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Katie Ward Gerard (re) joins Liz Laine Reps

From Liz Laine Reps, Inc. Apr 22, 2018

(Chicago - 19 April 2018) Liz Laine Reps, Inc is proud to welcome and reunite with Katie Ward Gerard as sales representative. Katie, based in Toronto, will be heading up sales i...

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22nd annual Colcoa French Film Festival lineup announced

By Shari Mesulam Apr 22, 2018

(Los Angeles — 22 April 2018) The Franco-American Cultural Fund announced the program for the 22nd Colcoa French Film Festival, which will run April 23-30 at the Directors Gui...

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“Black Screenplays Matter” accepting submissions

From Black Screenplays Matter Apr 22, 2018

The mission of the Black Lives Matter Screenwriting Competition is to bridge the gap between emerging black screenwriters and producers who want to make films that represent the...

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Two by Four, Quriosity help DePaul campaign launch

From DePaul University Apr 22, 2018

(Chicago — 19 April 2018) DePaul University announces a new brand awareness campaign with the message “Here, We Do.” Breaking April 23 and running initially for 12 weeks, ...

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Goodman, Lawson confront taboos in “The Nest”

By Joey Filer Apr 20, 2018

Jennifer A. Goodman (also known as Jennifer Karum) wrote and co-directed with Jessica Hebda Lawson a short film called The Nest. This 20-minute short is intended to be a con...

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“Maya Angelou: and Still I Rise” wins a Peabody

By Daniel Patton Apr 20, 2018

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, the documentary co-directed by Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn, won a Peabody Award for PBS' American Masters on April 17. The film about the Am...

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Battle for Hope announces 2018 lineup

By Daniel Patton Apr 20, 2018

Today, the sixth annual Battle for Hope announced the lineup of advertising bands that will compete in this year’s concert fundraiser for Off The Street Club at the Cubby Bear...

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Chicago’s Cinespace Studios to add outdoor backlots

By Colin Costello Apr 20, 2018

Chicago filmmakers have longed dreamt about turning Chicago into a Midwest Hollywood. Now, Cinespace Studios' president, Alex Pissios, has taken the steps to make that dream a r...

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Chicago Underground Film Fest offers a taste of 2018

By Kristi Kucera Apr 19, 2018

Opening night Julia Nash's Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records Chicago premiere Closing night Lori Felker’s Future Language: The Dimensions of V...

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Coolfire Studios helps grant an out-of-this-world wish

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018

Fifteen-year-old Peyton Crump is just like any other Springfield, Missouri teen boy who loves Star Wars. He's incredibly talented, creative and bursting with imagination. Th...

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Latest eye catching new work — 4.16.18

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018

For your viewing pleasure, here's a collection of spots and trailers that are currently holding Reel Chicago's attention. Blue Bunny Agency: FCB Chicago "Bye Bye ...

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The education featured in Burrell’s “Love Lessons”

By Daniel Patton Apr 19, 2018

Burrell Communications’ Love Lessons campaign for the Toyota Camry is more than just a marketing triumph. Created with the African American consumer in mind, it connects with ...

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Reel Women: Elise Jaffe, Executive Producer

By Elise Jaffe Apr 19, 2018

Elise Jaffe is the “spokes teeth” and Executive Producer of Big Teeth Productions, which she co-owns with her husband Gregg. She’s also known as “Little Miss Bossy P...

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Cutters, Mill, Optimus, Utopic among AICE Shortlisters

By Daniel Patton Apr 18, 2018

Rachelle Madden, VP, Post Production and Digital Production Affairs for AICP, has announced the Shortlist for this year’s AICE Awards for post production excellence. “O...

Today’s Festival Of Hypocrisy

By Bob Hoffman Apr 17, 2018

The following essay originally appeared in Bob Hoffman’s blog, "The Ad Contrarian." Grab some popcorn and a nice comfy chair and get ready for a three-ring clown show. T...

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Curtis Schmidt changes roles at Periscope

From Periscope Post & Audio Apr 17, 2018

Periscope Post & Audio and Curtis Schmidt are pleased to announce that Curtis is changing roles from General Manager to Freelance Editor. Curtis recently joined Periscope as ...

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DDB helps Skittles show where Sweet Heat comes from

By Daniel Patton Apr 17, 2018

DDB Chicago helped Skittles retain its top place on the eclectic advertising mantel with a new 15-second commercial starring a pair of unkempt basement dwellers. Skittles' Ri...

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Havas and Hardee’s serve up “Hick-Hop” for ‘Merica

By Colin Costello Apr 17, 2018

No, that wasn't a Chevy Truck spot we just watched. It was Hardee's. However, if one wasn't paying too much attention, the new anthemic, feel-good spot which introduces the c...

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Tessa, Blind Barber, and Bryce Harper’s bathroom secrets

From Right Word Media Apr 17, 2018

Tessa Films partners with Blind Barber to introduce All-Star Bryce Harper as company spokesperson for signature product line Tessa Director / Writer Tim Mason and Creative Di...

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SAG-AFTRA slams door on hotel room auditions

By Daniel Patton Apr 16, 2018

On April 12, SAG-AFTRA called for an end to auditions and interviews in private hotel rooms and residences. Defined as an expansion to the Code of Conduct that the union pub...

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