Industry experts advise future filmmakers that “antagonists are not totally bad” and “people in Hollywood don’t read.” Six young filmmakers presented movie concepts to a panel of industry experts during
THE “AWAKENING ARTS FESTIVAL” an all-afternoon, free immersion in the arts at Wicker Park’s Flat Iron Building this Saturday, November 12th, is the first event staged by Hesperidian
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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
Editor’s note: Raquel Welch, who was born in Chicago in 1940, returned in 2010 as the honored guest of Women in Film (WIFC). This heartwarming story is told by former
Melissa Thornley, Director of Marketing at Pravda Records, will appear on Global Industry Spotlight, a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the creative entrepreneur. Thornley is a
The 38th Chicago Latino Film Festival announced today the winners and runners-up for its Audience Choice Awards. The slate of 50 features and 36 shorts from Latin America, Spain, Portugal
The Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA) and AbelCine are collaborating on the development of a community center on the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios lot. Programming will address the business,
2112, Chicago’s business incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs in creative industries, has partnered with Comcast Business on the development of a Startup Studio, with additional support provided by
The Free Spirit Media mission statement says it “provides opportunities for emerging creators, primarily from communities of color, to produce and distribute original content and to pursue artistic, personal and
Abby McEnany and Tim Mason have inspired much more than an impending cultural sensation with their new Showtime comedy series,
Newly installed office-holders explain their plans for keeping Chicago and Illinois on the path of success The thriving regional film industry is only going to get better, according to two
“Force to be reckoned with” brings industry expertise and relationship-building finesse to full-service production studio The Mill announced today that Jenny Lumpkin has joined their Chicago studio as Executive Producer.
The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union works for interests that range far beyond the film industry Members of Chicago Local 476 picketed a non-union production shooting in the city last
The versatile pro has a proven knack for making an impact on film sets as well as classrooms Chakka Reeves is a creative producer, coach, and workforce development specialist who
Tiffany Walden, Niani Scott, and Whitney Spencer navigate the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of film review Three Chicago-based African American women storytellers with experience in documentary film, multimedia journalism and cultural
“When we’re talking about issues of gender equality and representation, I think it’s an everybody problem.” Executive Director, Amy Guth For the first time in its history, the Midwest Independent
Yasmin is a first-generation West African who has travelled the world, but still feels right at home in her native Chicago, where she spent the last four years as part
Jonathan Desir is an Executive Producer at Optimus. He has been involved in post production for over a decade and is president of the board for Free Spirit Media as
