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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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Midwest Indie’s 2019 Female Filmmakers Night

By Reel Chicago Sep 30, 2019

The Midwest Independent Film Festival’s venerable tradition takes place tomorrow night at Landmark Century Cinema The Midwest Independent Film Festival will present F...

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Nanfu Wang named keynote for DVID graduation

By Reel Chicago Sep 30, 2019

Award-winning filmmaker will help celebrate grads of the doc program organized by Kartemquin and the Community Film Workshop Kartemquin Films and the Community Film ...

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Hornitos & Chicago Ideas $10K “Elevator Pitch” contest

Sep 27, 2019

Entrepreneurs can win big bucks by convincing judges that they’ve got “a shot worth taking” Hornitos Tequila and Chicago Ideas are giving entrepreneurs a shot a...

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FCB captures raven for Chicago Humanities Festival

By Daniel Patton Sep 27, 2019

The dark harbinger delivers antique scrolls announcing an event with “Game of Thrones” author George RR Martin FCB Chicago captured an airborne fantasy to help t...

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Kick A Rock’s ‘Aphrodite Inc.’ wins 48 Hour Film Project

By Daniel Patton Sep 27, 2019

“The most family-friendly sex robot movie ever made” will now compete for a chance to screen at Cannes The 48 Hour Film Project often breeds a highly sophisticat...

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The 2019 Chicago South Side Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Sep 26, 2019

Third annual run kicks off with a live party and screening of Jesse Saunders' 'House Music: The Real Story' The Chicago South Side Film Festival (CSSFF) brings back th...

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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

Midwest Indie’s 2019 Female Filmmakers Night

Nanfu Wang named keynote for DVID graduation

Hornitos & Chicago Ideas $10K “Elevator Pitch” contest

FCB captures raven for Chicago Humanities Festival

Kick A Rock’s ‘Aphrodite Inc.’ wins 48 Hour Film Project

The 2019 Chicago South Side Film Festival

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