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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

By Colin Costello Nov 6, 2017

Anna Parker promoted to Chief Strategy Officer at Havas Havas Chicago announced that it has promoted Anna (Newburn) Parker to Chief Strategy Officer. She joins Havas Chicago�...

So your brand wants to be a social media rockstar

By Lorna Sheehan Nov 3, 2017

Social Media Strategist, Lorna Sheehan, worked as a Promotional Events Coordinator for eight years before launching digital media company Big Broad Media, LLC. She uses creative...

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American Film Market opens for shoppers of film and TV

Nov 3, 2017

It’s where dreams are born and the flames of hope are fanned as filmmakers, distributors, writers, producers, actors and actresses descend upon the Santa Monica Loews for the ...

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Rocket Film, Telly Awards, Daufenbach in the news

By Daniel Patton Nov 3, 2017

Rocket Film signs Dawn Rao and Sam Sloma Rocket Films announced on Halloween that Chicagoans Dawn Rao and Sam Sloma will handle Midwest representation for the bicoastal produ...

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Kia, The Rock, Finish Line in the news

By Colin Costello Nov 2, 2017

David&Goliath for Kia David&Goliath has dropped a new campaign for its successful Kia client and this time the brand is taking a new route. And guess what? The hamsters must ...

YouTube Red enlists Sarofsky for series intro

By Colin Costello Nov 2, 2017

When Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television* creator Rawson Marshall Thurber (director of Central Intelligence, We're The Millers, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) and his...

AICP Next Awards at Siskel Film Center

By Daniel Patton Nov 2, 2017

The AICP Next Awards will offer much more than a screening of new and experiential media on Monday night. Beginning with cocktails and hor d'oeuvres at 6 p.m., the event’s...

“The Tale of Four” speaks to everyone

By Daniel Patton Oct 31, 2017

Truth, love, and dignity are just a few of the issues addressed in the 20-minute short film, “The Tale of Four,” directed by Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe (Empire, Precious)...

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BK, Hulu, and “People Die in This Movie” in the news

Oct 30, 2017

Today’s Reel Thing keeps us in the Halloween spirit(s) with some creepy news from around the world of advertising and film. Last week, we reported on Fox’s All City and t...

Burnett and Samsung’s cure for “Low Battery Anxiety”

By Colin Costello Oct 30, 2017

I’ve been in this situation way too many times. I’m streaming Netflix on my phone streaming Spotify and suddenly my once inviting Green Lantern-green battery icon changes co...

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