Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their
Lakehouse Partners has added award-winning industry veteran Sean K. Burley to lead its digital integrations practice. Sean will partner closely with founders Larry Byrne and Paul Mavis to expand its
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference is
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
AICP announced the lineup of the Awards Committee for the 2023 AICP Awards. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production and agency ranks, the
Black History Month 2023 served up an opportunity for dozens of notable Black advertising creatives and entrepreneurs to look to the future, as Chicago house music pioneer Vince Lawrence’s music
Long established in the Chicago production community, Jenny Lumpkin, has made a move. A BIG MOVE — She’s off to NYC, taking on the newly created position of Director of
With results of its recent leadership elections finalized, the AICP kicks off the new year with an impressive balance of women represented in leadership roles and new faces at two
Chicago woman-owned post house Hootenanny has moved their studio from their long-time Streeterville location to the West Loop neighborhood. The new space at 328 S Jefferson is housed in a
Troy Pryor, producer and founder of Creative Cypher, and Sheila R. Brown Vice President of Equity & Inclusion at AICP, and the former Executive Director of CineCares, will be discussing
The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of
Please join the filmmakers and cast for the Chicago premiere of the powerful award winning short film, Sons of Toledo. The evening will be hosted by Chicago Ad Federation’s Diversity
Sheila R. Brown carries her passion and years of expertise in creating diversity, equity and inclusion in the film industry, to the newly created position at AICP as VP, Equity
The AICP/Midwest Meet. Drink. Talk. was a huge success last night. Friends, colleagues and co-workers gathered for a much needed social evening at the Tunnel on Kinzie in an event created
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 its latest collaboration with television
The Chicago film community is sadden by the loss of film pioneer Jeff Marpé, executive producer, director and founder of Line 9 Productions who passed away suddenly on July 14th.
“Netflix went out and there and found a group of amazing filmmakers who you may not be aware of but should be, and their storytelling power is universal,” – –
Noisefloor welcomes singer/songwriter, filmmaker, and writer Carly Glenn to the family. Carly has worked in production for almost 3 years and brings many talents to the table. “Carly is a
Yesterday, members of the AICP Midwest held their second townhall, discussing the best practices for the safety of crew and everyone on set while filming. With the Chicago Film Office
AICP Midwest presents: A Look Forward Crew Safety and Filming Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:30 am CST Via Zoom A town hall Q & A for crew on navigating the
