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Spot producers move into features with Christian film

By Ed M. Koziarski Apr 9, 2004

Waukegan commercial house Glasshouse Entertainment have moved into their new Chicago office and set up shop to begin production on their first feature film, "Throwing Stones.""T...

DuSablean shoots hip-hop feature farce with ties to R. Kelly, Public Enemy

By Ed M. Koziarski Apr 9, 2004

Mark Armstrong has gone through three versions, two directors and a manager in the evolution of his "epic gothic hip-hop farce" "Chickenhead Bound."It started in 1999 as a skit ...

Film Center honors John Woo

Apr 9, 2004

This summer's hot ticket will be for "Mission Possible: An Evening with John Woo" June 12 when special guest of the Gene Siskel Film Center's June 12 Annual Gala will be the int...

Up and Down the Avenue

Apr 9, 2004

THE WAGE TAX CREDIT BILL (HB 5180) is en route to a five-year extension, having passed the Illinois house and is now under consideration by the state senate. Originally a...

Looking for a movie tonight? Catch one of these non-traditional film series

By Ed M. Koziarski Apr 9, 2004

Chicago boasts one of the biggest and most vibrant independent film scenes in America, in terms of both production and outlets. To prove the point, Chicago is experienci...

Production pros Weir and Sanders open full-service Vagabond Audio for spots

Apr 9, 2004

Vagabond Audio is the new audio post house of engineer/sound designer Drew Weir and producer Rise Sanders that officially will open April 28 in River East Plaza. The full-s...

Bucktown woman feels safer with Nic around

Apr 9, 2004

Nicolas Cage is stalking me! He's outside my Bucktown apartment morning, noon and night ? everytime I look out my window, or walk out the door - there he is! Luckily, I think ...

Reed’s Bam Studio moves to new space

Apr 9, 2004

Brian Reed's Bam Studio has moved into Spots BME's former audio room, the only audio room in the Midwest designed by Russ Berger, who is considered one of the two top accoustica...

REELSCREEN: News & Notes – 04/09/04

Apr 9, 2004

TRADEMARK CONFLICT NOT FUNNY. Second City Television (SCTV) took umbrage over the SCTV acronym of the new Stand-Up Comedy Television cable channel and told the upstart channel t...

Rising local director’s

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 29, 2004

Juan Frausto finally has his foot in the Hollywood door. His third film, "Once Upon a Time in the Hood," plays in the 20th Annual Chicago Latino International Film Festival. T...

Settlement made with talent agency over non-payment of fees to actors

Mar 29, 2004

A law suit started by an actress, who had not been paid a $700 fee for four months and brought against Park Ridge talent agency McBlaine & Associates, was settled after five mon...

Duo’s decision to focus on screenplays pays off with $11,000 top prize

Mar 29, 2004

The husband-and-wife team of Beth and Gary Hoover have forsaken all others, so to speak, to concentrate on a screenwriting career in Chicago. Their focus and determination ...

New Edit Diva owners Hilt, Szatos aim to be next big post house in town

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 29, 2004

Two local freelance editors who opened their own full-service post house last month are already seeing client demand rising to fill the capacity of their single Avid Adrenaline ...

Two Chicago feature-length docs to screen at 2nd Doc Festival April 1-11

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 29, 2004

With documentaries gaining in interest with both filmmakers and the public, the April 1-11 2nd annual Chicago International Documentary Festival should handily achieve its goal ...

Internet pioneers gear up for debut of 24/7 stand-up comedy channel

Mar 29, 2004

No sooner was the new Standup Comedy Television (SCTV) cable channel announced than "people were dropping off their resumes and show ideas," said program director Peter Kimball,...

DeLong’s doc a provocative look at growing animal rights law movement

Mar 29, 2004

Michelle De Long: Her doc shows the growing movement toward animal rights law. Attorney Amy Breyer is Illinois' only practicioner of animal rights law. If you're one of th...

Urban Pictures’ actioner “Hostage” gets April 1 West Side theatre premiere

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 29, 2004

The third feature film from independent production company Urban Pictures premieres April 1 at Inner City Entertainment's Lawndale Theater.Devin Wesley stars as a former cop wh...

Ben Hollis’ doc tells of the rise and fall of a legendary Brit entertainer

Mar 29, 2004

When Ben Hollis was in London two years ago, he stayed at a bed and breakfast owned by the author of a book about a legendary English cabaret and variety star. After learni...

REELSCREEN: News & Notes – 03/29/04

Mar 29, 2004

ARMY ON THE MARCH. Leo Burnett's Ray Swift produced a five-minute Army Special Forces recruitment video called "Surveillance" and a 60 and 30 that was edited Optimus' Craig Lewa...

X-Ray’s first feature gets positve response during L.A. shopping trip

Mar 29, 2004

"Cup of My Blood" got an L.A. reception that was "universally enthusiastic" last week when filmmakers Lance Catania and co-producers Noel Olken and Kenny Nilsson shopped the fea...

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Two Chicago feature-length docs to screen at 2nd Doc Festival April 1-11

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