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‘Empire’ cast calls for the return of Jussie Smollett

By Colin Costello Apr 24, 2019

Castmates tell Fox that the actor "has shown us who he really is as a leader." What is a week at Reel Chicago if we don't have a Jussie Smollett story? On the sam...

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Sarofsky expands roster by adding The Barkers

From The Darnell Works Agency Apr 24, 2019

Design driven production company adds a versatile duo that wields cutting-edge platform and major brand experience Continuing its growth and its investments into exce...

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NEXT/NOW expands business development team

From NEXT/NOW Apr 24, 2019

Jared Stabiner, Cameron King join the growing Chicago-based experiential tech and interactive agency Award winning experiential technology agency NEXT/NOW — known ...

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Cooney’s “Runner” leaps to distribution on Omeleto

By Joey Filer Apr 23, 2019

For any artist who wants to make a really good short film on a single-grand budget, this thriller is required viewing Clare Cooney’s award-winning short film, R...

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The Colonie scores a pair of nods on AICP Shortlist

SJ Golden Associates Apr 22, 2019

Chicago shop makes the cut with a Porsche spot and a Taylor Bennett music video The Colonie is on the AICP Post Awards’ Shortlist with two of the company’s proj...

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‘Border’d’ comes to life with OTV partnership

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2019

The “incredibly personal” Chicago-based web series explores “imperative themes” within the Latinx community A new partnership has launched between Border�...

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Haroula Rose’s ‘Once Upon A River’ premieres May 10

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2019

The Chicago / LA director’s first feature film screens at Geena Davis's Bentonville Film Festival n May 10 The world premiere of Haroula Rose's first feature film,...

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Werner Herzog to lead Master Class at Facets

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2019

Legendary director will discuss his career, philosophy, and approach to filmmaking Facets Chicago will present a master class with acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herz...

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We Are Unlimited brings in Derek Green as ECD

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2019

In his new ECD role, the Australian will oversee Unltd's creative output, bringing international experience to Chicago shop We Are Unlimited announced that Derek Gree...

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‘I Miss Jamie When She’s Gone’ at Logan Theater

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2019

Award-winning Chicago filmmaker Ashley Thompson's millennial, coming-of-age story premieres April 25 The world premiere of Ashley Thompson's short film I Miss Jami...

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Emerging Chicago musicians to ‘Bring Down the House’

From Breakwhitelight Apr 19, 2019

Seven Chicago artists selected by Live Nation will perform at The House of Blues on May 19 Seven emerging Chicago-based music artists have been chosen by Live Nation ...

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Filmmaker Michael Lippert back with new documentary

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2019

40-minute doc about classic North Carolina theater had its premiere on April 6 Longtime Cutters editor and Chicago filmmaker Michael Lippert has debuted a new document...

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Chicago South Asian Film Fest accepting submissions

From CSAFF Apr 19, 2019

In September, the celebration will light up screens in Chicago for the tenth consecutive year The red carpet will roll out again for a tenth time … in tribu...

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AICP Post Awards announces 2019 shortlist

By avagnoni communications Apr 18, 2019

Artists to be honored at 2019 show in Chicago’s Navy Pier on May 16th AICP today released the Shortlist for the 2019 AICP Post Awards, which will be presented on...

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Throwback Thursday: ‘Barbershop 2’ to film here

By Ruth L. Ratny Apr 18, 2019

Sixteen years ago, Founder Ruth Ratny reported on the status of a highly anticipated sequel and the fate of Chicago Studio City Editor's Note: Beginning today, Re...

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‘Sielunmaisema: the Risto Rasa Project’

By Daniel Patton Apr 18, 2019

Matt Carlson transforms the magic of Finnish poetry into a short film that premieres in Minneapolis this weekend One of the coolest things about Sielunmaisema: the Rist...

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Leo B and Capri Sun help kids celebrate independence

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2019

The agency and the brand launch an effort to help kids explore their independence Leo Burnett and CapriSun are increasing the anti-bullying initiative that they in...

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Female filmmakers wow crowd at Chicago Latino Fest

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2019

Women-directed films win audience choice best feature and best documentary for the second year in a row Icíar Bollaín’s Yuli and Gretchen Hilebrand’s...

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Burnett has layoffs ahead of Epsilon purchase

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2019

According to an AgencySpy report Leo Burnett had a round of layoffs a week ahead of Publicis Groupe buying Epsilon Now for the sobering flip-side of a huge acquisitio...

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New FCB / ICHV installation addresses gun violence

By Daniel Patton Apr 17, 2019

The agency and the council create “Most Dangerous Street” to commemorate victims and inspire action To inspire conversation and action about handgun violence pr...

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Local 476 dedicates Union Hall to longtime leader Mark A. Hogan

CAF to host Chicago premiere of ‘Happy Songs About Unhappy Things’

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

‘Empire’ cast calls for the return of Jussie Smollett

Sarofsky expands roster by adding The Barkers

NEXT/NOW expands business development team

Cooney’s “Runner” leaps to distribution on Omeleto

The Colonie scores a pair of nods on AICP Shortlist

‘Border’d’ comes to life with OTV partnership

Haroula Rose’s ‘Once Upon A River’ premieres May 10

Werner Herzog to lead Master Class at Facets

We Are Unlimited brings in Derek Green as ECD

‘I Miss Jamie When She’s Gone’ at Logan Theater

Emerging Chicago musicians to ‘Bring Down the House’

Filmmaker Michael Lippert back with new documentary

Chicago South Asian Film Fest accepting submissions

AICP Post Awards announces 2019 shortlist

Throwback Thursday: ‘Barbershop 2’ to film here

‘Sielunmaisema: the Risto Rasa Project’

Leo B and Capri Sun help kids celebrate independence

Female filmmakers wow crowd at Chicago Latino Fest

Burnett has layoffs ahead of Epsilon purchase

New FCB / ICHV installation addresses gun violence

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