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Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC reflects on the challenges filming The Woman King

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2023

Set in the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the year 1823, director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s feature The Woman King focuses on the historically inspired but fictio...

FESTIVALS

JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival final weekend February 23-26

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2023

The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival prepares for its final weekend on February 23-26, 2023, with three fascinating films including two premieres. The festival will continue i...

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The House of Representatives signs with west coast JAMM VFX

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2023

JAMM, the independently owned, artist-driven visual effects studio based in Culver City, wanted to expand their reach into the Midwest and felt The House of Representatives (TH...

REEL MOVES

Top NYC sound mixer Brian Battersby relocates to Harbor Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2023

After building a reputation as one of NYC’s go-to sound talents in the commercial world, Brian Battersby heads to Harbor’s studio in Chicago this month. Major brands Bat...

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Geletka+ welcomes Christina Downey as managing director

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2023

Geletka+, Chicago’s fast-growing creative collaboration agency located in the West Loop, today announced the addition of Christina Downey who joins the business as Managing D...

NEW WORK

NAR launches That’s Who We R campaign by Havas Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) unveiled today its fifth iteration of its award-winning That’s Who We R national advertising campaign. This year’s creative demo...

AWARDS

Penelope Koechl to be honored at WGAe Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 22, 2023

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) is proud to announce that it will present Penelope Koechl with the Richard B. Jablow Award for Devoted Service to the Guild at the 7...

CHICAGO MADE

Vision Films to release urban rom-com Pretty Crazy

By Reel Chicago Feb 22, 2023

Vision Films, Inc announces the VOD release of the Chicago centric rom-com Pretty Crazy from director Maurice 'Mo Jones on March 14. The film was co-written and produce...

ONE CHICAGO

200th episode of Chicago P.D. Here’s a sneak peak

By Barbara Roche Feb 22, 2023

Chicago P.D. has reached a significant milestone with the celebration of their 200th episode. If you have been looking forward to a special night, this episode will not disa...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

South Side will not be renewed for Season 4

By Reel Chicago Feb 21, 2023

The Chicago Made critically acclaimed comedy series, South Side, has been canceled by HBO Max after three seasons. Filmed on location in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, ...

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Design veteran Alex Helfers joins Laughlin Constable team

By Reel Chicago Feb 20, 2023

Laughlin Constable (LC), the independent, full-service creative agency, today announced it has named Alex Helfers as EVP, Head of Connected Experiences – a newly created r...

CHICAGO MADE

Ironheart series likely delayed as Disney slows Marvel releases

By Barbara Roche Feb 18, 2023

Disney has applied the brakes on several Marvel releases as it redefines goals and shuffles priorities in content. Even though the long anticipated new Marvel spinoff serie...

Black History Month

Gov Pritzker celebrates Black-Owned businesses in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2023

Black McDonald's Operators Association and Three Black-Owned Businesses Honored at Event Governor Pritzker today joined the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (...

In memoriam

Chicago’s Raquel Welch passed away at age 82

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2023

Iconic Golden Globe-winning actress and model Raquel Welch passed away this week at age 82 after suffering a brief illness. Her son Damon confirmed to the media: "She ...

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