A PRE-FEST PARTY Feb. 23 launches Percolator Films’ 4th annual Talking Pictures Festival from 7-10 p.m. at the Hilton Orrington Hotel’s Indigo Lounge, 1710 Orrington Avenue in Evanston. Talking
The third feature film from independent production company Urban Pictures premieres April 1 at Inner City Entertainment’s Lawndale Theater.
Devin Wesley stars as a former cop who single-handedly takes on
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Jet Chiranand just finished post for “Kyle & Heidi,” the feature he made at
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 2023 AICP Awards National Tour comes to ChicagoThe 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  Illinois breaks film industry records with nearly $700 Million in expendituresGovernor 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  AICP Awards tour honors best of Post, Next and Show in Chicago Nov 17The 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  The Old. The New. The Gritty. Behind the scenes of FX series The Old ManLight Iron colorists Ian Vertovec and Ethan Schwartz detail the big-screen look of the FX series The Old Man. The FX original series The Old Man stars Jeff Bridges as the eponymous  Daily Planet’s Michael Gabriele proves love conquers all in Mariachi BoyA boy, a tuba, and a quixotic quest to woo the girl of his dreams make this heartwarming short film. Mariachi Boy was directed by Michael Gabriele and produced by Daily  AbelsonTaylor hires Mike Czuba as VP in new positionAbelsonTaylor, one of the world’s premier health and wellness advertising agencies, has hired veteran insights and market research expert Mike Czuba as vice president of insights innovation. In this newly  Noisefloor welcomes Carly Glenn to the familyNoisefloor welcomes singer/songwriter, filmmaker, and writer Carly Glenn to the family. Carly has worked in production for almost 3 years and brings many talents to the table. “Carly is a  The voice of America’s overlooked healthcare populationPicture North helps nonprofit managed care org Community Health Choice build a new platform for its members to speak Director Jake Zalutsky and Production and Editorial company Picture North have  FCB Chicago promotes Lisa Bright to EVP, ECDNew executive creative director has been recognized as one of the most creative women in advertising Congratulations are in order for FCB Chicago’s Lisa Bright. The agency announced she has  Reel Black List: Yasmin Gorleku, founder of Yung GiantsEditor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their  Mike Nussbaum a fixture in Chicago theater, film and TV dies at 99Chicago theatre legend Mike Nussbaum, recognized by Actors Equity as the oldest professional actor in the country, has died just one week short of the age of 100. Nussbaum began  AMC Theatres brings cutting edge laser projection to ChicagoAMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, announced the completion of the upgrade to laser projection technology at nearly all AMC locations in the  JB Pritzker and IL Film Office receive IFA Visionary Leadership AwardGovernor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Film Office were both presented with the IFA Chicago Visionary Leadership Award at the 2024 Magic Hour Event held at Wildman Boiler & Tank  Independent Film Alliance Chicago to honor Minhal BaigThe 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  Coors Light reinvents chilling with beer bale coolerCoors Light is unveiling a groundbreaking seasonal essential for those aged 21 and over this fall – the first-ever Beer Bale cooler. Inspired by the picturesque straw bales and golden  59th CIFF Industry Days schedule and keynote speakersThe 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  With the WGA strike close to an end when will One Chicago return?After nearly 150 days of arduous negotiations and strike action in Hollywood, there is newfound optimism for the beloved One Chicago TV series – Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago                 |