Chicago filmmakers’ fiction and non-fiction projects will get a boost from Homegrown Chicago, an initiative of the Chicago Media Project, which aims
Chicago media outlets are going where standard-sized ENG camera crews sometimes don’t tread: in locker rooms on the road where videos of the city’s athletes are now being relayed via
A rising star on the Chicago media scene, Jennifer Christenson hopes that “Positive,” a weekly magazine show celebrating uplifting news stories, many from viewers themselves, will boost the city’s
Some years ago, spot editor Yamus (real name Jim Mudra) was working on a PSA spot. The footage involved many children and atmospheres, related his friend and colleague Red Car
The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, a non-profit dedicated to empowering a diverse and sustainable community of independent content creators, announces its annual Magic Hour Gala fundraiser. This much-anticipated event
Cinespace Studios, the production home to many iconic films and television series, hosted a Cast & Crew Appreciation Event on the lot this past Thursday, bringing together over 400 people.
Jesse Lee Soffer has been announced as a series regular for Season 4 of CBS’s FBI: International. The surprise addition comes following Luke Kleintank’s departure from the show last season.
One Chicago former showrunner, Derek Haas, has a green light from Prime Video on Countdown, a thriller drama series starring Supernatural alum Jensen Ackles. This will be the first series of an
Producer, Daniele Bernstein (Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med) and Writer / Director, Max Chopovsky (Sterling Bay Anthem) checked in with us as they prepare to start filming their upcoming
With the temperatures dropping and days getting shorter, it’s just about time for Christmas movies. Chicago-based filmmaker Jack C. Newell (one of our favorite indie filmmakers) has another treat in
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference is
As the strike led by Hollywood’s major unions – The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, stretches into September, the economic consequences are beginning to surface, potentially costing Illinois up
Nationally syndicated radio host Steve Dale describes You’re OUT! as “National Lampoon’s Vacation meets The Hangover with a dog hero.” Bobbi, a rescued pit bull mix, plays the canine extraordinaire in the feature comedy film.
Season 2 of The Bear hit Hulu last week and not only are critics raving, but The Bear season 2 is FX’s biggest premiere on Hulu ever! Season 1 had
On Thursday, July 6th, noted Chicago Tribune Film Critic Michael Phillips will serve as Guest Chef for the Chicago-based nonprofit organization Guest House, whose mission is to provide safe, affordable, temporary
Mark your calendars and set your DVRs, last summer’s breakout hit, Chicago’s own The Bear is returning for Season 2! Last Summer, The Bear became an official “breakout hit” as
The WGA has called for a general strike that includes TV and film writers across the United States. The strike order was announced Monday night, shortly before 12 midnight Chicago time,
Cinespace Studios announced the launch of the CineCares Workforce Training program in Toronto to recruit, train and offer meaningful paid work placements on productions filming at Cinespace Studios Toronto to bring new
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
The Bear is expected back in town later this month to begin production on the second season. Season 2 begins filming in Chicago on February 21, 2023. Filming is expected continue
