With his next feature film, Laura Louise, set to shoot in Chicago this fall, Producer / Director, Duane Edwards sat down with Reel Chicago to talk about his directing style,
Chicago-made indie film, Monuments, is finally set to grace the big screen in its hometown with two special screenings at the historic Music Box Theatre this June. Directed by Jack
DOC CHICAGO, an initiative by and for local documentary filmmakers, partners with Chicago Filmmakers to launch a new series of quarterly screenings and discussions. The DOC CHICAGO@Chicago Filmmakers series will
Chicago-based writer-director Larry Ziegelman is bringing his award-winning short film Grave Expectations to the East Coast, where it will continue its festival run with screenings at the FirstGlance Film Festival
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, taking place April 3 – 14, unveils its full program of 51 features and 30 shorts from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal and the
Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, announces an exciting line-up of six competition shows and six special programs for its 35th edition, running April
Barking Owl, creators of award-winning music, sound design, audio mixing, and sonic branding, is opening an office in Chicago at the Working From_ facilities of The Hoxton Chicago. Currently with offices in
The powerful short documentary Incident opens on a quiet midsummer evening in Chicago’s South Shore. The stillness is abruptly broken as a man dashes into the street, stumbling before he
Chicago-based screenwriter Eric Anderson is once again making waves in the industry, securing his third consecutive spot on The Grey List with The Lot, a high-energy horror-comedy that unleashes an
A compelling documentary film about Ireland’s only dwarf powerlifter, Laoch: Defy the Odds, makes its North American premiere at the Chicago Irish Film Festival on Saturday, March 1. Produced by Chicago-based Lotus Beast Productions, the film
Editors Note: Reel Chicago’s The Reel Black List isn’t just about February—it’s about honoring the Black creatives, leaders, and visionaries who shape Chicago’s film, TV, advertising, music, and media industries
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), has announced the winner of the Festival’s annual poster competition. The Chicago Latino Film
Michael X. Flores, a celebrated film editor and Professor at DePaul University, has been officially inducted into the prestigious American Cinema Editors (ACE). This honor recognizes Flores’s outstanding contributions to
The Chicago-made groundbreaking half hour pilot, The Come Up, is gaining international recognition for its raw and authentic portrayal of Chicago youth navigating life through the lens of slam poetry.
To celebrate the Chicago International Film Festival’s (CIFF) 60th anniversary, this year’s campaign—titled “Movies that Move You”—features the voice of Chicago’s own John C. Reilly and beautifully crafted visuals that
John Ashton, the beloved American actor best known for his memorable roles in iconic films of the 1980s and 1990s, passed away at the age of 76. In a career
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago will present the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-14, 2025. Every year, artists are invited from around the world to submit a
For nearly 95 years, the Music Box Theatre has been a haven for countless passionate moviegoers, providing unique programming 365 days a year. The recent renovation is complete. With just a
Filming has officially begun for Wendy Jo Carlton’s highly anticipated independent feature Lucy is a Loser, exploring the healing power of weirdness, music, and human connection. Set in the vibrant
The Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema in collaboration with the Chicago Film Office, will present the Chicago premiere of Zhang Yudi’s acclaimed film The Midsummer’s Voice on September 22. Sponsored by
