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Cinespace joins Sweet Home Chicago live stream event

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020 0 Comment

Sweet Home Chicago Relief & Recovery live stream event packed with Chicago celebs airs May 16 at 5PM CDT on NBC Sports Chicago, the telethon will also simult...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Videoconference and chill with Coors Light

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020 0 Comment

Tired of Zooming? Sick of looking at a Brady Bunch-inspired screen and pretending you're interested? Coors Light feels you. And now the beer and Leo Burnett want to give you a ...

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Behind the scenes of “We Are Optimus”

By Colin Costello May 15, 2020 0 Comment

They are Optimus. Whether it's creating and delivering top-notch, award-winning content or throwing their legendary block party, which was talked about for an entire year... u...

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Full Spectrum Features supports diversity in Indie Films

By Katharin Mraz May 14, 2020 0 Comment

Asian Americans know that having talent and skills in the entertainment industry is [not nearly] half the battle. Every film needs financing; whether it’s raised through ...

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Chicago Filmmakers hints at Reeling festival going virtual

By Katharin Mraz May 14, 2020 0 Comment

Today, Thursday May 14th, The Indie Film Town Hall met to discuss the future of production in Illinois. The panel included Christine Dudley (IPA) Angie Gaffney (IFA), Peter H...

FILM

Chicago’s Gina Rodriguez talks up Velma and ‘Scoob!’

By Reel Chicago May 14, 2020 0 Comment

SCOOB!, a fully animated, full-length Scooby-Doo action adventure for the whole family, reveals how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined with young ...

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FCB & Mayor Lightfoot launch ‘Live from the Library’

By Reel Chicago May 14, 2020 0 Comment

The Obamas and Oprah are among the Chicago celebrities reading children's books across the Chicago Public Library social channels. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public L...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

The first Indie Film Town Hall meeting on Thursday

May 13, 2020 0 Comment

On Thursday, May 14th, the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, the Chicago International Film Festival and Industry days are hosting their first Indie F...

Reel Indie

Trailer for Marcelle/Leonard webseries, ‘BETA’ drops

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020 0 Comment

Peanut Productions, LLC and M|Rising Creative in association with ESSDEE Productions have released the trailer for their new nine-episode webseries, BETA. The dramedy was creat...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Industry thoughts on getting back to work safely

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020 0 Comment

A message from the Illinois Production Alliance. As a film industry professional, you no doubt have seen, read or been sent a wide array of proposed production safety guidel...

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Daufenbach Camera sends a message to the community

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020 0 Comment

Lawrence Daufenbach announces they are open for business. "Brainstorming and finding creative solutions to produce content in a pandemic is no simple task. However, for some...

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Chicago neighborhood food pantries get boost from AT&T

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020 0 Comment

Food pantries and organizations helping residents address food insecurity issues in Chicago’s south and west side neighborhoods are receiving support from AT&T, including...

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Watch the original Wassup! audition video

By Vinny Warren May 13, 2020 0 Comment

Editor's Note: To remind people to check in on friends and family during social distancing and self-quarantining, Budweiser re-visited its iconic 20-year-old 'Wassup' campaign...

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The Chicago Med, Fire & PD Food Bank Trivia Challenge

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020 0 Comment

David Eigenberg hosts a trivia game for contestants from Chicago Fire: Kara Killmer and Miranda Rae Mayo. Chicago P.D.: LaRoyce Hawkins, Jason Beghe and Tracy Spiridakos. Chica...