“Chicagoland Shorts” is a series of the best non-mainstream shorts culled from local film festivals, micro- and niche-cinema and film schools
Key Code Media’s Chicago/Central Region branch, led by digital/new media products pro John Connelly, Sr., and now settled into own 6,000-sq. ft.
Credit Leviathan for design and production of the film noir main titles for Starz new original series, “Power,” <span
Unity Studios in Allen Park, which recently graduated 106 students in the inaugural class of the Lifton Institute of Media Skills, will start production in March on a feature film
Advantage Solutions has consolidated AMP Agency, Upshot, Hatch, Genome, and SmallTalk into a single integrated marketing agency now known as Amp. This move directly responds to clients’ growing demand to demonstrate both
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
Burrell Communications Group has joined forces with Toyota and award-winning writer, producer, and director Kenya Barris, to introduce an innovative advertising campaign for the debut of the Toyota Grand Highlander.
In a groundbreaking development for Chicago’s local advertising landscape, Fox Television Stations (FTS) have announced a transformative partnership with Waymark, a leading AI video creation technology company. This collaboration will
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
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
Light Iron colorists Ian Vertovec and Ethan Schwartz detail the big-screen look of the FX series The Old Man. The FX original series The Old Man stars Jeff Bridges as the eponymous
Chris Boden and Kaitlin Sharkey are both joining the WGN sports team in a full-time anchor-reporter capacity. Along with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman, they will cover stories across
Chicago filmmakers release the Indie crime drama feature, The Cleaner. Distributed by 1091 Pictures, the story follows a middle-aged house cleaner who gets caught up in a violent crime after
Acclaimed design-centered animation studio, Hue&Cry, announces this week that Heart, Brains & Nerve has signed on to represent the award-winning Richmond, Virginia company for commercials, film, and content in the Midwest. The creative
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announces July 3rd fireworks along the lakefront to kick off Independence Day Weekend. The event will also act as a celebration for Chicagoans whose diligence in
Reel Chicago congratulates the winners of the 62nd Chicago / Midwest Emmy Awards. A big shout out to two of our loyal advertisers, October TV and WTTW for taking home
South Side co-creator Bashir Salahuddin cannot talk for more than a few minutes without mentioning his mother. He name-checks the neighborhoods, the people, and the food that he got to
Leading production and post house Optimus today announced that it has promoted both Emily Hayes and Ben Winter to Editor. The two have proven themselves with their unique creative voices
SACRED — purveyor of Pain Balm, Pain Lotion, Infused Body Stick and Wellness CBD Tincture — has announced its official sponsorship for the National Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K. The company
28-year veteran innovation specialist will oversee the agency’s customer insights and engagement AbelsonTaylor, the world’s largest independent health and wellness advertising agency, has hired veteran marketing strategist Christopher Dimmock as
