The 14th Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival (BWiFF) will be held at Classic Cinemas Elk Grove from April 14-23. The festival will exhibit over 30 films from around the globe
This season, three of our most popular Chicago series have actors stepping into the director’s chair. Ayo Edebiri of The Bear, Jesse Lee Soffer of Chicago P.D. and Brian Tee
Harbor welcomes the esteemed Senior Colorist Bob Festa to its talented team. Festa will be stationed at Harbor’s Santa Monica, Culver City, and Hollywood studios and will also cater to
FCB Chicago has announced the appointment of Pedro Pérez as Chief Creative Officer. The appointment follows the promotion of Andrés Ordóñez to Global CCO, as Susan Credle begins her transition
Editor’s Note: Welcome to REEL WOMEN, our annual tribute to dynamic women in creative industries. As we Celebrate Women’s History Month throughout the month of March, let us introduce you to some very
This year the Chicago Irish Film Festival celebrates 25 years of Irish filmmaking excellence with an amazing selection of drama, documentaries and short films. The festival takes place in-person, February
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is taking to the streets with its first-ever sponsorship of a team in the 2024 edition of Chiditarod. With the cheeky, Blues Brothers inspired name
Editor’s Note: The Reel Black List is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of film, TV, advertising, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their
“What if the PGA never banned non-white players in the first place?” That’s the arresting opening line of Change 1961, a two-minute video created and produced by Chicago-based Unsurfaced for Eastside
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF,) a beacon for local filmmakers, welcomes a new Director of Operations, NK Gutiérrez for the 2024 season. Gutiérrez was publicly announced in her new role at
In a night filled with triumph and surprises, FX and Hulu’s The Bear claimed the spotlight at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday, securing the award for Best Comedy for
Comedy Talent from Second City, Steppenwolf, Key & Peele, RoseAnne, and Strangers With Candy to star in new Jon Silver Indie Feature Film, The Premiere. The Premiere, a new Comedy/Drama
Chicago-based talent agency Stewart Talent is basking in the limelight as two of its clients, Michael Cyril Creighton and Liza Colón Zayas, have secured nominations for the Screen Actors Guild
It’s official – The Bear is the jewel in Chicago TV’s crown. Excitement is brewing as the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) nominees were unveiled in a live
Three films each win three honors at the 2023 Chicago Film Critics Association honors. Every December, the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) votes on and announces their selections for best
XL Film Festival 2024 will run from August 15-18. According to festival founder Troy Pryor, next year’s film festival will evolve into a more expansive storytelling experience with other forms of media
If you missed the Soul Train Awards 2023 on BET, you missed a spectacular celebration of R&B and soul music, highlighted by a boss-like performance by seasoned singer and songwriter
FACETS 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), as the first Academy-qualifying children’s film festival in the world, announced the recipients of its Special and Jury Prizes. Throughout the 40-year history
Chicago-based independent agency TimeZoneOne and its partner agency Schafer Condon Carter recently launched Tis The Sneezin’, a campaign that playfully reminds residents to vaccinate against the fall and winter triple
Interpublic agency Golin has announced the appointment of Anthony O’Neill as the Executive Creative Director at its Chicago headquarters. O’Neill will take on a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s
