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Events

A Taste of Filmscape, Classes Now Live, Instagram Takeovers, and More!

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2022

Did you miss NAB? Free audience registration is still open for Filmscape Chicago 2022! See all the newest film and television production gear, plus classes, demos, networking a...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Here’s what’s filming this week on the streets of Chicago May 9-13

By Barbara Roche May 7, 2022

Chicago Med and P.D. have both wrapped for the season. Chicago Fire will be filming their finale this week. It is promised to be the top finale of all times according to showru...

CITY NEWS

Bally’s in River West wins the jackpot as Chicago’s first casino

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2022

Bally's Casino is coming to Chicago. The city has chosen Bally’s Corporation to be the recipient of its sole casino license and the developer to create a world-class casi...

CITY NEWS

Mayor’s new Chicagwa Water campaign offers Chicago water in a can

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2022

The City has a new branding campaign to promote Chicago’s water quality in honor of National Drinking Water Week. Chicagwa. Lake Michigan water on a can. Area artists wer...

NEW WORK

TEMPTATIONS Kitten treats can help you be your kitten’s favorite human

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2022

For the first time, the TEMPTATIONS brand is introducing a line of TEMPTATIONS Kitten treats. Just like the TEMPTATIONS treats adult cats know and love, the new treats are the ...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers is offering a free Illinois Tax Incentives Seminar

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2022

Chicago Filmmakers is offering a free in person seminar on Illinois tax incentives for independent productions, co-presented with the Illinois Film Office and Full Spectrum Fea...

REEL BUSINESS

Apache brings life to McDonald’s new Screenwriter Initiative

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2022

Apache brought their post-production coloring techniques to Spotlight Dorado, McDonalds newest campaign that vows to make a change and help amplify the unheard voices of t...

MEDIA

The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2022

As the devastation unfolds in Ukraine, political activist and author Claudia Clark delivers a potent reminder of the importance of alliances between countries and world leaders...

Events

Join Christine Dudley at IFA for virtual meeting on IL Film Tax Incentive

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2022

Join the Illinois Production Alliance Executive Director Christine Dudley and Chicago Media Angels Executive Director Ted Reilly for an in-depth virtual conversation on the I...

NEW WORK

MERGE debuts new creative spots for Land O’Frost campaign

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2022

MERGE, a premium storytelling technology company and its client Land O'Frost, Inc., one of the nation’s best-selling brands of pre-sliced deli meats, announced the debut of ...

REEL PRO

The Wachowskis auction memorabilia from The Matrix, Cloud Atlas and more

By Reel Chicago May 4, 2022

The Wachowskis will auction their collection of memorabilia, props, concept art, costumes, awards and souvenirs from their signature films such as The Matrix, Cloud Atlas, The ...

SPOTLIGHT

The Second City launches Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2022

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is announces the creation of The Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming comedians. Named...

REEL BUSINESS

Duncan Hines makes birthdays a little sweeter for kids in need

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2022

Duncan Hines, a brand of Chicago based Conagra Brands, believes that birthdays are special and everyone should have the opportunity to celebrate. That's why the creators of...

REEL BUSINESS

Chance the Rapper and Ben & Jerry’s celebrate those who teach

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2022

Chance the Rapper dished out the first ceremonial scoop to honor a group of people who are as selfless as they are instrumental in helping all people to thrive: teachers. ...

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A Taste of Filmscape, Classes Now Live, Instagram Takeovers, and More!

Here’s what’s filming this week on the streets of Chicago May 9-13

Bally’s in River West wins the jackpot as Chicago’s first casino

Mayor’s new Chicagwa Water campaign offers Chicago water in a can

TEMPTATIONS Kitten treats can help you be your kitten’s favorite human

Chicago Filmmakers is offering a free Illinois Tax Incentives Seminar

Apache brings life to McDonald’s new Screenwriter Initiative

The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel

Join Christine Dudley at IFA for virtual meeting on IL Film Tax Incentive

MERGE debuts new creative spots for Land O’Frost campaign

The Second City launches Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI

Duncan Hines makes birthdays a little sweeter for kids in need

Chance the Rapper and Ben & Jerry’s celebrate those who teach

Columnists

Barbara Roche

Colin Costello

Joia DaVida

Jessica Velle

Megan Penn

Barbara Roche

Colin Costello

Joia DaVida

Jessica Velle

Megan Penn