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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 ...

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...

DHV hires executive producer to ramp up new show and multimedia services

Apr 9, 2004

Alex Epstein, who got his video start at a tiny Alaska TV station, has brought his 20 years of television programming experience to Del Hall Video. As executive producer for de...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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