Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of special programs for its 34th edition, running April 4 – April
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
What initially seemed like Lindsay Lohan’s endorsement of the new Mean Girls movie took a turn, as reports suggest she is “hurt and disappointed” by a seemingly insensitive joke directed
In a night filled with triumph and surprises, FX and Hulu’s The Bear claimed the spotlight at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday, securing the award for Best Comedy for
Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron discusses the distinct styles he helped craft for Haunted Mansion and You Hurt My Feelings. The new feature Haunted Mansion delivers spooky fun inspired by the famed Disney theme
Jacques Gravett, ACE, is a respected figure in the film and television industry, recognized for his exceptional contributions as an editor. A distinguished member of prestigious organizations such as The Academy
Hopes run high as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) continue talks, signifying a heightened commitment to finding a resolution to the
Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, has announced that visionary creative-industry production leader Brian Smego has joined the company as Managing Director. The announcement was made by
Coors Light, the official beer of the first-ever Leagues Cup, is going all in on soccer this season with a new creative ad by modern culture agency, Alma. Soccer fans are some
The 13th Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival (BWiFF) will be held at Chicago Filmmakers, 1326 W. Hollywood Avenue in Chicago, from July 14-22. The 2023 festival will showcase twenty-three short
Alan Arkin, an esteemed American actor, director, and musician, who carved an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and multifaceted skills has died at 89. His
Reeling Pride Month Film Showcase, presented by Mubi and Chicago Filmmakers, starts tonight at 7PM. In celebration of Pride Month, this June 2nd-30th Chicago Filmmakers will be hosting the special
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are launching CPRU the citywide “Crisis Prevention & Response Unit”, a highly mobile team that
The Writers Guild East and The Writers Guild West called for a strike last week against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after negotiations broke down. This is
The AICP Awards released the Shortlists for the 2023 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and the AICP
Production Studio Method & Madness adds Director Dwayne Logan to its directorial roster. Logan, a Chicago Native, has a passion for telling stories that look into the depth of the
For the first time since 2019 #OTVTonight from Emmy and Webby-nominated non-profit streaming platform OTV – Open Television is returning in-person with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for Fellowship. #OTVTonight: A Return to Fellowship
Cinespace Studios announced the launch of the CineCares Workforce Training program in Toronto to recruit, train and offer meaningful paid work placements on productions filming at Cinespace Studios Toronto to bring new
FX returns to film a pilot in Chicago, following the successful first season of their award-winning series The Bear. The FX pilot Me, We has setup their production office at
The movie AIR, which opens April 5, is a new Apple TV+ original film about Nike’s courting of Michael Jordan. Written by Chicago native and “huge Chicago Bulls fan,” Alex
