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REEL MOVES

Lightswitch Video appoints Bryce Anderson as new CEO

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2025

Lightswitch Video announces the appointment of Bryce Anderson as its new chief executive officer. Anderson, one of the founders who currently serves as Lightswitch’s chief re...

Events

David Hauptschein revives Spoken Word Café series at Chicago Filmmakers

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2025

Acclaimed writer and artist David Hauptschein is again reviving his legendary Spoken Word Café, a series he ran at Chicago Filmmakers in the 80s-90s. In keeping with the show�...

REEL BUSINESS

SG+ Reps hosts 2nd Annual SG Fam Fest to celebrate its roster

By Barbara Roche Jun 3, 2025

Sarah Gitersonke, founder of SG+ Reps, brought together her diverse roster of world class directorial, VFX, photography, editorial, animation + design talent for the 2nd annual...

Reel Pride

“It’s OK to Ask Questions” kicks off Season 3

By Reel Chicago May 30, 2025

In conjunction with the globally-recognized Pride Month celebration, NBCUniversal Local Chicago has announced its two-time GLAAD Media Award-nominated LGBTQIA+ discussion serie...

FILM

Chicago teen filmmaker Aeris Danet becomes youngest winner in CHFF history

By Reel Chicago May 30, 2025

In a genre built on unexpected twists, no one at the 2025 Chicago Horror Film Festival (CHFF) was expecting the breakout star of the weekend to be a 15-year-old from Orland Par...

CHICAGO MADE

INTERVIEW: Chicago’s Pascal Ibgui talks Golden Bachelorette and love

By Colin Costello May 30, 2025

If you live in Chicago and have great hair, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Pascal Ibgui. The Paris-born, Chicago-based salon owner has built a decades-spanning reputat...

CHICAGO MADE

Paramount+ with Showtime renews The Chi for Season 8

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2025

After shattering its own streaming records, The Chi is officially coming back for more. Paramount+ with Showtime announced today that the acclaimed drama has been renewed for S...

ACCOUNT WINS

DDB Chicago wins creative and strategy assignment for Bimbo

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2025

DDB Chicago has been awarded the global creative and strategy assignment for the Bimbo masterbrand, following a highly competitive pitch. The agency will lead efforts to elevat...

REEL MOVES

Acclaimed Game of Thrones colorist Joe Finley joins Harbor

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2025

HPA Award-winning colorist, Joe Finley, known for his work on iconic television and feature film projects, has joined Harbor as Senior Colorist. The announcement was made by EV...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Senator Castro pushes to refine Illinois Film Tax Credit

By Barbara Roche May 27, 2025

Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is spearheading legislation that proposes updates to the state’s highly successful film tax incentive program. Senate Bill 17...

ADVERTISING

GERTRUDE marks 20th anniversary

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2025

Two decades ago, in a city known for its hustle, its history, and its no-nonsense creativity, GERTRUDE was born. Now, the fiercely independent agency is celebrating 20 years of...

REEL BUSINESS

VSA Partners launches Design4Better

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2025

VSA Partners has launched a bold new initiative called Design4Better—a digital sketchpad built by designers, for designers, where imagination takes the lead and briefs are le...

REEL TECH

The future of filmmaking might have just arrived

By Barbara Roche May 24, 2025

If you read only one thing over this long weekend, make it this. Because here’s something that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. HUMAIN, the full-stack AI company backed...

AWARDS

Quriosity and ColorNation take home a Gold Telly Award

By Barbara Roche May 23, 2025

Chicago-based Quriosity Productions took home a Gold Telly Award for their expertise in production and post production on the UWG spot, Barbershop, for the Ford Motor Company, ...

AWARDS

Cottage Grove wins two Gold Telly Awards

By Barbara Roche May 23, 2025

Cottage Grove, a short film made entirely in Chicago by South Side native George Ellzey, Jr., is now a two-time winner at the 46th Annual Telly Awards. The film, starring�...

AWARDS

Chicago-made sci-fi ‘Wizdom’ wins a Silver Telly

By Barbara Roche May 23, 2025

Wizdom, written by Chicago filmmakers Ashton Swinford and Zack Sievers, has received a 2025 Silver Telly Award, honoring creative storytelling in the realms of science fictio...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med Season 10 Finale: High-stakes drama and emotional twists (pics)

By Barbara Roche May 21, 2025

Chicago Med is set to wrap its 10th season tonight, May 21, 2025, with a gripping finale that promises to deliver an emotional and suspenseful close to the season. The epis...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire Season 13 Finale: Shocking exits and a leadership shakeup (pics)

By Barbara Roche May 21, 2025

Chicago Fire fans are bracing for a dramatic Season 13 finale, airing May 21, 2025, as Firehouse 51 faces some of its biggest changes yet. Titled It Had to End This Way, the...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. Season 12 Finale: ‘Burzek’ wedding amidst turmoil (pics)

By Barbara Roche May 20, 2025

The Chicago P.D. Season 12 finale promises a blend of heartfelt celebration and intense drama. NBC's Chicago P.D. is set to conclude its twelfth season with a momentous ep...

In memoriam

George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star and Chicago comedy legend, dies at 76

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2025

George Wendt, the Emmy-nominated actor who brought warmth, wit, and a familiar “Norm!” to millions of viewers on Cheers, has died at the age of 76. He passed away Tuesday m...

TOP STORIES

Chicago’s Summer film production slate is heating up

Natasha P. Olguin tapped to lead Chicago Film Office

Filmscape Chicago 2025 schedule and showfloor map

Lightswitch Video appoints Bryce Anderson as new CEO

David Hauptschein revives Spoken Word Café series at Chicago Filmmakers

SG+ Reps hosts 2nd Annual SG Fam Fest to celebrate its roster

“It’s OK to Ask Questions” kicks off Season 3

Chicago teen filmmaker Aeris Danet becomes youngest winner in CHFF history

INTERVIEW: Chicago’s Pascal Ibgui talks Golden Bachelorette and love

Paramount+ with Showtime renews The Chi for Season 8

DDB Chicago wins creative and strategy assignment for Bimbo

Acclaimed Game of Thrones colorist Joe Finley joins Harbor

Senator Castro pushes to refine Illinois Film Tax Credit

GERTRUDE marks 20th anniversary

VSA Partners launches Design4Better

The future of filmmaking might have just arrived

Quriosity and ColorNation take home a Gold Telly Award

Cottage Grove wins two Gold Telly Awards

Chicago-made sci-fi ‘Wizdom’ wins a Silver Telly

Chicago Med Season 10 Finale: High-stakes drama and emotional twists (pics)

Chicago Fire Season 13 Finale: Shocking exits and a leadership shakeup (pics)

Chicago P.D. Season 12 Finale: ‘Burzek’ wedding amidst turmoil (pics)

George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star and Chicago comedy legend, dies at 76

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