Frank Vincent, who played New York mob boss Phil Leotardo on “The Sopranos,” stars in the in-production indie “Chicago Overcoat” as The Flowerman, an Outfit hit man taking out a
WHO HE IS: Chad Ashley, director of CGI and a creative director at Somersault, Avenue’s nationally recognized design/effects division.
WHAT HE’S UP TO: At
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
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 Film’s choices for this
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 week. Leigh
Bonny Dolan, artist liaison and executive producer at newly formed Fix, a division of Comma Music, has a job many would kill for.
She introduces
Radar editor Greg Somerlot’s fifth spot for McDonald’s Mighty Kids campaign/Leo Burnett widens the spotlight from individual youths to group activities showing the ever-changing definition of a “mighty kid.”
Running on a pledge to reinvigorate the Illinois Production Alliance and expand its activities to a larger constituency, film and television producer Sandy Gordon was unanimously elected president of the
SCOTT SMITH of Fulton Market Films, formerly a creative director at Leo Burnett and Element 79, is in preproduction on his first feature, “INK,” slated to begin in October.
OPRAH’S AUDIENCE will soon be able to leave the studio and walk across the street to her new fashion boutique at 57 N. Carpenter.
The 4,500-sq.
CHICAGO CINE TECH, a home grown expo for visual media pros set for Sept. 27-29, will focus on new digital technology, its applications and content especially for emerging media.
BEAT PHIL LEE AT BULLRIDING is the challenge the Avenue editor is hurling to creatives who need an excuse to mash up with other creatives after hours
Writer/producer Carey Lundin’s video/web creation, “Citizen Kate,” inadvertently became news in her quest to learn more about presidential candidates and write about them on her web blog.
After nearly a two-year hiatus from the film industry, Zoe Pintzopoulos Borys is back in business as general manager of Fletcher Chicago’s camera rental division.
She
Tom Rovak, S2/Swell’s ace colorist for a dozen years, has been freelancing under the banner of his new company, Highly Defined, Inc., until he opens Chicago’s only independent color room
continues with “Dojo Kid,” edited by Radar’s Greg Somerlot for Leo Burnett’s fourth spot in the series.
Believe Media of L.A. filmed New York’s Mighty Kid Adjenai
IF YOU’RE A PRODUCER with what you feel is a dynamite reality show idea, “America’s Next Producer,” wants to meet you Feb. 24, from noon till 4 p.m. at
THE VENERABLE JOE PYTKA scored his 15th nomination from the DGA’s 26th annual Best Commercial Director Awards.
The other nominees were Dante
THE QUEEN OF DAYTIME is headed for primetime. Oprah’s Harpo Productions sold two reality shows to ABC, the first time she’s attached her name to a
THE QUEEN OF DAYTIME is headed for primetime. Oprah’s Harpo Productions sold two reality shows to ABC, the first time she’s attached her name to a
