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Ewan McGregor, Backyard, Whitehouse industry moves

Mar 22, 2018

Ewan McGregor joins RSA as commercial director RSA Films president Jules Daly announced Monday that "The Force" is now with RSA as former Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor, has j...

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Energy BBDO & Alert Caffeine Gum got this thing now

By Colin Costello Mar 22, 2018

I like a tasty donut with my coffee (and now, thanks to Charlotte, vegan donuts). A garlic bagel with lox, cream cheese and capers as well? You betcha. But gum? Hmm. Accor...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Monica Zaffarano, Producer

Monica Zaffarano Mar 22, 2018

Life is short, so make sure to enjoy playing in the great sandbox!” I dive into things I dream of, and 2017’s Lost ‘n’ Found was no exception. I had the privilege dir...

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The future of paid family leave in “Zero Weeks”

By Daniel Patton Mar 22, 2018

Ky Dickens' latest doc energizes a growing urgent discussion about an impending national crisis Chicago director Ky Dickens earned a lot of trust from the people she ...

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Reel Women: Jeanne Caliendo, “Chi Med” co-producer

By Jeanne Caliendo Mar 20, 2018

Jeanne Caliendo is a born and bred Chicagoan who graduated from Columbia College with a degree in film. By her own admission, she has had “one fulltime job my entire life.” ...

Twin City news: Dennis Ryan, Carmichael Lynch, more

By Colin Costello Mar 20, 2018

Dennis Ryan launches new video consulting service From the we're a fan dept.: Longtime advertising ECD/CCO Dennis Ryan now works directly with clients as a digital vide...

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Sarofsky makes iPopping film for iMac Pro

By Joey Filer Mar 20, 2018

Apple made the wise move of enlisting Chicago’s Erin Sarofsky and her team at Sarofsky, Inc. to showcase the capabilities of the new iMac Pro’s hardware and compatible softw...

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DDB and “I, Tonya” director help State Farm fill in blanks

By Colin Costello Mar 20, 2018

What happens when your she shed goes to smithereens when it's sauteed by fire ... after a lightning strike? That's the idea behind DDB Chicago's engaging and humorous new na...

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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...

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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...

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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...

TOP STORIES

LaRoyce Hawkins joins Marvel’s Ironheart as Riri Williams’ stepfather

Ironheart forges it’s own path with Chicago at its core

5 things to know before Ironheart lands on Disney+

Ewan McGregor, Backyard, Whitehouse industry moves

Energy BBDO & Alert Caffeine Gum got this thing now

Reel Women: Monica Zaffarano, Producer

The future of paid family leave in “Zero Weeks”

Reel Women: Jeanne Caliendo, “Chi Med” co-producer

Twin City news: Dennis Ryan, Carmichael Lynch, more

Sarofsky makes iPopping film for iMac Pro

DDB and “I, Tonya” director help State Farm fill in blanks

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

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