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As someone that deals in future technologies on a daily basis, I am constantly amazed how long people cling to the outdated tools they are using.Take Firewire, once ubiquitous o...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

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

“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...

Events

November feast of fests, screenings and seminars

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 6, 2015

11/6-7 THE 5th ANNUAL CHICAGO COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL has a new home at the newly refurbished 400 Theatre in Rogers Park, where this weekend, Nov. 6-7, it will screen mor...

AbelCine hosts Open House for new Learning Center

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 4, 2015

The DPs on “Empire” and “Chicago PD” will be among the top production, equipment and tech professionals who will help celebrate the grand opening of AbelCine’s Chicago...

“Radical Grace” doc to spark dialog at Siskel series

By Mike Morgan Nov 4, 2015

“Radical Grace,” the critically acclaimed feature documentary from director Rebecca Parrish of Interchange Productions, backed by actress Susan Sarandon, is partnering with ...

Spike’s “Chiraq” to open Dec. 4; see the trailer here

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 3, 2015

A movie trailer of Spike Lee’s satirical “Chiraq” is part of the announcement that Amazon Studios' first feature film will have a limited release Dec. 4. The early Decembe...

Anderson & Dellos’ Gacy film wins IFP’S “The Pitch”

By Colin Costello Nov 3, 2015

Eric Anderson and Amelia Dellos’ screenplay, “Oriole Park,” a tale about John Wayne Gacy’s decade-long killing spree, won “The Pitch” prize of $20,000 of in-kind ser...

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Thunderbolt’s single cable connectivity in a 4K world

Jodwalis’ Almost Gold studio unites three film pros

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

Governor removes tax credit from endangered list

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

Indie filmmakers: Apply now for Stage 18 work space

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

Father-son filmmakers’ veterans doc screens 11/11

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

“Everyone here at Daily Planet wants to give back”

Hootenanny’s Metzger directs Network Health VFX spots

“Jensen” fundraiser to put the inspiring doc on PBS

November feast of fests, screenings and seminars

AbelCine hosts Open House for new Learning Center

“Radical Grace” doc to spark dialog at Siskel series

Spike’s “Chiraq” to open Dec. 4; see the trailer here

Anderson & Dellos’ Gacy film wins IFP’S “The Pitch”

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