Sommer’s doc focuses on Illinois organic farm family
Beginning last September, award-winning documentarian Ines Sommer of Sommer Filmworks, kept farmers’ grueling dawn-to-dusk hours filming a farming family on their
Beginning last September, award-winning documentarian Ines Sommer of Sommer Filmworks, kept farmers’ grueling dawn-to-dusk hours filming a farming family on their
THE ILLINOIS LOTTERY’S HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN was filmed in four locations throughout the state, including two days in Red Bud (pop. 3,700) way down south
Among the Illinois facts that surprised guests at the IFO Producers Breakfast in L.A. last week was the availability of a four-lane, 2.9 mile, virtually unused strip of highway in
The Mill Chicago continues to expand its local staff with the addition of a creative director originally from the Mill London and a senior producer and bolster it with three
A NEW CHIEF CREATIVE FOR DDB after a two year search appears to be Ewan Paterson, 42, ECD at London’s Cemmow Horby Inge & Partners.
Agency creative Larry Ziegelman’s romantic comedy short, “Check, Please,” based on a family incident, won the Illinois Film Office’s first Shortcuts short film contest.
IFO director
Rhythm Caf? did what it’s done for the past 10 years when four top composers produced stellar demo tracks for a State Farm/DDB spot package.
Super Bowl LVIII delivered another spectacle of creativity, celebrity endorsements, and brand messaging as advertisers vied for viewers’ attention during one of the most-watched television events of the year. Co-chief
Some Super Bowl ideas are so good and so obvious that when they actually make it to the screen it’s like the world just righted a wrong. That’s how I
That was one helluva game last night. 74 minutes and 57 seconds of playing time and 4 hours and change for snacking and drinking. As the dust settles from Super
Highdive, the highly-awarded, fast-growing, sought-after independent advertising agency, announced today that its leader and co-owner, Megan Lally, has been elevated from managing partner to CEO. “Megan has always been the leader
Tim McGuire, Founder/CEO of Cutters Studios has announced his retirement, expressing deep appreciation for his colleagues worldwide and immense pride for their combined achievements. After beginning his career as an
Optimus introduces Colin Loughlin as the newest editor in the leading production and post house. Most recently a senior editor with Nice Shoes, Loughlin is a gifted storyteller known for his creative,
Global producer network Makers is accelerating the continued growth and momentum of its producer-led model with the appointment of industry powerhouse Diane Jackson as VP Global Production, a newly created
As the Official Basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Chicago based Wilson Sporting Goods Co has once again proven to be one of the most innovative brands in sports
I always say, if you want your spot to be included in our “Best of” list you are a shoo-in if you can make us laugh or make us cry.
Sheila R. Brown received a well-deserved surprise tribute Sunday afternoon, honoring the completion of her highly successful run as the Executive Director of the CineCares Division of Cinespace Film Studios.
Flavor and Cutters Studios announced promotions for several long-standing team members. According to Flavor’s Executive Producer Neal Cohen, Brian McCauley rises to Executive Creative Director, Brad Backofen and Colby Capes
DDB North America announces that Reynolds Consumer Products, including Reynolds Wrap, Reynolds Kitchens, Hefty Storage, and Hefty Waste, selected DDB Chicago as its creative agency of record after a competitive
Continuing their tradition of cultivating exceptional editorial talent, Whitehouse Post has promoted Steve Kroodsma to their Chicago roster. Born and raised in Michigan, Kroodsma zeroed in on editing early while attending