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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...

REEL MOVES

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

REEL THINGS

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...

REEL LATINO

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...

BREAKING NEWS

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...

Reel Indie

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

Reel Indie

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...

NEW WORK

French Butter gives Thomas’ English Muffins a twist

From avagnoni communications Feb 27, 2019

Minneapolis-based MONO speaks to the "Mom Boss" in a colorful, unapologetic new campaign Thomas', the number-one selling English Muffin brand in America, has launched a ...

Reel Indie

Kartemquin Oscar party celebrates a winning tradition

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2019

"Minding the Gap's" Oscar nomination is part of a Chicago filmmaking tradition that dates back a half-century Although a pair of VIP’s were noticeably absent from ...

NEW WORK

Culligan, Fallon give water a voice in new campaign

By Daniel Patton Feb 27, 2019

A unique point of view and a playful voiceover offer a thrilling mix of message and beauty in a splashy series of new spots Water is everywhere in a new Culligan ca...

Reel PR Wire

SRW celebrates better-for-you food offerings

From SRW Feb 27, 2019

SRW — an independent, full-service marketing agency with a penchant for growing natural health and wellness brands — announced it has partnered with Calbee North America, cr...

NEW WORK

Havas Chicago adds purpose to its black coffee

By Colin Costello Feb 27, 2019

An experiential coffee shop meets cultural conversation in Havas' latest lobby installment (donuts included) Coffee is a piping hot vehicle that can showcase what ma...

NBC renews Dick Wolf’s ‘Chicago’ franchise

By Reel Chicago Feb 27, 2019

Nearly 35 million regular viewers watch the Windy City trifecta every Wednesday night Chicago production community rejoice, you will have even more crime, fire and sick...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

Reel Black List: Chakka Reeves, creative producer, mentor

By Chakka Reeves Feb 27, 2019

The versatile pro has a proven knack for making an impact on film sets as well as classrooms Chakka Reeves is a creative producer, coach, and workforce development ...

REEL THINGS

Chicago International Film Festival call for entries

From CIFF Feb 25, 2019

Submit work by July 8 (late deadline) to be considered for CIFF’s 55th annual run, October 16-27 The Chicago International Film Festival has announced entries are n...

REEL THINGS

2019 Academy Awards Review

By Colin Costello Feb 25, 2019

Colin Costello recounts the thrill passion, and spectacle of Hollywood’s biggest night of the year There’s no way to prepare for the spectacle that is the Oscar ce...

WTTW’s “Chicago on Vacation” with Geoffrey Baer

From WTTW Feb 24, 2019

WTTW special revisits the great Midwest family road trip with Geoffrey Baer When your family piled into the car for a vacation, where did you go? Starved Rock? Lake...

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