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Free Spirit moves the filmmakers of the future

By Daniel Patton Mar 20, 2018

Industry experts advise future filmmakers that "antagonists are not totally bad" and "people in Hollywood don’t read." Six young filmmakers presented movie concept...

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Reel Women: Kamelya Alexan, Filmmaker

By Kamelya Alexan Mar 16, 2018

Born in Tehran, Iran, Kamelya Alexan moved to Chicago when she was five-years-old, where she was raised. Kamelya has worked on and completed over twenty-five projects includ...

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“Shred America” is worth the trip

By Brian Soszynski Mar 16, 2018

Independent filmmaker, and skateboarding enthusiast, Arthur Swidzinski, brings us the most unconventional road trip we’ll ever see in the documentary, Shred America. Taking...

NEW WORK

16 BIT Pileup, the VFX startup with experience

By Joey Filer Mar 16, 2018

Former members of Alter, including Jim Armetta, Juan Salas, Abe Finkelstein and other long-time collaborators in the VFX community, have teamed up again to start 16 Bit Pileup. ...

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David&Goliath triples CA lotto fun in new campaign

By Colin Costello Mar 16, 2018

LA-based David&Goliath has launched a new campaign for California Lottery’s Triple Jackpot Scratchers that should have audiences seeing in threes. Helmed by renowned Europ...

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Kathryn Hahn rocks out in new Chrysler campaign

By Colin Costello Mar 15, 2018

Westchester Illinois' Kathryn Hahn, who stars in Bad Moms and Transparent, shows off her rockin' goofy side in a fun new campaign from Doner Detroit for the new Chrysler Pacific...

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We Are Unlimited expands and deepens creative team

By Colin Costello Mar 15, 2018

Omnicom’s dedicated McDonald’s unit, We Are Unlimited, deepened its creative team with the addition of six new hires. Executive Creative Directors Chris Moreira and Mark ...

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Digitas drops LBi & promotes Mike Frease to ECD

By Dan Patton Mar 15, 2018

It would seem that Digitas wants to stay in the news this week. So, we'll help them with their goal. First, the Publicis Groupe marketing agency announced it would to drop L...

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CFA campaign by Ogilvy and Sarofsky goes global

By Colin Costello Mar 15, 2018

Design-driven creative production company Sarofsky (Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Captain America: Civil War, The After Party) was commissioned by Ogilvy Chicago and investment man...

BREAKING NEWS

Chicago Advertising Awards 2018 winners

By Daniel Patton Mar 15, 2018

The Chicago Advertising Federation announced the winners of this year’s American Advertising Awards in a video posted to YouTube yesterday. Chicago's largest shops were rep...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Wendy Jo Carlton — Filmmaker

Mar 15, 2018

Wendy Jo Carlton directed her first feature film, Hannah Free, starring Emmy-winner Sharon Gless, in 2009. Hannah Free won several Audience awards and is globally distribute...

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Chicago-made “Hammersmith” going to Cannes

By Daniel Patton Mar 14, 2018

The eight-minute short, HAMMERSMITH: Hurdle Of Dreams, will be the first submission from Chicago’s 48 Hour Film Project to screen at the Short Film Corner program of the Canne...

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Havas unveils 2nd #blackatwork installation

By Colin Costello Mar 14, 2018

Havas Chicago has a little "Blacksplaining" to do to the rest of us. To celebrate Black History Month and carry the conversation into Women's History Month, Havas Chicago h...

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FCB’s Credle to chair 2018 AICP Next panel

By Colin Costello Mar 14, 2018

Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, has announced that Susan Credle, Global Chief Creative Officer of FCB, will serve as the 2018 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair, and Master ...

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Leo B, Hootenanny capture comedy for Esurance

By Daniel Patton Mar 14, 2018

Hootenanny and Leo Burnett used classic rock, dramatic hyperbole, and smart humor to deliver an effective message in Tears, a new commercial for online insurance company Esuranc...

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Reel Women: Ericka Mauldin — MBA

Mar 14, 2018

Ericka L. Mauldin, nicknamed “Media Maven,” is an Accomplished, American, Television Producer and the Owner of EDIT TALENT GROUP and Chicks That Pitch. In additon, the Visio...

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Wisco candidate for Gov. breastfeeds in campaign video

By Colin Costello Mar 12, 2018

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, Kelda Helen Roys, is no stranger to being bold. During her time in the state assembly, Roys boldly went door-to-door to advocate for elimin...

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Reel Women: Nancy Reid — Producer

Mar 12, 2018

Nancy Reid has spent over twenty years in the film and video production community specializing in video marketing and television programming. She has worked as a television /...

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DDB’s CEO helps launch Times Up / Advertising

By Colin Costello Mar 12, 2018

DDB Worldwide CEO Wendy Clark is among 180 other female advertising leaders who have launched Time's Up / Advertising, the advertising and marketing industry answer to the enter...

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Dee Rees, Yessian LA lead the week’s industry moves

By Colin Costello Mar 12, 2018

"Mudbound" director Dee Rees signs with Anonymous Content Production and Management Company Anonymous Content has announced Mudbound director Dee Rees has signed for commerc...

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Local 476 dedicates Union Hall to longtime leader Mark A. Hogan

CAF to host Chicago premiere of ‘Happy Songs About Unhappy Things’

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Free Spirit moves the filmmakers of the future

Reel Women: Kamelya Alexan, Filmmaker

“Shred America” is worth the trip

16 BIT Pileup, the VFX startup with experience

David&Goliath triples CA lotto fun in new campaign

Kathryn Hahn rocks out in new Chrysler campaign

We Are Unlimited expands and deepens creative team

Digitas drops LBi & promotes Mike Frease to ECD

CFA campaign by Ogilvy and Sarofsky goes global

Chicago Advertising Awards 2018 winners

Reel Women: Wendy Jo Carlton — Filmmaker

Chicago-made “Hammersmith” going to Cannes

Havas unveils 2nd #blackatwork installation

FCB’s Credle to chair 2018 AICP Next panel

Leo B, Hootenanny capture comedy for Esurance

Reel Women: Ericka Mauldin — MBA

Wisco candidate for Gov. breastfeeds in campaign video

Reel Women: Nancy Reid — Producer

DDB’s CEO helps launch Times Up / Advertising

Dee Rees, Yessian LA lead the week’s industry moves

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