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Cutters-edited ‘Princess Cyd’ wins at Chi Film Fest

By Colin Costello Oct 23, 2017

The 53rd Chicago International Film Festival announced its winners Friday night and one of the films awarded was a Cutters Studios post project by writer / director Stephen Cone...

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Oct 20, 2017

In less than a week, Reel Chicago and October TV will celebrate the greatest month of the year with beer, brats, and four tents full of fun. The first annual Reel Octoberfes...

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‘Groundhog Day for a Black Man’ wows fest crowd

By Colin Costello Oct 20, 2017

With more than 4,200 submissions, the 12th annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival announced the winners from a group of nine finalists during the grand finale gala at the Direc...

Nikki Weiss-Goldstein EPs new doc about sexual fluidity

By Colin Costello Oct 20, 2017

So are you gay, straight, bi? Somewhere in between? Former Chicagoan, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, who successfully launched the commercial careers of renowned film directors and ...

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McGarryBowen creates a natural winner for Burt’s Bees

By Daniel Patton Oct 20, 2017

McGarryBowen helped introduce Burt’s Bees Beauty, a new makeup line from Burt's Bees, with a celebration of the female dynamic and a focus on wholesome ingredients. Spannin...

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MullenLowe, NFL, Johnson, Elizabeth in the news

By Colin Costello Oct 18, 2017

MullenLowe L.A. wins Whole Foods According to Ad Age, Amazon finally finished shopping for a new creative agency for its newly acquired Whole Foods Market. The report says, t...

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OKRP, Robin Stevens, WGA-E, Ron Smith in the news

By Colin Costello Oct 18, 2017

OKRP Juices up Lots of OKRP-in-Cincinnati Chicago news these days (70’s babies will understand what I did there). In addition to their great new Chili’s work, O'Keefe...

Laughlin Constable wins big at Milwaukee 99 Awards

By Daniel Patton Oct 18, 2017

Laughlin Constable’s “Best of Show” for Lambeau Field Supper Club Installation at the annual United Adworkers 2017 Milwaukee 99 Awards was one of several victories claimed...

Why Italian Lingerie Makes Me Nervous

By Dennis Ryan Oct 16, 2017

A while back, my wife wanted to replace some underwear she liked that she bought out of town. I found it on the web and placed the order. Good news? Problem solved. Odd news? No...

Havas Chicago creates “Fight Club” for Breast Cancer

By Colin Costello Oct 16, 2017

The first rule of Havas Chicago’s “Breast Cancer Fight Club” is to talk about Breast Cancer Fight Club. The second rule is to climb into the ring and knock it out. Literal...

Chicago producer’s take on the Weinstein scandal

By Laura Day Oct 16, 2017

As a young woman working in the film industry, I can’t say the Weinstein scandal surprised me. Instead, I’m experiencing the routine bittersweet cocktail of emotions I get e...

Daily Planet, Potenza, SCC among Emmy noms

By Colin Costello Oct 16, 2017

The Chicago/Midwest chapter of the National Academy Arts and Sciences announced nominees last Thursday night at Rockit Bar and Grill. Hosted by WCIU’s “The Jam” team o...

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10:20 a.m. — AbelCine

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

AbelCine is busier than most retail establishments at 10 o’clock on a weekday morning. But then again, AbelCine is not like most retail establishments. Located in a stately...

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10:58 a.m. — Jeanne Caliendo, “Chicago Med”

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

Shortly before lunch, Chicago Med Unit Production Manager Jeanne Caliendo is preparing for the show’s regular “medical meeting,” which she describes as, “the biggest, mo...

A Day in the life of Cinespace

11:33 a.m. — Stage 18

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

There’s always something going on at Stage 18, and it’s usually pretty cool. Right now, the Public Relations director of Chicago’s Underground Film Festival is preparin...

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12:12 p.m. — Simon Casting

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

Simon Casting founder Claire Simon is joking about how often she eats lunch at her desk. “In 21 years,” she says, “I think I’ve gone out twice.” Today will be no d...

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12:40 p.m. — Sheila Brown, CineCares Foundation

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

“It’s a good day,” says Sheila Brown, the Executive Director of the CineCares Foundation. “The interns will receive twelve weeks of on-the-job training.” Brown lea...

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1:09 p.m. — Mario’s Catering

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

Mario Aguirre and his crew from Mario’s Catering park their fleet of trucks on W. 16th St. and prepare to call it a day. They've been at it since long before most Chicagoans e...

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1:53 p.m. — Alex Pissios, Cinespace President

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

Alex Pissios just finished giving a tour to a group of people who do not seem to be directly connected to the film industry. That’s fine with him. “My Uncle Nick was big ...

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2:32 p.m. — 321 Fast Draw

By Daniel Patton Oct 13, 2017

It’s getting close to quitting time for most businesses, but 321 Fast Draw is preparing to work well into the night. “Three videos need to be done for ESPN,” says partn...

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10:20 a.m. — AbelCine

10:58 a.m. — Jeanne Caliendo, “Chicago Med”

11:33 a.m. — Stage 18

12:12 p.m. — Simon Casting

12:40 p.m. — Sheila Brown, CineCares Foundation

1:09 p.m. — Mario’s Catering

1:53 p.m. — Alex Pissios, Cinespace President

2:32 p.m. — 321 Fast Draw

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