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Filmmaking Ziegelmans’ short based on tragic event

by Dan Patton Aug 6, 2014

Twin brothers Terry and Larry Ziegelman, filmmakers of LA and Chicago, respectively, recently transformed a bizarre workplace tragedy into “9 To 5 Feet Under,” a dark ...

Adman/filmmaker Schulze’s film bows at Black Harvest

By Ed M. Koziarski Aug 5, 2014

Hugh Schulze, the CEO of West Loop marketing communications agency recently turned filmmaker, returned to his home town of Detroit in 2012 to direct his debut dramatic feature...

Burnett involved in city’s new Fifth Star arts awards

By Ruth L Ratny Aug 4, 2014

THE INAUGURAL FIFTH STAR AWARDS to honor “exemplary artists and arts institutions,” as proclaimed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Specia...

Emmy Awards to air on PBS WYCC after 25 year hiatus

By Ruth L Ratny Aug 4, 2014

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) 2014 Emmy Awards ceremony Nov. 1 will be especially auspicious because the 56th an...

3 Chicago film schools make the cut in THR’s ranking

By Ruth L Ratny Jul 31, 2014

Three Chicago area film schools were duly cited in the Hollywood Reporter’s 4th annual widest-ever roundup of the best film schools in the country and while our schools didn�...

Original Six has IRB Rugby match assignment coming up

By Ruth L Ratny Jul 31, 2014

The reigning IRB Rugby World Cup Champion, the internationally heralded New Zealand All Blacks, will play their first US match in 24 years against the USA Rugby Men’s Eagles,...

BTBTH shoots the finale of 45 RV videos next month

By Dan Patton Jul 31, 2014

Web-based media company Big Thinking By The Hour (BTBTH) is completing the last of 45 instructional videos for Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products, maker of...

Siskel’s Black Harvest, Aug. 1-28, best ever at 20

By Ed M. Koziarski Jul 31, 2014

It was 20 years ago that Gene Siskel Film Center director of programming, Barbara Scharres, first launched the Black Harvest Film Festival that continues to be the main theatr...

All-star speakers at Global Mixx Music & Film Forum

By Amber Robbin Jul 30, 2014

Aaliyah Williams, the head of Russell Simmons' new YouTube network, All Def Digital, is one of 15 all-stars speaking at the 8th annual Global Mixx Music and Film Forum Aug. 16-1...

2,500 expected at Optimus’ 19th Block Party Friday

By Ruth L Ratny Jul 30, 2014

Optimus’ president/partner Tom Duff isn’t talking about who the special surprise guest will be at its 19th annual Block Party Friday, Aug. 1, except to say “it’s ...

Super Genius’ car rescue TV reality series bows Aug. 1

By Ruth L Ratny Jul 29, 2014

Super Genius’s all-Chicago produced reality series, “Garage Squad,” devoted to helping gearheads restore their cherished vintage vehicles, will premiere Friday, Aug. 1,...

New Holiday Channel reaches out for content

by Carey Lundin Jul 27, 2014

Award-winning producer Carey Lundin introduces the new Holiday Channel that will celebrate the myriad of holidays, from the obvious to the obscure, year-round, that’s now se...

Tyler Jay’s Tandem bows with nice chunk of work

By Ruth L Ratny Jul 27, 2014

Starting in June shortly after leaving Jerry Rig, Tris3ct’s production/post facility, Tyler Jay has produced and directed three major projects under the Tandem banner of hi...

Getting set for the 12th 48 Hour Film Project Chicago

By Ruth L Ratny Jul 27, 2014

Registration is now open for the 12th annual 48 Hour Film Project Chicago, Aug 22-24, that challenges filmmaking teams of all skill levels to make a short film over ...

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Film industry steps up to grant a 5-year old’s wish

by Daniel Patton Jul 23, 2014

"The end result is a million dollar movie that we shot for under $10,000.” Producer Mo Wagdy During two weeks in July, contributions by hundreds of Chicago film prof...