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Filmmakers’ home becomes “go-to” Chicago location

By Daniel Patton Jul 20, 2018

"Chicago Fire" and "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" are among the shows that have filmed in the 2,200 sq.-ft. loft on South Michigan Ave. Filmmaker Cyrus ...

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“Destroy Your Art” returns to Chicago

From Destroy Your Art Jul 20, 2018

Following 2017's sold-out event, hybrid film and performance art showcase returns with five local filmmakers and never-before-seen work (Chicago, IL) For a u...

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Cutters Studios welcomes editor Livio Sanchez

From Cutters Studios Jul 20, 2018

Virtual reality storytelling pioneer and internationally-acclaimed editor Livio Sanchez joins Cutters Studios New York location (New York — 20 July 2018) ...

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Fresh Films shoots TV pilot in historic Chicago mansion

From Fresh Films Jul 19, 2018

Fresh Films is shooting the TV pilot for "Dearly Departed" this week with 14 local teenagers working every position on the set. (Rock Island, IL �...

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Havas launches elegant new campaign for Moen

By Colin Costello Jul 19, 2018

Moen celebrates how water designs our life with four product-focused spots And you thought Havas only did amazing installations. The Chicago a...

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Global Mixx Forum announces 2018 lineup

Global Mixx Media Group Jul 19, 2018

“The World is Yours” — the 12th annual Global Mixx Music & Film Forum Presented by ComEd — announces music, film and keynote speaker lineup (Chicago — 17 J...

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One Tree produces “Gatorade: Beat the Heat”

From One Tree Jul 19, 2018

The production company helps the sports drink take its first humorous approach to the educational program in 14 years. Just in time for summer football prac...

Cheers! “Shameless” drops first teaser for Season 9

By Colin Costello Jul 19, 2018

“Let’s Make America Gallagher Again!” Time to get those showers running because the sleaziest (and funniest) family on the South Side i...

Creative athletes remain relevant and stay in the game

By Steffan Postaer Jul 19, 2018

If a creative director isn’t banging away on every other brief at the agency, he or she begins the not-very-slow fade into irrelevance. My last post was about �...

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FCB launches “I Was Raised on the Internet”

By Daniel Patton Jul 17, 2018

FCB and The Museum of Contemporary Art continue the success of "Made You Look" with a campaign and exhibit about the influence of the internet Last weeke...

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Cow Lamp Films acquires “Welcome to Unity”

From Cow Lamp Films Jul 17, 2018

Midwest indie film distributor Cow Lamp Films presents the award-winning, instant classic that Sports Illustrated called, "touching and hilarious" Imagine ...

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Elastic Arts premieres “spiritual vision, brutalist flesh”

From We Make Amazing Jul 17, 2018

"Beyond Form" is a three-part, audio-visual installation and performance series featuring Julien Bayle’s "FRGMENTS" and Kim Alpert’s "Scan Lines." (Ch...

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ASPCA names Laughlin Constable as digital AOR

By Colin Costello Jul 17, 2018

With the addition of the ASPCA to its client roster, Laughlin Constable is going to the dogs ... and cats, if you will. Laughlin Constable announced it has...

Macy nabs Emmy nom for Chi-based “Shameless”

By Colin Costello Jul 17, 2018

Aside from Macy and "Roseanne's" Laurie Metcalf, Chicago connections went ignored: nothing for "The Chi," "Empire," and Dick Wolf's "Chicago" series Fra...

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We Are Unlimited’s agency model sets a winning tradition

By Daniel Patton Jul 17, 2018

With seven Cannes Lions, six D&AD Pencils, three national Addys, and dozens of other awards, it’s safe to say that the all-in-one approach is working. S...

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Ericka Porter talks “Confessions of a Media Maven”

By Joey Filer Jul 13, 2018

Through tales of abuse and triumph, the memoir emphasizes the difficult, rewarding, and perpetual journey that goes into self-love This week, Ericka Port...

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How Michael Kutza built an international film festival

By Daniel Patton Jul 13, 2018

The founder of the Chicago International Film Festival has made it possible for millions of moviegoers to enjoy nearly 11,000 films since 1964 It is imposs...

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Keslow Camera hosts open house at new space

By Daniel Patton Jul 11, 2018

After years of searching for more space, Keslow Camera expands its presence on the Cinespace campus Keslow Camera will celebrate its recent expansion with an open...

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Windy City Fest to premiere Wertheimer’s “Skippers”

By Joey Filer Jul 11, 2018

“Listen to the wind. Listen to the leaves and the water brushing the sand. When a stone speaks to you, you bend down and you pick it up.” Carver from "Skippers"...

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Cap Gun Collective lands Director Jake Kovnat

From Cap Gun Collective Jul 11, 2018

The "adrenaline junkie" with millions of YouTube views to his credit is "stoked" to be the latest addition to the company's "high caliber roster." Commercial prod...

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