The Independent Film Alliance Chicago (IFA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators, will honor independent film director
Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), is set to present
The 29th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center November 3–16, 2023. Since 1994, the Black Harvest Film Festival has been Chicago’s annual
Lynn Osmond, President, and CEO of Choose Chicago, proudly announced that Chicago has once again been named the “Best Big City in the U.S.” This remarkable recognition marks the seventh
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference is
Right on the list with Chicago’s most famous foods — deep dish pizza and hot dogs, is Eli’s Cheesecake — the original Chicago-style cheesecake, created by restaurateur Eli Schulman, 43 years ago in
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 13-16. Now in its 8th year, the four-day conference is
A recent 30 second political mud-slinging ad against Democratic Governor JB Pritzker features a clip from Apr 19, 2022 of Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressing the City Club of Chicago and
The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced this year’s Industry Days will be held October 13-16, 2022 during the Festival in downtown Chicago. Industry Days is the Chicago International Film
The 1o8 I Got Love inaugural statewide advertising campaign for Illinois Cares for Kids is an artistic collaboration. The spot showcases vibrant Illinois talent in a charming animated video which introduces
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot have announced that projected film revenues in 2021 hit a record high of $630 million, shattering pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by $70
This summer, DCASE presents the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 12 through August 30. Films start at 6:30pm. Blockbusters, award-winning movies, and family favorites will be
Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced that they will be hosting award-winning actor, writer, director, singer-songwriter and bestselling author David Duchovny at the Harold Washington Library Center June 14 at 6
Sheila R. Brown carries her passion and years of expertise in creating diversity, equity and inclusion in the film industry, to the newly created position at AICP as VP, Equity
State and local government officials including Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the LGBTQ+ community at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the much-anticipated AIDS Garden Chicago.
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
Lynn Osmond has been appointed as the new President & CEO of Choose Chicago. Osmond, the first woman to helm the city’s tourism agency, was most recently the President &
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their
Sources at Chicago P.D. confirm that the cast and crew have returned to filming after a brief break in production caused by positive Covid-19 testing. All are reportedly doing well
