A heart-pounding new commercial for The Picklr, a rapidly expanding chain of indoor pickleball courts, is setting the stage for this emerging sport with a fresh, high-energy twist. In “Winner
Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron discusses the distinct styles he helped craft for Haunted Mansion and You Hurt My Feelings. The new feature Haunted Mansion delivers spooky fun inspired by the famed Disney theme
The AICP Awards tour concludes its national rollout as the association’s Midwest Chapter presents a panel discussion and screening on Thursday, November 9. Taking place at The Old Post Office, the
A Real One, the short film written and directed by McKenzie Chinn and produced by Lisa Masseur of Tessa Films has received the prestigious Gold Hugo at the 59th Chicago
A Real One, the short film written and a directed by Chicago filmmaker, McKenzie Chinn, and produced by Lisa Masseur of Tessa Films will make its Chicago premiere this Saturday
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominations for the 2022-2023 regional Emmy Awards. The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday,
Jeana Khoury, a renowned South African director known for her evocative work, has joined the prestigious roster of Tessa Films, a move poised to make waves in the US market.
For the first time since 1960, both the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are on strike. This is the first dual work stoppage
In times like these, we could all use a good laugh. For brands and agencies thinking just that, there’s good news: Director Melissa Silverman, whose comedy and performance chops have
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So,
With results of its recent leadership elections finalized, the AICP kicks off the new year with an impressive balance of women represented in leadership roles and new faces at two
We’re back! I wish I could say we enjoyed some time off but dealing with the surreal nightmare of a malicious malware attack that brought down our Reel Chicago website
The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of
Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan has joined the directorial roster of the Chicago and L.A.-based Tessa Films. Already busy with a variety of projects under the Tessa banner, her commercial work
A Real One, the new short film from emerging writer/director McKenzie Chinn, is nearing the end of post-production, with Lisa Masseur as executive producer, and Sarah Minnie line producing. Filmed
Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office and DCEO to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on August 10th. The event will take place at Chicago
The State of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign to explain the power of the life-saving vaccine. The ‘On the Fence’ campaign, produced by Tessa Films, features 18 meaningful
With the holiday season approaching, the State of Illinois launched a new awareness campaign promoting the COVID-19 vaccine as the “greatest gift” you can give this year. Kids age 5
Reel Chicago spotted the Work in Progress crew hard at work filming on location in Chicago’s Old Irving Park. The Showtime comedy series, created by Abby McEnany and Tim Mason
Chan C. Smith, a Chicago native who’s taken her skill as a storyteller to such genres as publishing, media and documentary film, is set to make her mark on the
