old writers’ strike and the
Hopes run high as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) continue talks, signifying a heightened commitment to finding a resolution to the
The Union Solidarity Coalition (TUSC) has launched an eBay auction featuring unique items and experiences to raise funds for film crew members who have been impacted by the current work
As the strike led by Hollywood’s major unions – The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, stretches into September, the economic consequences are beginning to surface, potentially costing Illinois up
The Trustees of the Teamsters Local 727 Legal and Educational Assistance Fund announced that participants without a break-in-service since November 1, 2022, are now eligible for an educational student loan
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Filmscape Chicago announces the list of vendors and how to locate them at the 2023 Filmscape Showroom as they prepare for another spectacular event at CineCity Studios on the weekend
A formal announcement was issued to WGA members that the Writers Guild of America will picket NBC’s Chicago office (454 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611) on Wednesday, May 17,
The Chi halted production as the WGA members picketed their filming location on Friday afternoon due to the labor dispute between the Writers Guild of America West and East and the Alliance of
