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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...

NEW WORK

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 ...

REEL THINGS

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 ...

REEL WOMEN

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...

BREAKING NEWS

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

NEW WORK

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...

NEW WORK

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...

BREAKING NEWS

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...

BREAKING NEWS

Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”

By Colin Costello Apr 16, 2018

Well, this should have people pounding on Laughlin Constable's door. The agency, which bills in excess of $280 million, was named one of Chicago's "Best Places to Work" in 2...

Reel PR Wire

NY Cat Film Fest and NY Dog Film Fest coming to Chicago

From High Paw Media Apr 16, 2018

(Chicago — 2 April 2018) For those who love dogs and cats, a special weekend of films is taking place in Chicago. The NY Cat Film Festival and The NY Dog Film Festival will be...

Reel PR Wire

Ogilvy & Mather scores 34 finalists for The One Show

From The One Club For Creativity Apr 16, 2018

Kiwi Portraits Completed earns highest number of finalists among campaignsBBDO New York leads field of agencies with 68 finalistsUS leads among nations with 669 (New ...

REEL LATINO

Chicago/Mexico’s “En Algun Lugar” reflects the times

By Joey Filer Apr 13, 2018

The Chicago-based production company – Iconoclast Films – shot En Algun Lugar in Chicago and Mexico. It has already screened at eleven festivals and has taken home major awa...

Chicago actor Max Jenkins gets “Lost in Space”

By Colin Costello Apr 13, 2018

Exclusive interview with the cast member of the Netflix's series premiering today At 12-years-old, one can't really say Lincoln Square resident Max Jenkins has had a long and...

REEL MOVES

Company 3 relocates to 515 N. State

By Daniel Patton Apr 13, 2018

The Chicago office of Company 3 has relocated to the 26th floor of 515 N. State, where it will operate from the same building that houses Cutters Studios. “We are very happ...

REEL MOVES

Editor Dean Gonzales joins Periscope Post & Audio

Apr 13, 2018

Periscope Post & Audio has hired Dean Gonzalez as Senior Editor. Gonzalez, an award-winning editor, brings nearly two decades of industry experience in commercial, music vid...

NEW WORK

Big Teeth divides to conquer with two new entities

From Big Teeth Productions Apr 12, 2018

(Chicago — 12 April 2008) Big Teeth Productions has moved to divide the 12-year old company into two separate entities: Big Teeth Films and Big Teeth Animation. Both will cont...

REEL LATINO

Opening night excitement at Chicago Latino Film Fest

By Daniel Patton Apr 12, 2018

Opening night of the Chicago Latino Film Festival delivered every sight, sound, taste, and emotion that a cinematic soiree should. Beginning with the Chicago premiere of wri...

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