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EP Betsy Steinberg takes the helm of Kartemquin Films

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 17, 2015

On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Kartemquin Films is in the throes of many changes, one of the most significant being the appointment of Betsy Steinberg as its new execu...

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Wooden’s sci-fi indie wins AFM’s Pitch conference prize

By Colin Costello Nov 16, 2015

Chicago producer/director Keaton Wooden’s sci-fi adventure, “Landers,” won the top prize at the Nov. 4-11 American Film Market in Santa Monica -- the prime event...

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Burnett’s Leo Love generosity extends all year round

By Ruth L Ratny and Andrea Wassel Nov 16, 2015

For the third consecutive year, the Leo Love Giving Tree, in the 21st floor lobby of the Leo Burnett building, exemplifies the good hearts and generosity of the agency’s ...

Unlike Lee’s “Chiraq,” Pierce’s TV show is true life

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 16, 2015

One year before Spike Lee began filming his widely hyped “Chiraq” in Chicago, local filmmaker William D. Pierce already had produced the pilot for his "Chiraq" TV serie...

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Thunderbolt’s single cable connectivity in a 4K world

By Gary Adcock Nov 12, 2015

As someone that deals in future technologies on a daily basis, I am constantly amazed how long people cling to the outdated tools they are using.Take Firewire, once ubiquitous o...

Jodwalis’ Almost Gold studio unites three film pros

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 12, 2015

Linas Jodwalis’ new design-driven studio, Almost Gold, is striking gold with its collaboration with two well-established visual media experts, and will open its doors (literal...

Sandro’s photos exhibit at Int’l Camerimage Film Fest

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 12, 2015

THREE CHICAGO CAMERA PROS will be among the hundreds of distinguished media and entertainment notables throughout the world who will gather for the 27th annual Camerimage Film F...

Governor removes tax credit from endangered list

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 11, 2015

After four months of concern over how future film business would be affected by the suspension of the Illinois Filmmakers Tax Credits -- a consequence of the state’s on-going ...

1,200 expected at AICP Show 11/12 at new event venue

By Mike Morgan Nov 10, 2015

Thursday night’s Annual AICP Show: "The Art & Technique of the American Commercial," as it’s formally designated, always bows June at New York’s Museum of Modern ...

Indie filmmakers: Apply now for Stage 18 work space

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 10, 2015

Calling all independent filmmakers! Starting today, Nov. 10, you may apply online for shared work space in upcoming Stage 18 Chicago, the area’s first media and ent...

Local filmmaker’s doc take on life on the South Side

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 10, 2015

While Spike Lee’s “Chiraq” will be in limited theatres next month, amid controversy surrounding its depiction of the South Side, there’s a locally made film that de...

Father-son filmmakers’ veterans doc screens 11/11

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 9, 2015

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, photographers Kurt Gerber and his son, Nick Gerber, will preview a feature doc they made traveling on motorcycles through the cities and towns of Histo...

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MPG’s Angelou doc to air on PBS “American Masters”

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 9, 2015

“MAYA ANGELOU: THE PEOPLE’S POET,” the feature doc being produced by Media Process Group’s Bob Hercules and Keith Walker, will air on PBS’ “American Masters” when ...

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“Everyone here at Daily Planet wants to give back”

By Andrea Wassel Nov 9, 2015

Giving back is a given among Chicago’s creative community. This is the first in a series about who and how these gifts are being made this season. A couple of summers ago, a...

Hootenanny’s Metzger directs Network Health VFX spots

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 6, 2015

Hootenanny editor/designer Graham Metzger can add “director” to his list of accomplishments, having directed three broadcast spots for Network Health of Wisconsin, via Chica...

“Jensen” fundraiser to put the inspiring doc on PBS

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 6, 2015

Chicago owes its glorious parkland to visionary landscape architect Jens Jensen, whose genius is described in “Jens Jensen: The Living Green,” director Carey Lundin’s awar...

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