With the advent of Labor Day, when white shoes are tucked in the back of the closet, and sunlight vanishes all-too-early, a pent-up avalanche of non-theatrical films descends up...
While Daniel Kraus has made three features, he's now concentrating on the cinema-verite documentary. The WORK series, as Kraus terms it, is inspired by the writings of Studs...
directed by Amy Weber of the Radish Creative Group, Southfield, Mich., and head coach Lovie Smith make a Comcast Triple Play in two spots promoting the bundle of cable, telephon...
DIRECTOR ROBERT TOWNSEND will be among the esteemed group of industry professionals celebrating IFP's first Independent Film Gala, Sept. 28 at Salvage One. All proceeds wi...
As one of the growing number of editorial companies delving into production of visual communications, Machete Edit & Design could have a leg up with the recent addition of a sec...
After 28 years as the king of kid commercials, the leader of the little people, Bob Ebel has closed shop. His building is up for sale. He's not leaving the business, just unburd...
For the past four months, camera operator/second unit DP Andy Sparaco has been working non-stop in bustling, booming New Orleans, now ranked as the third biggest film center in ...
WHO SHE IS: As Women in Film/Chicago's essential Career Development chair, Lisa Wilson and her committee plan and organize some 30 events each year? undoubtedly the larges...
Weeks before Flashpoint Academy officially opens next month, new students helped produce their first film, an 8-minute short that academic dean Paula Froehle says "turned out be...
Drew Weir and Ris? Sanders, husband-and-wife partners in audio post house Vagabond, enjoyed a practical third anniversary celebration in May. They invested in a $20,000 Avi...
When Filmworkers Club/Astro Labs takes delivery of new digital imaging equipment that's expected momentarily, Chicago will have its second DI pipeline service for spots and feat...
Actress Aunjanue Ellis went to Brian Reed's Bam Studios for ADR work on her new movie, "Cover," directed by Bill Duke. Scheduled for September, 2007 release through 20the Cent...
DIRECTOR KEVIN SMITH of Backyard Productions of L.A. and Chicago departs from his role of directing commercials to helm a 20-minute short titled "Bubblerama" around town this w...
Perseverance, fresh approaches and talent, of course, are always the cornerstones of an enduring, successful career. Those qualities are exemplified and illuminated in Women in...
Hollywood film and TV director John Hancock has returned to his theatre roots. "The Brother," the play he wrote and directed, previews Aug. 23 at the Theatre Building Chicago. ...
Call the Chicago Cine Tech Expo a labor of love for expo producers Helena and Man Sung Son. Their goal for the Sept. 27-29 showcase is not profit ("we only want to cover expe...
New Chicago filmmakers and returning hometown veterans mark a strong contingent of locally connected productions at The Black Harvest International Festival at the Gene Siskel F...
The 14th Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival returns with "exceptionally strong documentaries, the usual lineup of cult films, and quite a bit of sex in the features," said...
JONATHAN ELIOT'S screenplay "Tennis With Jesus" gets a staged reading courtesy of IFP/Chicago, Aug. 21 at Victory Gardens Theatre. The story follows a California tennis tournam...
WHO HE IS: Rich Schiller, owner of Rich Schiller Studio, Inc., sculptural 3D model maker for commercials, print, illustrations and packaging. WHAT HE DOES: Turns the visual i...
