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ACCOUNT WINS

Epsilon & Fallon named agency of record for KeyBank

By Reel Chicago Oct 10, 2019

New business win redefines integrated model of performance and creativity for brand success Epsilon and Fallon Worldwide today announced their new appointment as lead ...

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Chace Strickland returns to Backyard Productions

Oct 9, 2019

One of the first directors to sign with Roy Skillicorn comes back to his old friends Director Chace Strickland, noted for his authentic lifestyle and warm family orien...

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Diesel World and Jay Davis Films premiere ‘Step Dads’

Oct 9, 2019

Hilarious family tale with a cast of Chicago all stars debuts October 13 at the Den Theatre in Wicker Park Diesel World Productions and Jay Davis Films — p...

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ChiFilmFest announces slate for “The Pitch”

By Reel Chicago Oct 9, 2019

Five film projects to compete for $20,000 awards package of in-kind goods and services The 55th Chicago International Film Festival announced a slate of five n...

NEW WORK

Daily Planet goes roller disco for City Pop Cola

By Reel Chicago Oct 9, 2019

Pastel-flavored groove turns laundromat into multi-generational dance party for Marz Brewing’s cane sugar soda Daily Planet Productions recently wrapped a visually dr...

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The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Oct 9, 2019

First-ever global event launches with inaugural screening at Empirical Brewery on October 17 Fresh off the fifth consecutive year of hosting its 60-Second Film Festival...

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Hootenanny promotes Eddie Loera to VFX Artist

By Reel Chicago Oct 8, 2019

Rise of the "invaluable asset" is part of an expansion that also includes new Flame / Visual Effects Studio Chicago post house Hootenanny has promoted staffer Eddie ...

NEW WORK

Leo B helps launch AHA ‘Sharing’ campaign

By Daniel Patton Oct 8, 2019

Effort to ease workplace stress begins with talking about concerns and experiences Leo Burnett is helping to stimulate workplace conversations about mental health in ...

NEW WORK

MARC USA creates new brand campaign for Beltone

By Reel Chicago Oct 7, 2019

"Partner Included" makes life easier for 30 million Americans living with disabling hearing loss Beltone, national leader in hearing care, is launching a new brand cam...

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Prysm Studios and MK Films join forces

By Reel Chicago Oct 7, 2019

Post-production hybrid adds motion GFX, editorial, and visual effects savvy to 50,000 sq.-ft. Chicago facility This past summer, Ryan Gilbert opened Prysm Studios in ...

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3% Conference touts ‘amazing’ 2019 lineup

By Daniel Patton Oct 7, 2019

Authors, CEO’s and former NFL players among speakers scheduled for annual event at Navy Pier The organization built on a commitment to women is looking for m...

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One week remains to submit to New Art Film Fest

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2019

The creative storytelling media of area producers will provide the backbone for the 2019 New Art Film Festival, which returns to the Art Theater in Champaign for the tenth year ...

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Reel’s Nancy Lasch starts new chapter in AZ

By Daniel Patton Oct 4, 2019

With boundless gratitude, we offer a heartfelt bon voyage to a true champion of keeping it Reel Reel Chicago offers a heartfelt bon voyage to Nancy J. Lasch, who serve...

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Free Spirit Media succeeds at ‘Building Bridges’

By Daniel Patton Oct 4, 2019

Film leaders echo the inspiration of emerging creators at Founder’s Circle fundraising event A panel of young professionals made it clear that Free Spirit M...

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IRH Capital awarded 2019 Great Clips “Vendor of Year”

By Reel 360 Oct 3, 2019

Northbrook-based, IRH Capital has been developing financing programs for Great Clips franchisees for nearly twenty years and has financed thousands of the Minneapolis-based comp...

BREAKING NEWS

Kartemquin announces recipients of $90K in grants

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2019

A dozen documentary projects will share rewards of Diverse Voices and Emerging Storyteller Fund grants Kartemquin Films today announced the 12 documentary projects t...

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Beetlejuice-themed pop-up bar coming to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2019

Fantasy, comedy and horror collide at the ‘House of Beetle’ in the South Loop during this year's Halloween season Indie marketing professionals from Chicago an...

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The universal appeal of ‘See The Light’

By Daniel Patton Oct 2, 2019

Chicago actor Veronica Dillard explains how a tragedy can bring hope to any “age, race, or gender” Chicago-produced short film See the Light will make its Windy C...

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OKRP helps Chili’s deliver the fun and the grub

By Reel Chicago Oct 1, 2019

New campaign inspires memes while celebrating lively experience and promoting one-tap delivery convenience Chicago’s O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul (OKRP) joined a partner...

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FCB unites North American offices

By Reel Chicago Sep 30, 2019

New structure includes Tyler Turnbull as North American CEO, Kelly Graves as Chicago President, and departure of Chicago CEO Michael Fassnacht In a move to deliver ...

TOP STORIES

Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

FX announces premiere date for The Bear Season 4

Prime Video orders new Barbershop series starring Jermaine Fowler

Epsilon & Fallon named agency of record for KeyBank

Chace Strickland returns to Backyard Productions

Diesel World and Jay Davis Films premiere ‘Step Dads’

ChiFilmFest announces slate for “The Pitch”

Daily Planet goes roller disco for City Pop Cola

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival

Hootenanny promotes Eddie Loera to VFX Artist

Leo B helps launch AHA ‘Sharing’ campaign

MARC USA creates new brand campaign for Beltone

Prysm Studios and MK Films join forces

3% Conference touts ‘amazing’ 2019 lineup

One week remains to submit to New Art Film Fest

Reel’s Nancy Lasch starts new chapter in AZ

Free Spirit Media succeeds at ‘Building Bridges’

IRH Capital awarded 2019 Great Clips “Vendor of Year”

Kartemquin announces recipients of $90K in grants

Beetlejuice-themed pop-up bar coming to Chicago

The universal appeal of ‘See The Light’

OKRP helps Chili’s deliver the fun and the grub

FCB unites North American offices

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