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TUFF seeks action on diversity officer

Sep 29, 2003

The United Filmmakers Foundation (TUFF) is gearing up to do battle with DCEO, the Illinois Film Office and the governor, if necessary, to fulfill their promise of a diversity of...

Improvements in treasurer’s film loans

Sep 29, 2003

State treasurer Judy Baar Topinka State treasurer Judy Baar Topinka wants filmmakers to know that her department's two-year old Lights, Camera! Illinois low- interest loans a...

Industry leader Leo Cassettari dies

Sep 29, 2003

Leo Cassettari, one of Chicago's great production and post leaders and inspiration for 40 years, died Sept. 25 from a lengthy battle with cancer. His friend Tony Izzo calle...

Broadview gives an old show a new look

Sep 29, 2003

Broadview gives an old show a new look A new version and a new season of HDTV's popular before-and-after "New Spaces" bows Oct. 1 (7:30 p.m. local time), the first of ...

REELSCENE: News and Notes 9/29/03

Sep 29, 2003

BBDO OPTS OUT. BBDO declined to participate in the review for Tourism's $12 million account. Agency CEO Tonise Paul said "agency resources could be better utilized serving othe...

Film represented at Governor’s Summit

Sep 29, 2003

When the Governor's Economic Summit convened at UIC a few weeks ago, the film industry was one of the eight sectors the governor's office and DCEO deemed important enough to be ...

Pete Souchuk dies from plane crash

Sep 29, 2003

Reel Wheels owner Peter Souchuk, 49, died Sept. 25 from injuries sustained when his private plane crashed on an airstrip near his home in Three Oaks, Michigan. Eye witnesse...

Government can’t solve film problems

Sep 29, 2003

Post Effects' president Mike Fayette responds to last week's editorial questioning the need for new stages and attorneys' Bob Labate and Kristen Fligel's clear explanation of t...

Up and Down the Avenue 9/29/03

Sep 29, 2003

Jewel commercials came to an end last week after some 20 years of local production. New owners Albertson's moved production to its Dallas in-house studio. Producer Diane Mik...

5,000 expected at major Showbiz
Expo’s first-time ever in Chicago

Sep 29, 2003

The mammoth ShowBiz Expo comes to Chicago in early November for the first time in 20 years, bringing an expected 200 exhibitors and more than a score of top industry speaker...

It’s built and no one’s coming

Sep 16, 2003

A lot of good people believe that "if you build it, they will come." In many cases that philosophy of business is true: If you've got the goods, customers will respond. ...

Puppies are cute little devils

Sep 16, 2003

Puppies are cute little devils but they sure get into everything, like knocking down plants and spilling dirt all over the rug. That's the theme of a Dirt Devils package ...

Features, Tom Busch get a trimming

Sep 16, 2003

"Barber Shop II," which wrapped several days earlier than anticipated, hasn't been the smoothest of feature shoots, but it was one of the touchiest in many a year that we've hea...

Out-of-towners shooting spots here

Sep 16, 2003

While the Illinois Film Office wonders what's next ? it looks like "Barber Shop 2" will be the only major studio film to shoot here this year ? the Chicago Film Office is going...

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