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Archie Fletcher

Archie Fletcher, co-founder of Fletcher Camera dies suddenly at age 90

Archie Fletcher, an icon in the Chicago film industry and co-founder of Fletcher Camera, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 22, 2023 after driving himself to get his hair cut in

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Fields Studios

Studio exec Shawn Papazian takes the helm at The Fields Studios

Knickpoint Ventures announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios, Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024. Papazian has been

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SAG-AFTRA prepares for negotiations; WGA strike picks up steam

Momentum builds as the WGA enters week 3 of their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Hundreds gathered Wednesday in solidarity as writers were joined by

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SAG-AFTRA board votes to recommend members authorize a strike

SAG-AFTRA contract negotiations for a new film and TV contract are still three weeks away but the SAG-AFTRA national board has moved forward today with a unanimous vote to recommend

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Striking WGA members and supporters organize to picket NBC Tower

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,

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Dwayne Logan

Director Dwayne Logan joins the Method & Madness roster

Production Studio Method & Madness adds Director Dwayne Logan to its directorial roster. Logan, a Chicago Native, has a passion for telling stories that look into the depth of the

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IATSE President issues statement supporting WGA as strike deadline nears

WGA members almost unanimously voted in favor of allowing its leaders to order a strike if a tentative agreement on a new MBA is not reached by the May 1 deadline.

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covid

The COVID-19 Safety Agreement and related protocols will soon expire

Agreement Matches May 11 Date Federal Government is Ending its COVID Public Health Emergency The (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), and the

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Big turnout for an enjoyable evening at AICP Meet. Drink. Talk.

It was another awesome night out at the AICP Meet. Drink. Talk. last night. This special event just keeps getting better and better, and the gatherings just keep growing with

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Smash Virtual electrifies Chicago with virtual production Master Class

Smash Virtual Production Studios along with Synapse Virtual Production Studios, Framestore and Framestore Pictures hosted a Master Class last week in Virtual Production to a packed audience at Smash Virtual

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Virtual Production Masterclass at Smash Virtual Production Studios

Smash Virtual Production Studios, Synapse Virtual Production Studios along with Framestore and Framestore Pictures present a Virtual Production Masterclass. Hosted by Smash Virtual Production Studios, Chicago’s first dedicated LED soundstage.

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Chicago film community mourns the loss of AD, Lorin Fulton

Our film community has lost a beloved member of the family with the passing of filmmaker, Lorin Fulton, who fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed on January 11.

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Jane Nunez

Union/Labor expert Jane Nunez joins CAPS & The TEAM Companies

CAPS and The TEAM Companies, leaders in the commercial production and talent payroll space, announced the hiring of former AICP Labor Executive Jane Nunez. Nunez spent two decades as the

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Illinois Tourism

Jane Lynch directs Illinois Tourism campaign through STORY

Actress, producer and writer, Jane Lynch, can add “Director” to her impressive list of titles. She recently directed a series of commercials for the Illinois Tourism Middle of Everything campaign

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Asian Pop-up Cinema season 13 celebrates best Asian-centric cinema

Asian Pop-Up Cinema: Season 13 will present 30 films at an in-person and drive-in festival, with select titles available for online streaming. The festival opens September 15 through October 12, at

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vaccination policies

Producers control vaccination policies for cast and crew

With the ongoing goal of keeping casts, crews and all set workers safe, the DGA, IATSE, IBT, SAG-AFTRA, together with the AMPTP have announced they have a tentative agreement on

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How two Chicago guys made a #1 box office hit

Reel Chicago talks with the Chicago writing team Danny Kravitz and Chris Charles about how they managed to take The Marksman to the #1 box office hit. Universal Pictures is

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Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died

Michael Apted, producer, writer and actor, and one of the most prolific film directors of his generation has died at age 79. Born in 1941 in Aylesbury, England, Apted had

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Meijer takes ‘Believe’ message into Covid era

Retail chain Meijer launched its latest holiday commercial, You Better Not Pout,’ on Black Friday, 27th November, which chronicles a family’s attempt to celebrate a COVID-impacted Christmas. The work was created

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