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Showrunner Anthony Sparks reveals his journey from Chicago to LA

By Barbara Roche & Troy Pryor Apr 5, 2023

We had the joy of meeting up in a zoom interview with Anthony Sparks, television showrunner, writer-producer, and playwright, originally from Chicago's south side. Trust me whe...

FILM

What the critics are saying about Air

By Reel Chicago Apr 5, 2023

The movie AIR, which opens April 5, is a new Apple TV+ original film about Nike's courting of Michael Jordan. Written by Chicago native and “huge Chicago Bulls fan,” Al...

ACCOUNT WINS

Laughlin Constable named national agency of record for Vienna Beef

By Reel Chicago Apr 4, 2023

Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service creative agency, today announced it has been named national agency of record for the legendary hot dog company Vienna Beef fol...

In memoriam

Highdive managing partner Louis Slotkin dies at 51

By Reel Chicago Apr 4, 2023

The Chicago advertising family was hit with a loss as news spread this morning of the passing of Louis Slotkin, the beloved co-owner and managing partner of Highdive. Slotkin d...

FESTIVALS

Cinema Femme Short Film Festival announces full lineup of films

By Reel Chicago Apr 4, 2023

Cinema Femme Magazine, presenter of Cinema Femme Short Film Festival announced the full lineup of films selected in its first in-person festival in a series of four short film...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire: Casey is back!

By Barbara Roche Apr 3, 2023

We can't say why or for how long but Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer) has returned to Chicago Fire to work on a special task force at Engine 51 in this Wednesday's episode, Danger Is...

ONE CHICAGO

The Reel Women of Chicago Fire

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2023

Editor's Note: As we reach the end of Women's History Month, it’s important to recognize the Reel Women who play the heroes in our favorite One Chicago dramas. Today we celeb...

ONE CHICAGO

The Reel Women of Chicago Med

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2023

Editor's Note: As we reach the end of Women's History Month, it’s important to recognize the Reel Women who play the heroes in our favorite One Chicago dramas. Today we celeb...

ONE CHICAGO

The Reel Women of Chicago P.D.

By Reel Chicago Mar 31, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we reach the end of Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the Reel Women who play the heroes in our favorite One Chicago dramas. Today we c...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: SAG Award Nominee Amber Friendly

By Amber Friendly Mar 30, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we reach the end of Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the Reel Women who play the heroes in our favorite One Chicago dramas. Today we c...

FILM

CTA partners with Chicago Film Archives for year-long film exhibition

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2023

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), in partnership with the Chicago Film Archives (CFA), today announced the launch of a new, one-of-a-kind temporary art installation now play...

Events

FACETS hosts Intimacy Coordination Panel after Body Parts screening

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2023

FACETS has added a special panel discussion to the screenings of the film, Body Parts on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The panel will be lead by Jessica Steinrock, CEO of Intimacy ...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Director of Development and Promotions, Surita Mansukhani

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Editor, founder & president of Hootenanny, Liz Tate

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

UNION

The COVID-19 Safety Agreement and related protocols will soon expire

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2023

Agreement Matches May 11 Date Federal Government is Ending its COVID Public Health Emergency The (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Interna...

REEL MOVES

Director Matt Pittroff partners with Mo Butler and Corner Content

By Reel Chicago Mar 30, 2023

Comedy director Matt Pittroff, known as an actor’s director and for his distinctive art direction, and his WorkingStiff Production Company joins forces with two women-owned a...

FILM

How a Chicago area screenwriter sold Air

By Reel Chicago Mar 29, 2023

The movie AIR, which opens April 5, originated with screenwriter Alex Convery, a self-described “huge Chicago Bulls fan,” who says, like many, he was obsessed with The Last...

Events

Camera Ambassador presents Heart to Heart: Lens to Lens

By Reel Chicago Mar 29, 2023

Heart to Heart returns for its second iteration, empowering BIPOC, Femme, and LGBTQ+ film industry newcomers. Sponsored by Mad Panda Lab and Monet Productions, Heart to Hea...

REEL WOMEN

French Butter salutes its women leaders to mark Women’s History Month

By Reel Chicago Mar 29, 2023

French Butter, the food and beverage production company, has capped its recent surge of attention-getting work by celebrating the role women play in its sales, management and g...

REEL BUSINESS

All new Turtle Wax will stop your streaking problem

By Reel Chicago Mar 29, 2023

Turtle Wax, the iconic car care brand and a leader in the overall car care category, has announced the launch of a new, innovative product line – Streak-Free Mist – just in...

TOP STORIES

Jake Lockett bids an emotional farewell to Chicago Fire

Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists joins The SCL

Havas Chicago Names Frank Dattalo as CCO

Showrunner Anthony Sparks reveals his journey from Chicago to LA

What the critics are saying about Air

Laughlin Constable named national agency of record for Vienna Beef

Highdive managing partner Louis Slotkin dies at 51

Cinema Femme Short Film Festival announces full lineup of films

Chicago Fire: Casey is back!

The Reel Women of Chicago Fire

The Reel Women of Chicago Med

The Reel Women of Chicago P.D.

Reel Women: SAG Award Nominee Amber Friendly

CTA partners with Chicago Film Archives for year-long film exhibition

FACETS hosts Intimacy Coordination Panel after Body Parts screening

Reel Women: Director of Development and Promotions, Surita Mansukhani

Reel Women: Editor, founder & president of Hootenanny, Liz Tate

The COVID-19 Safety Agreement and related protocols will soon expire

Director Matt Pittroff partners with Mo Butler and Corner Content

How a Chicago area screenwriter sold Air

Camera Ambassador presents Heart to Heart: Lens to Lens

French Butter salutes its women leaders to mark Women’s History Month

All new Turtle Wax will stop your streaking problem

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