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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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Creative team Sarah Uchison, Emily Walton join OKRP

From OKRP Mar 5, 2019

The former We Are Unlimited duo that flipped McDonald’s arches upside down will handle Chili's and other accounts Fast-growing agency O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul is...

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Rhea + Kaiser promotes two staffers

From R+K Mar 4, 2019

The integrated marketing agency ups Patty Blystone to Senior Accountant and Michelle Nickrent to Account Manager, Public Relations Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) announced the p...

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Adam Moorman signs with Strange Loop Studios

Mar 4, 2019

Native Chicago director known for "pinpointing pureness and realism" joins diverse roster of live action, VFX, animation and post audio talent Live Action commercia...

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2019 AICP Show Curatorial Committee Announced

From avagnoni communications Mar 4, 2019

Winning selections for "the most important advertising showcase in the U.S." will be preserved in The Museum of Modern Art Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, a...

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The 35th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival

From CLFF Mar 1, 2019

The two-week event launches on March 28 with Icían Bollaín’s "Yuli" followed by a "Noche Cubana" celebration The 35th Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) will ta...

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The future of the Illinois film industry looks brighter

By Daniel Patton Mar 1, 2019

How Cinespace President Alex Pissios, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor J.B. Pritzker, and State Senator Elgie Sims plan to keep a good thing growing Industry leade...

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Midwest short film showcase, spring edition

From MIFF Feb 28, 2019

The program will include more than a dozen locally-produced films and filmmakers followed by a party The Midwest Independent Film Festival presents the Spring editi...

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SOCIALDEVIANT bolsters creative ranks

From WRP Communications Feb 28, 2019

Successful new business streak sparks hiring of ACDs Lauren Hystead and Lauren Swago On the heels of an impressive new business streak that has resulted in seven ne...

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Jaime Robinson settles into AICP Next judging chair

Feb 28, 2019

The JOAN Creative co-founder and CCO "represents the next generation of creative leader," according to AICP President Matt Miller Matt Miller, President and CEO of AI...

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DePauw and DePaul’s “King Rat” on Amazon Prime

By Joey Filer Feb 27, 2019

“It was either go to grad school or just make a movie right now, and I decided to just make a movie." Writer / Director Henry Johnston DePauw University and DePau...

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

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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

Creative team Sarah Uchison, Emily Walton join OKRP

Rhea + Kaiser promotes two staffers

Adam Moorman signs with Strange Loop Studios

2019 AICP Show Curatorial Committee Announced

The 35th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival

The future of the Illinois film industry looks brighter

Midwest short film showcase, spring edition

SOCIALDEVIANT bolsters creative ranks

Jaime Robinson settles into AICP Next judging chair

DePauw and DePaul’s “King Rat” on Amazon Prime

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