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Camp Kuleshov issues 2019 call for entries

From avagnoni communications Jul 21, 2019

AICP’s trailer contest for assistants releases list of source films for Editing, Graphic Design, and Sound Design, sets Labor Day deadline Camp Kuleshov,...

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Chicago creative industry celebrates diversity

By Daniel Patton Jul 21, 2019

The Chicago Advertising Federation's Summer Diversity Mixer celebrates a wave of the future that’s been here all along Besides motivating consumers, increasing soci...

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Britt Nolan departs Leo Burnett

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2019

Internal memo obtained by Ad Age does not disclose the agency Nolan is heading to More changes are coming to Leo Burnett. Just two months after Liz Taylor announced sh...

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AbelsonTaylor hires SVP Christopher Dimmock

From AbelsonTaylor Jul 19, 2019

28-year veteran innovation specialist will oversee the agency's customer insights and engagement AbelsonTaylor, the world's largest independent health and wellness adv...

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‘CHI-nanigans’ and the ‘perfect imperfections of youth’

By Daniel Patton Jul 19, 2019

An endearing new Windy City-based family web series offers laughs and lessons while helping young people build confidence It’s hard not to fall in love with the kids...

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Picture North hires editor Talia Pasqua

From Picture North Jul 19, 2019

The Chicago native with the expansive reel becomes the production and post company’s first full-time editor After freelancing for several years, Talia Pasqua has f...

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CRC names Dave Dakich as new General Manager

By Daniel Patton Jul 18, 2019

Versatile industry vet becomes the third GM in the studio’s storied 44-year history Chicago Recording Company has named Dave Dakich as its new General Manager. A ...

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Trailered offers online film-shopping convenience

From Relativity Ventures Jul 17, 2019

New web-app enables users to view trailers, see showtimes, and purchase tickets for local films Powster — the award-winning interactive creative studio an...

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McDonald’s shared fries on national FF Day

By Colin Costello Jul 17, 2019

We love McDonald’s fries. Like, really love. We are not alone of course. It’s a known fact that people around the world love those crispy, golden potato sticks of joy....

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Red Robin gets a taste of French Butter

From avagnoni communications Jul 16, 2019

‘Burger Master Creations’ and restaurant employees star in a new campaign created by Integer, shot and produced by Brett Froomer and Ivo Knezevic In a new broad...

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Leo B launches funny new Visionworks campaign

By Daniel Patton Jul 15, 2019

’Air Quotes’ and ‘Imitation Game’ add laughs to 'new phase of growth' with help from actor Karan Soni Leo Burnett's new campaign for Visionworks introduces a ...

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OKRP helps Ace tout in-store pickup & delivery

From Toni Lee Communications Jul 15, 2019

A new spot reinforces campaign to differentiate the store's national footprint Just as Amazon's Prime Day launches, Ace Hardware is amping up its support for its recen...

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Amoaku named Chicago Film Office Director

From DCASE Jul 15, 2019

Versatile 25-year vet is the first African-American appointed to vital and visible leadership role The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today ...

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Jeremy Renner stars in Jeep campaign by HighDive

By Colin Costello Jul 13, 2019

I did not know Hawkeye could sing. Avengers, Mission Impossible and Bourne star, Jeremy Renner, is now not only featured on screen in a new Jeep brand television campaign tha...

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The Colonie hires artist/designer Ashley Lee

By Reel Chicago Jul 13, 2019

Former UNLTD. creative brings agency chops to expanding and “formidable” department offerings The Colonie has added Motion Designer and 3D Artist Ashley Lee to it...

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Banner unveils new video for Google’s Chicago lobby

By Daniel Patton Jul 11, 2019

“The Living Street Art” is a 40-foot-long kinetic canvas featuring “Pinch” and a collection of “fairy tale monsters” Chicago-based video production company...

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Film community events rock the weekend

By Daniel Patton Jul 10, 2019

Open Television & Stage 18 host a celebration, Eleven04 & Third Beacon throw a soiree on Friday night The opportunity to support Chicago filmmakers and projects is one ...

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LA-based Optimist lands Unlimited’s Bazarkaya

By Reel Chicago Jul 10, 2019

Will lead a team of 160 and all creative output across all of the agency’s seven hubs Güle güle, Chicago. Ad Age is reporting that Omnicom-owned We Are Unli...

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NEXT/NOW hires Najarian as Experiential Art Director

By Daniel Patton Jul 10, 2019

New team member brings a knack for “giant, high-concept stage spectaculars and hypnotic visuals” to the agency’s world-class expertise NEXT/NOW has hired Dave...

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AbelCine offers first look at the Fujinon Premista

By Daniel Patton Jul 10, 2019

Check out the lens and get advice from Fujinon specialists at the company’s Cinespace showroom this Thursday July 11 AbelCine Chicago will offer a first-look at th...

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Camp Kuleshov issues 2019 call for entries

Chicago creative industry celebrates diversity

Britt Nolan departs Leo Burnett

AbelsonTaylor hires SVP Christopher Dimmock

‘CHI-nanigans’ and the ‘perfect imperfections of youth’

Picture North hires editor Talia Pasqua

CRC names Dave Dakich as new General Manager

Trailered offers online film-shopping convenience

McDonald’s shared fries on national FF Day

Red Robin gets a taste of French Butter

Leo B launches funny new Visionworks campaign

OKRP helps Ace tout in-store pickup & delivery

Amoaku named Chicago Film Office Director

Jeremy Renner stars in Jeep campaign by HighDive

The Colonie hires artist/designer Ashley Lee

Banner unveils new video for Google’s Chicago lobby

Film community events rock the weekend

LA-based Optimist lands Unlimited’s Bazarkaya

NEXT/NOW hires Najarian as Experiential Art Director

AbelCine offers first look at the Fujinon Premista

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