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‘A Fine Line’ Chicago premiere gala, panel discussion

From Heron Agency Mar 15, 2019

Female-focused chef documentary will screen with wine, food, and a host of industry leaders in Greektown’s Hellenic Museum A Fine Line — the critically-acclaimed...

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Julia Hammond leads Heat agency into Chicago

By Reel Chicago Mar 15, 2019

Former VMLY&R Executive Director to drive growth and talent acquisition for office anchored by key client Aspen Dental Heat, the advertising agency powered by Deloitte ...

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9th Chicago Comedy Film Festival, April 5-7

By Reel Chicago Mar 15, 2019

With nearly three-dozen films for about $12 apiece, the program offers top-notch viewing for comedy lovers The Chicago Comedy Film Festival has released an all-st...

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Will Chicago be first city to see ‘Star Wars’ trailer?

By Colin Costello Mar 15, 2019

Lucasfilm announced "Episode IX" director JJ Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy will appear on a panel at Chicago convention next month. Keep your light sabers cau...

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Irish creative animation spreads around the globe

From BrandDefinition Mar 15, 2019

The fast-growing Irish digital creative industry has long been a cornerstone of a vibrant business sector It's often said that Ireland is a nation of storyteller...

AICP Post Awards announces 2019 Curatorial Committee

From avagnoni communications Mar 13, 2019

The select panel of editors, colorists, visual effects artists, directors and audio mixers will ensure work meets judging criteria and select Shortlist and Best in Sh...

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OTV launches biggest season to date, April 4 at MCA

From Carte Blanche LTD Mar 13, 2019

Open Television will premiere four of 40+ pieces of original content at the Museum of Contemporary Art at Cycle 4 on April 4 Diverse TV platform Open Television (...

1.34m viewers watch Emmy Rossum depart ‘Shameless’

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

Well, there was nothing to be ashamed of when it came to Fiona Gallagher leaving her family on the South Side. In fact, it was rather emotional as Emmy Rossum officially lef...

Pigeon Roost flocks to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

Welcome to the Windy City, Pigeon Roost. The company, repped by Laurel Dobose at Gypsy, launched in Los Angeles and Memphis in 2016, and has since expanded to Chicago and Athens...

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Orbitz launches new campaign… Just like that

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

This is pretty fun. Orbitz and Havas, Chicago have launched a new 2019 campaign which continues the brand's theme, 'Just Like That.' With a twist. The campaign is called, "J...

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Chicago-made ‘Knockout’ is going to Cannes

By Daniel Patton Mar 11, 2019

Alley Cake's story about a female boxer becomes second 48 Hour Film Project winner to screen in the Côte d'Azur Chicago-made Knockout, a seven-minute short complete...

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Valerie Gobos, film & entertainment pro

By Valerie Gobos Mar 11, 2019

Meet the woman who has gone “full circle” — actress, singer, dancer, model, producer, and film entrepreneur Valerie Gobos heads Gobos Film & Entertainment, work...

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Camera Ambassador announces Builders Grant

By Daniel Patton Mar 11, 2019

Chicago-based equipment rental house to award winning filmmaker with nearly $10K in cash, gear, and goodies Camera Ambassador is offering creators a chance to win nearl...

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Filmscape to keep Chicago production “on the forefront”

By Daniel Patton Mar 10, 2019

The two-day September event will feature more of what made its predecessor a success, plus a few new things Filmscape Chicago is a two-day, pro-level series of e...

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mcgarry’s giant Hidden Valley Ranch concept

From mcgarrybowen Mar 8, 2019

A big activation follows-up on the wildly successful "Love It or You Really Love It" campaign while paying homage to HVR super fans You can never take your lov...

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FCB Cottonelle campaign “Not Safe For (net) Work”

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

Undeterred, the brand and the agency are doubling down in a new campaign within-a-campaign called #FreedomOfPeach FCB has run afoul of some major television networ...

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Banner resurrects a bird for the Blackhawks

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

Complete with a bird costume and a giant egg, the story is as stupefying as the facial expressions on the “actors” Chicago production company Banner Collective ...

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Cramer Krasselt panel talks about “Changing the Narrative”

By Daniel Patton Mar 8, 2019

An industry group discussion helps launch a new chapter on diversity and inclusion in advertising Cramer Krasselt’s Changing the Narrative panel discussion on Feb...

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Flavor Detroit adds Chadwick Halbritter full-time

From Darnell Works Mar 5, 2019

Cutters Studios’ design partner welcomes Hollywood-savvy creative visionary to the Motor City mix Cutters Studios and its design / visual arts group, Flavor, are ...

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Doc10 screens the year’s best at the Davis Theater

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2019

Fourth annual fest of the best opens with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doc, “Knock Down The House” The 4th annual Doc10 Film Festival’s 2019 lineup is an entertain...

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‘A Fine Line’ Chicago premiere gala, panel discussion

Julia Hammond leads Heat agency into Chicago

9th Chicago Comedy Film Festival, April 5-7

Will Chicago be first city to see ‘Star Wars’ trailer?

Irish creative animation spreads around the globe

AICP Post Awards announces 2019 Curatorial Committee

OTV launches biggest season to date, April 4 at MCA

1.34m viewers watch Emmy Rossum depart ‘Shameless’

Pigeon Roost flocks to Chicago

Orbitz launches new campaign… Just like that

Chicago-made ‘Knockout’ is going to Cannes

Valerie Gobos, film & entertainment pro

Camera Ambassador announces Builders Grant

Filmscape to keep Chicago production “on the forefront”

mcgarry’s giant Hidden Valley Ranch concept

FCB Cottonelle campaign “Not Safe For (net) Work”

Banner resurrects a bird for the Blackhawks

Cramer Krasselt panel talks about “Changing the Narrative”

Flavor Detroit adds Chadwick Halbritter full-time

Doc10 screens the year’s best at the Davis Theater

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