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BREAKING NEWS

Cari Bucci Hulings is named president of MARC USA

by MARC USA Nov 1, 2018

I’m now excited to empower the next generation of leaders at the agency Cari Bucci Hulings Cari Bucci Hulings has been promoted to President of MARC USA with ful...

REEL MOVES

Rhea + Kaiser hires two and promotes one

By Reel Chicago Oct 31, 2018

It’s been a busy month for the slightly rebellious and fully-integrated agency in the suburbs (Naperville, IL — 26 October 2018) Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) welcomes th...

REEL MOVES

Director / Writer George Mays joins Seed

By Reel Chicago Oct 31, 2018

The West Coast pro known for his work with Red Bull and Skrillex signs with the Chicago-based shop (Chicago — 31 October 2018) Los Angeles-based Writer / Director ...

From writing copy to writing novels: Jonathan Harries

By Colin Costello Oct 31, 2018

“Arrogance is a terrible thing for a writer to have. I know what she's thinking. I know what he's thinking. You don't.” Jonathan Harries When I first ...

REEL THINGS

‘Garage Squad’ finale caps off another growing year

By Daniel Patton Oct 31, 2018

Nearly a million viewers are expected to tune into tonight's finale of the show that celebrates car culture as one of America’s most treasured pastimes The...

REEL THINGS

AFM 2018 kicks off today

By American Film Market Oct 31, 2018

With tighter security at the Loew's Hotel, representatives from 28 countries prepare to browse "films, scripts and dreams" Independent filmmaking is still largely a ...

NEW WORK

Northwestern’s Block Museum debuts new branding

From Northwestern University Oct 30, 2018

New logo, videos, website and social media celebrate how "every inch of the museum offers a new creative opportunity" (Evantson, IL — 30 October 2018) Ove...

REEL THINGS

Cinespace community outreach gets Congressional nod

By Daniel Patton Oct 29, 2018

The studio's Mirkopoulos Internship Program grows stronger with legislation backed by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi A roomful of esteemed film industry l...

BREAKING NEWS

Chi-made ‘the T’ wins Streamy for Best Indie Series

Oct 29, 2018

"'We are born scattered, then find each other.' It is this reverse diaspora that led the two of us to work together" Creators Bea Cordelia and Daniel Kyri (Chicago...

REEL THINGS

SRW closes on Election Day to “pay people to vote”

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2018

Chicago-based SRW Agency is giving its employees a paid day off for Election Day Tuesday, November 6 SRW, an independent, full-service marketing agency with a pench...

SPOTLIGHT

The unforged truth behind “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

by David Lowenherz Oct 27, 2018

The true story behind the Melissa McCarthy thriller, told by the NY dealer who wore a wire during the FBI sting operation Melissa McCarthy’s new film, Can You Ever F...

BREAKING NEWS

Whitehouse, Cutters, Colonie entrants win Kuleshov

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2018

“Eerie explosive work” and “lovely animated sequences” reinforce the competition’s unique creative tradition AICP’s annual Camp Kuleshov trailer ...

BREAKING NEWS

‘The Hate U Give’ wins Chi Film Fest Audience Award

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2018

Moviegoers named George Tillman, Jr.’s racially sensitive crime drama as Best English Language Film of this year's event The 54th annual Chicago International Film...

REEL THINGS

40th anniversary Telly Awards kicks off call for entries

From PKPR Oct 25, 2018

World's largest award for excellence in video and TV launches “A Story For Every Screen” campaign with event series, judges, and partnerships (New York ...

REEL MOVES

MERGE Hires Lauren Tucker as Chief Strategy Officer

From Sapka Communications Oct 25, 2018

The 25-year veteran was drawn to the agency's "nexus of data, strategy, creativity, and technology" (Chicago — 24 October 2018) MERGE — a full-service advertisin...

REEL MOVES

Explore Media adds two new directors

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2018

A pair of LA-based pros with wide-ranging commercial and film experience join the busy Chicago shop (Chicago — 24 October 2018) Explore Media, a commercial production...

Reel Indie

Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 5 accepting submissions

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2018

Winners to screen at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, Brooklyn’s Spectacle Theater, LA’s Echo Park Film Center, and venues throughout the country ...

Andre Royo talks about “Beautiful Boy”

By Daniel Patton Oct 23, 2018

While offering profound insight about addiction, the star from "The Wire" becomes a most enjoyable interview at the Chicago International Film Fest Andre Royo spen...

Reel Indie

Midwest Indie Fest reveals Ad Community Shorts lineup

From MIFF Oct 22, 2018

Working with a jury of pros from the likes of Quriosity, The Mill, and The Onion, MIFF and AICP present the popular program Nov. 6 (Chicago — 22 October 2018) T...

Reel Indie

Lake Forest Academy doc to air Oct. 25-27 on WTTW

From Garnier Public Relations Oct 22, 2018

A new film by Mike Leonard and Mary Kay Wall highlights the school’s unique approach and diverse experiences (Chicago — 5 October 2018) Lake Forest Academy is pr...

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Cari Bucci Hulings is named president of MARC USA

Rhea + Kaiser hires two and promotes one

Director / Writer George Mays joins Seed

From writing copy to writing novels: Jonathan Harries

‘Garage Squad’ finale caps off another growing year

AFM 2018 kicks off today

Northwestern’s Block Museum debuts new branding

Cinespace community outreach gets Congressional nod

Chi-made ‘the T’ wins Streamy for Best Indie Series

SRW closes on Election Day to “pay people to vote”

The unforged truth behind “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

Whitehouse, Cutters, Colonie entrants win Kuleshov

‘The Hate U Give’ wins Chi Film Fest Audience Award

40th anniversary Telly Awards kicks off call for entries

MERGE Hires Lauren Tucker as Chief Strategy Officer

Explore Media adds two new directors

Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 5 accepting submissions

Andre Royo talks about “Beautiful Boy”

Midwest Indie Fest reveals Ad Community Shorts lineup

Lake Forest Academy doc to air Oct. 25-27 on WTTW

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