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Digitas, Indianapolis Art, Box Office, SNL in the news

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2017

DigitasLBI, AOR for Maytag, has produced a humorous new thirty second spot called Delivery that supports Maytag’s tagline, "What’s Inside Matters." Directed by Martin Gr...

Sandro helps Jewel Osco keep it “Local”

By Daniel Patton Nov 21, 2017

The main commercial for Jewel Osco’s new Local campaign features a series of yearbook style customer close-ups that transform into a lively celebration of Chicago on a sunny a...

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Bill Murray, Jens Jensen, One Show in the news

By Daniel Patton Nov 17, 2017

”The Bill Murray Experience” arrives on VOD platforms Dec. 19 The Bill Murray Experience documents the efforts of a recently unengaged and temporarily uninspired actress ...

Energy BBDO cracks some eggs, makes an omelet

By Colin Costello Nov 16, 2017

For me, nothing beats a fried egg sandwich with whisky-maple bacon on a croissant in the morning. Yeah, I just displayed my “bougie.” More than pancakes. More than waffles. ...

Daily Planet ‘Hit the Ice’ with the Blackhawks

By Daniel Patton Nov 16, 2017

For the duration of the Chicago Blackhawk’s 2017/2018 season, Daily Planet’s Hit The Ice video will electrify fans at the Madhouse on Madison. It begins right before the...

Regarding the financial backing of Jennifer Samaan

By Colin Costello Nov 14, 2017

During the AFM (American Film Market), which was held November 1 – 8 in Santa Monica, one is exposed to all kinds of films at various levels of quality. You can see very good ...

Penelope Spheeris is happy to keep getting it done

By Daniel Patton Nov 14, 2017

Penelope Spheeris’ journey from New Orleans carnival kid to big time Hollywood director was as exciting as the logline suggests. And, if you ask her, she hasn’t even arrived...

Chicago Media Standards

For Immediate Release Nov 14, 2017

An Open Letter to the Chicago Film Community: The Chicago film industry continues to enjoy record-breaking growth and development. But there’s one change we are not seeing ...

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RAW: Marc USA works for Chicago’s homeless

By Colin Costello Nov 10, 2017

I tell many Angelenos that Chicago is the best summer city in the country. I rave about the lakes, the genuine friendliness of the people, the music and food. I love the city an...

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AFI Fest opens with premiere of ‘Mudbound’

By Colin Costello Nov 10, 2017

The thing currently shaking Los Angeles right now is not the 3.6 quake we felt this morning. For me it was the opening of the AFI Fest presented by Audi. It is truly the prem...

Chicagocentric films at CIMMfest

By Daniel Patton Nov 10, 2017

Although CIMMfest will bring nationally renowned filmmakers and musicians to Chicago, the four-day celebration is keeping it local with an emphasis on its new Lincoln Square loc...

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Breaking: WYCC to “cease all broadcast operations”

By Daniel Patton Nov 10, 2017

The shutdown appears to be a casualty of the FCC's “spectrum auction” that began in March 2016 In a matter of weeks, WYCC Ch. 20 will be no more. Reel Ch...

The compelling symphony of “Covadonga”

By Brian Soszynski Nov 9, 2017

Directing is a very demanding job for one person; let alone writing, producing, editing, acting, composing and performing a film’s music. This is exactly what director Sean Ha...

CIMMfest No. 9 starts tonight

By Daniel Patton Nov 9, 2017

The 9th annual Chicago Movies and Music Festival (CIMMFEST) kicks off tonight with a 7:15 p.m. screening of the 1981 documentary, The Decline of Western Civilization, at the Dav...

OKRP drops a joyful new campaign for Big Lots

By Colin Costello Nov 8, 2017

Well, I guess it is November, so we have to talk Christmas campaigns. I wish I could get through Thanksgiving first because I'm serving a fried turkey again. If you haven’t tr...

American Film Market sees significant attendance rise

By Colin Costello Nov 8, 2017

The American Film Market 2017, which opened its doors last Wednesday and just ended November 8 in Santa Monica, has reportedly seen a significant surge in participants this year...

The celestial inspiration of FCB Chicago’s “Looking Back”

By Daniel Patton Nov 8, 2017

FCB Chicago’s award-winning short film for the Clark Street Bridge School of Writing, Looking Back, is an inspirational trip into creativity. With galactic visuals and spa...

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Considering Thailand for your next shoot?

By Colin Costello Nov 6, 2017

Whether you’re in commercial production or a Chicago indie film producer looking to get more out of your skimpy $3m budget, perhaps it’s time to think outside of the box whe...

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Havas, Escape Pod, MIFF, Thor, Larry David in the news