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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...

NEW WORK

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...

REEL LATINO

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...

REEL THINGS

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...

NEW WORK

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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Peabody honors ‘Minding the Gap’ and Kartemquin

By Daniel Patton Apr 17, 2019

The feature doc and the Chicago-based production house earn huge accolades from the prestigious organization Bing Liu’s feature documentary Minding the Gap and Chi...

BREAKING NEWS

You’re Fired! WGA implements agency Code of Conduct

By Colin Costello Apr 15, 2019

After talks broke down between the Writers Guild of America and The Association of Talent Agencies members began firing their agents Things just got real. After ta...

REEL THINGS

Harold Ramis Film School Info Session & Tour

By Daniel Patton Apr 15, 2019

The world's first film school dedicated to comedy will accept Fall session applications unitl May 15 The Harold Ramis Film School at Second City will host an Info Se...

Reel Indie

‘Jawline’ to open CineYouth Festival

From Cinema/Chicago Apr 15, 2019

Director Liza Mandelup’s teen-focused doc that wowed at Sundance screens April 26 at the Music Box CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, today announced...

REEL THINGS

AWM Foundation offers $20K in scholarships

From AWM Apr 15, 2019

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation helps female filmmakers meet their “full potential” The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation believes that supportin...

REEL MOVES

Director Sheldon Candis signs with Quriosity

From Quriosity Productions Apr 14, 2019

Baltimore native and USC grad brings inclusive and breathtaking style to Chicago- and LA-based production company Sheldon Candis — a writer and director known for h...

BREAKING NEWS

Local 476 pickets non-union production

By Daniel Patton Apr 12, 2019

The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union works for interests that range far beyond the film industry Members of Chicago Local 476 picketed a non-union production ...

BREAKING NEWS

And the title of ‘Star Wars Episode IX’ is…

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker. Hyperdrive on that for a minute, Jedis. After almost 40 years, director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy have announced the title ...

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This Bud’s for Dwayne Wade

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2019

The Chicago native and former Bull gets a Hall of Fame style sendoff from Budweiser, VaynerMedia and Cutters NY Okay, Dwayne Wade and his Miami Heat soundly beat my...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Janeen Paulauskis, Executive Director

By Janeen Paulauskis Apr 11, 2019

The founding member of the Fort Meyers Beach International Film Festival is also a White Sox fan Janeen Paulauskis is a former Chicago girl (go Sox!) born and raised ...

BREAKING NEWS

Millennium Park Summer Film Series 2019

By Daniel Patton Apr 11, 2019

From “Black Panther” to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” Chicago’s outdoor movie schedule offers something for everyone The 2019 Millennium Park outdoor movie...

REEL MOVES

NY-based Nice Shoes expands into Chicago

From Nice Shoes Apr 10, 2019

"Since making our way to Chicago in 2014, we have really enjoyed being a part of the creative community." —Tara Holmes NYC-based creative studio Nice Shoes has...

NEW WORK

Kool-Aid Man Krashes epic video premiere

By Reel Chicago Apr 10, 2019

mcgarrybowen helps legendary spokes-pitcher break through a giant wall of ice and snow in new video As the world prepares for the epic final showdown of fire and ice, ...

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Behind the scenes with Justin Baron and Eliminator

By Daniel Patton Apr 10, 2019

ZZ Top tribute band works with filmmaker Justin Baron to put their act on national stage In March, Redworks director Justin Baron bundled an introduction, a...

TOP STORIES

Special screening of Chicago-made film Monuments at Music Box Theatre

Reacher spinoff series Neagley spotted filming at the Cubs-White Sox game

The Chi adds Kyla Pratt, Punkie Johnson and more to S7 Cast

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

Peabody honors ‘Minding the Gap’ and Kartemquin

You’re Fired! WGA implements agency Code of Conduct

Harold Ramis Film School Info Session & Tour

‘Jawline’ to open CineYouth Festival

AWM Foundation offers $20K in scholarships

Director Sheldon Candis signs with Quriosity

Local 476 pickets non-union production

And the title of ‘Star Wars Episode IX’ is…

This Bud’s for Dwayne Wade

Reel Women: Janeen Paulauskis, Executive Director

Millennium Park Summer Film Series 2019

NY-based Nice Shoes expands into Chicago

Kool-Aid Man Krashes epic video premiere

Behind the scenes with Justin Baron and Eliminator

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