The AICP’s landmark health insurance plan for freelance, production employees not covered by union plans — the only one of its kind in the film industry — went into effect
AICP’s fourth annual Survey of the Commercial Production Industry shows that nearly 70% of member companies produced non-traditional advertising outside of the traditional television commercial during the study year of
National Assn. of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) has announced revisions to its national guidelines, which outline subjects to consider for production companies and agencies during contract negotiations.
MARK EGMON decided to step down as president of AICP’s Midwest chapter after an intense six years of service “to focus more intensely” on his growing branded entertainment company,
Don’t let the fact that only three local companies?none of the big ones you’d expect to be represented?deter you from attending the 15th annual AICP Show Nov. 16 at the
MARK EGMON decided to step down as president of AICP’s Midwest chapter after an intense six years of service “to focus more intensely” on his growing branded entertainment company,
An audience of 2,000 adfolk attended the 15th annual AICP Show at the Museum of Modern Art last week to applaud the 82-minute reel of the best commercials of 2005.
Mark Androw frankly admits his loves his job as board chairman of the 255-member Assn. of Independent Commercial Producers.
The president/executive producer of The
Everyone knows the commercial production industry is big, but how big didn’t hit home until the new AICP survey spotlighted its immense size.
Mark Androw has been traveling to New York and California on AICP business at least four times a year for the last 15 years serving
The 2026 Patrick Lives On Film Showcase will open with a curated slate of selected short films and PSAs, bringing filmmakers and Chicago’s production community together for an evening that
The Fletcher family, long synonymous with Chicago’s camera culture and technical innovation, is entering a new phase of its story. After decades shaping the city’s production ecosystem through Fletcher Camera
A year in review is not defined by clicks or traffic alone. Reel Chicago’s most important stories are measured by moments that marked change, documented turning points, and gave voice
Director Ritesh Gupta, repped in the U.S. by Merman Branded, is back behind the camera for the NHL’s latest round of its celebrated “The Next Golden Era is Now” campaign
As violent crime continues to drop across Chicago, the federal immigration enforcement surge launched earlier this year, known as Operation Midway Blitz, is drawing new questions about what its tactics
The lights were bright, the drinks were flowing, and creativity took center stage last Wednesday as AICP’s Camp Kuleshov Midwest region celebrated its 2025 winners at Chicago hotspot Tunnel, 151
AICP / Midwest Meet.Drink.Talk., the industry event everyone looks forward to, is coming up on April 16. Meet.Drink.Talk., AKA ‘the fun event where we can chill, have a few drinks,
Camp Kuleshov, the annual trailer competition known affectionately as “Camp K,” has announced its 2025 Lev Award winners—recognizing the year’s top emerging talent in editing, graphics, sound design, and music
Barking Owl, creators of award-winning music, sound design, audio mixing, and sonic branding, is opening an office in Chicago at the Working From_ facilities of The Hoxton Chicago. Currently with offices in
The Patrick Lives On Film Showcase and Fundraiser, sponsored and hosted by Resolution Studios and Cinespace Studios, takes place on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Ten years ago the senseless death
