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BREAKING NEWS

Two Nigerian suspects in Smollett attack arrested

By Reel Chicago Feb 15, 2019

Report: Chicago Police raided the home of “two persons of interest” on Wednesday night, investigation continues According to The Wrap, two “potential suspects” ...

BREAKING NEWS

Mode Project lands Gold Davey Award

From Mode Project Feb 15, 2019

Creative studio's After School Matters fundraising video honored by Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts Mode Project taps into the human experience in a way tha...

REEL THINGS

Rage against the Oscar keeps growing

By Reel 360 Feb 14, 2019

The Academy's impending ceremonial snub continues to spark outrage among film industry groups and professionals This may be talked about more than the "whoops" moment ...

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Chicago Digital Media Production Fund open for biz

From Chicago Filmmakers Feb 14, 2019

Artists with "varying levels of experience" encouraged to apply for grants ranging up to $18K by March 25 The Chicago Digital Media Production Fund (CDMPF) applicati...

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Antongiorgi to perform at “F*** Your Hair” screening

From One City Films Feb 14, 2019

Singer who wrote Spanish version of “America the Beautiful” will appear with One City Films at SPACE in Evanston Sandra Antongiorgi, a rising Chicago arti...

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Reel Black List: La Donna Tittle, Renaissance Woman

By La Donna Tittle Feb 14, 2019

Acting on Showtime’s hit series “The Chi” is just one of the versatile artist’s many career success stories Native Chicagoan La Donna Tittle is an accomplished ...

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Betrayal: When the Government Took Over the Teamsters

By Daniel Patton Feb 14, 2019

George Bogdanich’s new documentary explores how the Justice Department’s greed, corruption, and overreach resulted in tragedy George Bogdanich’s 2019 documentary, Bet...

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Chicago Film Scene growing in Lincoln Park

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2019

If you show up on a Wednesday, there's a good chance you'll be working on a set by the weekend It took little more than a year for Max Brudvig to grow The Chicago Fil...

REEL MOVES

Mill+ adds Daniel Ryan to its directorial roster

From The Mill Feb 12, 2019

Chicago-based pro recently completed two fully immersive films for a large-format, ten-screen video installation at 900 N. Michigan Mill+ is thrilled to welcome Danie...

‘Black Panther’ star’s next project set in Chicago

By Colin Costello Feb 11, 2019

AMC Networks opens a writers room for Michael B. Jordan's Windy City series, "61st Street" Here's potential good news for the Chicago production community. According ...

AICP/MIDWEST

Mark Androw’s post-AICP agenda

By Daniel Patton Feb 11, 2019

The recently retired AICP/Midwest President keeps busy with the organization, the industry, and STORY Mark Androw had a truly unique experience at the AICP Show last Novemb...

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Reel Black List: Jeff Stanley, designer

By Jeff Stanley Feb 11, 2019

"Seeing students' eyes light up and hearing 'oohs' and 'ahhs' about what you’ve done feels really good." A jack of all trades in the design industry, Jeff Stanle...

BREAKING NEWS

Katy Hornaday named Chairperson for the AMP Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2019

The Barkley ECD who was listed among Business Insider's 30 Most Creative Women in Advertising, will lead the search for the Best in Show Katy Hornaday, EVP and Exec...

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Facets’ 2nd Annual Religion in the Frame Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2019

Screenings of “First Reformed” and “The Passion of Joan of Arc” are among the week-long program’s scheduled events Facets will explore the meaning of faith...

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Reel Black List: Pemon Rami, Chicago film legend

By Pemon Rami Feb 8, 2019

Meet the man who has worked with Cab Calloway, Chaka Khan, Angela Bassett, John Belushi, Aretha Franklin, James Earl Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and more Pemon Rami is a...

Patrick Lives On 2019 Film Showcase & Fundraiser

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2019

Resolution Studios and Cinespace Chicago Film Studios host third annual event featuring anti-violence themed shorts Network with film industry professionals and vie...

Super Bowl

Lite versus Light: corn syrup dispute bubbles over

By Colin Costello Feb 7, 2019

Miller Lite is calling foul on Bud Light for claims about sweeteners mentioned in Super Bowl spots After jousting with Game of Thrones' episode The Mountain in its Bu...

NEW WORK

Leo Burnett mixes Doris Day into new Samsung spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2019

Vintage favorite "Que Será Será" is the soundtrack for a commercial celebrating the Galaxy smartphone's 10th anniversary Leo Burnett has dropped a new spot for Samsu...

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‘Among Wolves’ week-long screening at Music Box

By Reel Chicago Feb 6, 2019

"Gorgeous ... intimate" Chicago-produced doc tells of Bosnian War veterans who find peace while defending a herd of wild horses To celebrate the release of Among Wol...

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Reel Black List: Anita Luckett – artist manager, producer

By Anita Luckett Feb 6, 2019

The producer of "Canal Street" has provided career assistance for the likes of Halle Berry, Tika Sumpter, Darren Criss, and Rhyan LaMarr Anita Luckett, known for ...

TOP STORIES

Prime Video orders new Barbershop series starring Jermaine Fowler

Peacock announces Chicago-set All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook

One Chicago Wednesday stays as NBC unveils 2025-26 slate