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Wilson introduces the 3D Airless Basketball at Slam Dunk Contest

By Reel Chicago Feb 25, 2023

As the Official Basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Chicago based Wilson Sporting Goods Co has once again proven to be one of the most innovative brands in...

CITY NEWS

Chicago Auto Show saw dramatic increase in overall attendance

By Reel Chicago Feb 25, 2023

The 115th edition of the Chicago Auto Show concluded after a successful 10-day run at McCormick Place that saw a dramatic increase in attendance compared to the previous year. ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Smash Virtual electrifies Chicago with virtual production Master Class

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2023

Smash Virtual Production Studios along with Synapse Virtual Production Studios, Framestore and Framestore Pictures hosted a Master Class last week in Virtual Production to a pa...

CHICAGO MADE

MFF presents the Chicago premiere of Good Guy With A Gun

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2023

The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) presents the exclusive Chicago Premiere of Chicago Made Good Guy With A Gun on February 27th to a sold out audience at the renowned Gene Siskel ...

Behind The Scenes

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

REEL MOVES

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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