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Chicago’s Lil Rel debuts stand-up special on HBO

By Reel Chicago Oct 28, 2019

The Windy City actor, writer, and producerwas filmed before alive audience atSusan Miller DorseyHigh School in LA Comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel Howery makes ...

WTTW explores impact of gun violence in ‘Firsthand’

By Reel Chicago Oct 28, 2019

Documentary series, reported Stories, expert talks, and community engagement launches Tuesday, November 12, at wttw.com/firsthand The number of victims of Chicago's...

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On the red carpet: ‘Knives Out’

By Daniel Patton Oct 24, 2019

Director Rian Johnson and actor Michael Shannon describe how they helped make one of the year’s most entertaining films Every member of the press covering the Chica...

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‘Sun-Times’ partners with da Bears

Oct 24, 2019

So da Sun-Times is lining up with da Chicago Bears to better serve Chicagoland. The Sun-Times is already a leader in sports coverage, bringing Chicago best-in-class sports r...

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2019 Emerging Cinematographers Awards

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2019

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) presents the 2019 Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA) spotlighting promising cinematographers and provid...

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Winners announced for Heartland Film Fest

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2019

The Heartland International Film Festival announced the filmmaker award winners for the film festival’s 28th edition during an Awards Brunch on Saturday, October 19. The G...

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On the red carpet: ‘Girl on the Third Floor’

By Daniel Patton Oct 24, 2019

Director Travis Stevens and actor Phil Brooks talk about what it’s like to work in a real-life haunted house Girl on the Third Floor is getting an all-around thumbs-u...

‘Check, Please!’ returns October 25 for Season 19

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2019

WTTW's restaurant review series will visit Chicago “hot spots and hangouts” with host Alpana Singh WTTW's Emmy-winning local restaurant review series Check, P...

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Seaton, Simon are GlobalMixx ‘Game Changers’

By Daniel Patton Oct 24, 2019

Annual Film and Music Forum will honor Carl Seaton and Claire Simon for “giving back to the community” Chicago Television Director Carl Seaton and Simon Casting P...

CIFF

ChiFilmFest opens with fresh new buzz

By Daniel Patton Oct 23, 2019

All-female red carpet helps launch reinvigorated Windy City tradition The Chicago International Film Festival opened with an all-female red carpet ceremony at ...

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‘Three Hours’ wins ChiFilmFest’s $20K Pitch

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2019

Aemilia Scott, Holli McGinley film follows a single mother living on the edge of Chicago’s Humboldt Park The 55th Chicago International Film Festival has announce...

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DDB brings back original social media – “Miller Time”

By Colin Costello Oct 22, 2019

So many of us (you know who you are) are more concerned with having thousands of followers than a few good friends. In an engaging new campaign from DDB, the creative agency ...

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Interview with ‘Good Kisser’ director Wendy Jo Carlton

By Daniel Patton Oct 22, 2019

Spotlight on the award-winning filmmaker whose ‘lesbian love triangle’ plays Siskel Center October 25-31 Wendy Jo Carlton’s award-winning new film, Good Kisser, ...

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Chervon names OKRP Agency of Record

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2019

OKRP, O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, has been named by Naperville-based, power tool and equipment company tech-driven Chervon as its creative agency of record for North America ...

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Telly Awards kick off 41st call for entries

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2019

Content competition introduces new categories while seeking submissions from creators of all regions and languages Following its 40th anniversary as the world’s larg...

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Yellowstone Forever names Havas Village as AOR

By Reel Chicago Oct 21, 2019

Agency will develop and integrate program focused on fundrasing for the National Park's nonprofit partner Havas Chicago Village has been appointed agency of record for...

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Mezcla to debut film division at Indie Co-Lab

By Reel Chicago Oct 21, 2019

Chicago hub for "diverse boss women behind the camera" celebrates entry into the industry on October 24 Mezcla Media Collective, a new 501(c)(3) organization in Chicag...

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City designates 2020 as the ‘Year of Chicago Music’

By Reel Chicago Oct 18, 2019

First-of-its-kind initiative in the US will shine spotlight on the Windy City’s vibrant music scene Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commis...

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Quriosity signs Sarah Gitersonke to rep Midwest

By Reel Chicago Oct 17, 2019

Executive Producer Qadree Holmes "beyond excited" to hire pro with versatile client and production experience Quriosity Productions enthusiastically announced today ...

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French Butter shoots Home Chef for OKRP

By Reel Chicago Oct 17, 2019

Director Brett Froomer highlights people, food, and simplicity in new campaign featuring at-home settings A new campaign for the meal kit brand Home Chef, created by C...

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Chicago’s Lil Rel debuts stand-up special on HBO

WTTW explores impact of gun violence in ‘Firsthand’

On the red carpet: ‘Knives Out’

‘Sun-Times’ partners with da Bears

2019 Emerging Cinematographers Awards

Winners announced for Heartland Film Fest

On the red carpet: ‘Girl on the Third Floor’

‘Check, Please!’ returns October 25 for Season 19

Seaton, Simon are GlobalMixx ‘Game Changers’

ChiFilmFest opens with fresh new buzz

‘Three Hours’ wins ChiFilmFest’s $20K Pitch

DDB brings back original social media – “Miller Time”

Interview with ‘Good Kisser’ director Wendy Jo Carlton

Chervon names OKRP Agency of Record

Telly Awards kick off 41st call for entries

Yellowstone Forever names Havas Village as AOR

Mezcla to debut film division at Indie Co-Lab

City designates 2020 as the ‘Year of Chicago Music’

Quriosity signs Sarah Gitersonke to rep Midwest

French Butter shoots Home Chef for OKRP

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