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Time’s Schickel boosts James’ “Stevie”

Apr 1, 2003

L.A. producer shares
perspectives at workshop

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 25, 2003

Stephen Simon It's not often that a Hollywood feature producer of Stephen Simon's stature comes to town to talk to filmmakers. He's the producer of 25 movies in 25 years, inc...

L.A. producer shares
perspectives at workshop

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 25, 2003

Stephen Simon It's not often that a Hollywood feature producer of Stephen Simon's stature comes to town to talk to filmmakers. He's the producer of 25 movies in 25 year...

Fletcher supplies cameras for new ESPN-HD cable

Mar 21, 2003

For more than five years, Tom Fletcher has tirelessly promoted high definition and watched the market for the high-end digital technology expand, albeit, more slowly than origin...

Montreal subs for ?Wicker Park’ in Lakeshore/ MGM’s new movie

Mar 21, 2003

If Mayor Daley were outraged over the filming of "Chicago" in Toronto, can you imagine his sputter over the filming of "Wicker Park" in Montreal? The mayor's ire might grow e...

Second film upcoming for corporate editor McKay

Mar 21, 2003

Manning Productions' senior editor Chris McKay is preparing to direct his second feature. Production of suspense thriller, "Light," is scheduled for summer, with a budget of "u...

Benefit for IFP grant winner to raise additional funds

Mar 21, 2003

IFP/Chicago 2003 Production Fund winner Karen Friedberg holds a benefit for her film, "King of the Tango," to raise additional finishing funds not covered by the IFP's $85,000 ...

‘Barber Shop 2’ to film here—if Chicago Studio City stages remain open

Mar 21, 2003

If Chicago Studio City is sold before the July start date, "Barber Shop 2" could be filmed in in Los Angeles. "Of course, we'd try to find another place in Chicago," said lin...

REELSCENE: PRODUCTION NEWS

Mar 21, 2003

WATCH FOR "SAUDI ARABIA, a Complicated Ally," a special presentation of A&E to run almost immediately from Kurtis Productions. Bill Kurtis, Post Effects' producers Scott Jacobs...

First new film house in ages opens

Mar 20, 2003

A scene from Giraffe's comedy PSA for ASHA Last year, however, partner Eric Goldstein and Tory Sheehan of Minneapolis quietly opened their Giraf...

Message board a sounding board
of expert praise for Grammy audio

Mar 12, 2003

Perhaps the only thing richer than the 5.1 Surround Sound of the recent HDTV Grammy awards telecast is the chorus of praise that the shows' producers have been hearing since the...

Kung-fu feature 7 years in production close to finish

Mar 12, 2003

By Ruth L Ratny Martial arts superstar Ho-Sung Pak, known to combat fiends, stars in the fantasy "Book of Swords" Man Sung Son's fast-paced martial arts movie, "Bo...

Lending into first year of 3 year,
$900,000 PBS documentary

Mar 12, 2003

Nomadic Pictures' Tod Lending Tod Lending makes no little plans. The socially-minded filmmaker is embarking on a three-year, $900,000 documentary that will have national PB...

Lending into first year of 3 year, $900,000 PBS documentary

Mar 12, 2003

Nomadic Pictures' Tod Lending Tod Lending makes no little plans. The socially-minded filmmaker is embarking on a three-year, $900,000 documentary that will have national ...

Reel Scene; News briefs

Mar 12, 2003

DAVE CARLSON'S Bucktown Pictures has formed a strategic alliance with sales rep Tom Buyssler's Hi Road Productions, with an eye towards expanding its commercial work. Bucktown ...

Feldmann rests on mattress laurels

Mar 12, 2003

Retail expert Shirley Feldmann with stuffed Serta sheep promoted in one of the spots Retail expert Shirley Feldmann spent five months producing and directing one of the bigge...

Industry rally set for Oscar Sunday

Mar 12, 2003

What better occasion than the Academy Awards to focus attention on the Illinois visual media industry. That's what the Illinois Production Alliance rally Sunday, March 23 is co...

Groundbreaker opens WIDC Fest;
5,000 expected March 14-23

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 12, 2003

WIDC presents filmmaker Yvonne Welbon with its action award March 15.Women in the Directors Chair's 22th annual film festival March 14-23 opens with an important documentary by...

Casting director helms ghost story in feature debut

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 4, 2003

Windy City Films director Tony DeGuide. "Casting is my strong point," says Tony DeGuide, by way of explaining the impressive talent that he has assembled for his featu...

Distributor financing urban filmmaker’s new horror film

By Ed M. Koziarski Mar 4, 2003

America's first serial killer was buried face down. H. H. Holmes, known as Dr. Death , was America's first known serial killer, convicted and executed for a string of murders...

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CAFM gears up for its 16th Annual Holiday Hurrah

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Time’s Schickel boosts James’ “Stevie”

L.A. producer shares
perspectives at workshop

L.A. producer shares
perspectives at workshop

Fletcher supplies cameras for new ESPN-HD cable

Montreal subs for ?Wicker Park’ in Lakeshore/ MGM’s new movie

Second film upcoming for corporate editor McKay

Benefit for IFP grant winner to raise additional funds

‘Barber Shop 2’ to film here—if Chicago Studio City stages remain open

REELSCENE: PRODUCTION NEWS

First new film house in ages opens

Message board a sounding board
of expert praise for Grammy audio

Kung-fu feature 7 years in production close to finish

Lending into first year of 3 year,
$900,000 PBS documentary

Lending into first year of 3 year, $900,000 PBS documentary

Reel Scene; News briefs

Feldmann rests on mattress laurels

Industry rally set for Oscar Sunday

Groundbreaker opens WIDC Fest;
5,000 expected March 14-23

Casting director helms ghost story in feature debut

Distributor financing urban filmmaker’s new horror film

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