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In memoriam

President George H.W. Bush passes at 94

By Reel Chicago Dec 1, 2018

The country's 41st President passed away Friday night, just seven months after wife Barbara Bush. CAVU. According to CNN reporter Jamie Gangel, this was the co...

NEW WORK

Unltd and Reddit help McD’s “hamburger takeover”

From We Are Unlimited Nov 30, 2018

McDonald’s dedicated agency teams with venerable website to celebrate the birthday of an internet legend with a historic activation and social campaign On Dece...

BREAKING NEWS

Director Tim Armstrong’s work has gone to the dogs

By Daniel Patton Nov 30, 2018

The filmmaker captures pets and owners in a video to support an industry “Pet Rescue Party” at Biagio on Dec. 8 Director Tim Armstrong unleashed a pack of lovable...

REEL AUDIO

NoiseFloor helps Jon Heder save the world

By Reel Chicago Nov 29, 2018

The Chicago company “put all hands on deck” to handle music and sound for Kendall Goldberg’s feature starring the Napoleon Dynamite sensation NoiseFloor provide...

REEL THINGS

3% announces Athena Advertising Awards winners

From White Book Agency Nov 29, 2018

TBWA\Chiat\Day T3 Droga5 FCB India earn top honors at the second annual creative event (New York — 9 November 2018) The 3% Movement, the advertising/creative industr...

NEW WORK

A “Privilege Check” from Heat and the 3% Movement

By Joey Filer Nov 29, 2018

Heat Executive Creative Director Elaine Cox talks about privilege, video games, and workplace diversity Attendees who checked their jackets at the November 8-9 3% ...

REEL THINGS

New series explores the effects of the prison system

From "Bleeding Backwards" Nov 28, 2018

Motion/Pictures Dance Project premieres a film about Laquan McDonald and Jason Van Dyke during the first week of December Chicago — 7 November 2018 | Motion/Pi...

NEW WORK

Leo and Kraft are thankful for Mac & Cheese

By Colin Costello Nov 28, 2018

Kraft Mac & Cheese launched a preemptive strike against all the weird foods we eat on Thanksgiving How was your Thanksgiving? The Reel Chicago team is still recoveri...

SPOTLIGHT

Interview with Framestore President James Razzall

By Joey Filer Nov 28, 2018

“There are very few companies that straddle feature, VFX, television, immersive entertainment and brand work as comprehensively as Framestore.” James Razzall ...

REEL THINGS

The 3% Conference rises in Chicago

By Daniel Patton Nov 28, 2018

Expert speakers, engaging activities, and sensational presentations helped to guide 1,300 industry attendees onto the same important long-term group project ...

NEW WORK

mcgarrybowen scores with star-studded Brita spot

By Daniel Patton Nov 26, 2018

Crafty footage and sharp cuts help Stephen Curry and Anwar Jibawi weave a message into an absurd and enjoyable dinnertime sketch mcgarrybowen Chicago has helped Br...

REEL THINGS

‘Heavens to Betsy 2’ premiere at Landmark Highland Pk

By Reel Chicago Nov 26, 2018

Highly anticipated sequel starring "Parks & Rec's" Jim O'Heir follows with DVD and VOD releases in February Sole Productions is pleased to announce that their new ...

BREAKING NEWS

Ten-Hut! DDB Chicago lands The Army as an account

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2018

Contract rumored to be worth $4 billion over next ten years Look alive, maggots... err, Chicago. DDB Chicago has landed the lucrative United States Army as an account....

REEL THINGS

CineYouth 2019 Film Festival call for entries

From Cinema/Chicago Nov 21, 2018

North America's longest-running competitive film festival seeks work by filmmakers aged 22-years-old and younger Submissions for CineYouth 2019 are now open! C...

Reel Indie

Thanksgiving break: holiday viewing suggestions

By Daniel Patton Nov 21, 2018

From hip-hop snow angels to Lego parades, an adult-sized portion of casually-vetted Chicago content to help readers get the most out of the holiday Falling onto a cou...

REEL MOVES

VMLY&R brings ECD Aaron Evanson back to Chicago

From VMLY&R Nov 20, 2018

Industry vet returns to the town where he launched his career and became one of Michigan Avenue's youngest VPs Executive Creative Director Aaron Evanson is returning...

REEL MOVES

Jake Sherry signs with Backyard Productions

From Backyard Productions Nov 19, 2018

Renowned for his work with people, the director is "on his way to being a superstar," according to CMO Roy Skillicorn Backyard Productions is pleased to welcome NY-ba...

NEW WORK

OKRP helps Illinois Lotto go for the heart

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2018

New seven-week, multi-platform campaign showcases the emotion of turning Lottery tickets into holiday gifts (Chicago — Nov. 14, 2018) Illinois Lottery advertising...

In memoriam

Todd Lillethun award-winning filmmaker passes at 46

by Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2018

Award winning independent filmmaker whose short films and documentaries played at festivals around the world Todd Anthony Lillethun, Assistant Director of External ...

Reel Indie

Chicago-made ‘Curtains’ rolls through festival circuit

By Joey Filer Nov 16, 2018

“People would like to see Denim Underwear, Hula-hoop, or The Phases of the Moon play.” Gar Hoover More than a year after production, Beth and Gar Hoover’s ...

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