Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and DCASE announced Jonah Zeiger as Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Film Office. Zeiger replaces Kwame Amoaku who served in this role since 2019 and recently
AFTER A REMARKABLE 28 YEARS, DEBBIE BECK retired Friday from the Chicago Film Office without fanfare.
She had joined in June,
In a move that marks a vibrant new chapter for Chicago’s film industry, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has appointed Natasha P. Olguin as the new
The Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema in collaboration with the Chicago Film Office, will present the Chicago premiere of Zhang Yudi’s acclaimed film The Midsummer’s Voice on September 22. Sponsored by
The Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA) announces its 2023 fundraiser, Magic Hour. on Thursday, November 30, at Wildman Boiler & Tank Co. and will celebrate Chicago’s independent filmmakers. The gala aims to invigorate
Chicago filmmakers Chris Charles, Columbia College Chicago Adjunct Professor Danny Kravitz, and three-time Academy Award nominee Robert Lorenz have a No. 1 box-office hit this week with the Liam Neeson
With the world slowly reopening, the film, advertising and TV industries are in search of answers, especially with COVID-19 and demonstrations still ongoing. With economic and political uncertainty pushing insecurities,
In the following statement, the Chicago Film Office announces that it will begin issuing permits for filming, with specific guidelines. The City has indicated that Chicago’s key health metrics are
The Chicago Film Office, Rubinstein Law, and Emanuel Congregation present a new screenwriting competition for Chicago-based feature and television scripts. Accepting Features and TV Pilots The Chicago Film Office, Rubenstein
Versatile 25-year vet is the first African-American appointed to vital and visible leadership role The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced Kwame Amoaku as Director of
“If you build it they will come” is the plan for the recently opened Champaign County Film Office the only other official state film office outside of Chicago.
The
In this season of gilt-edged motion picture awards, it is gratifying and rewarding that Chicago is making an appearance among the innumerable
Rich Moskal wants to blow up your film.
The director of the Chicago Film Office is actively seeking local shorts for next year’s Outdoor Film Festival,
The HBO Max drama American Blue has begun filming the pilot for a series starring Milo Ventimiglia and directed by David Ayer. Much of the location filming is taking place
Illinois is taking a major step toward sustainable production, unveiling a new “green” tax credit designed to encourage environmentally responsible filmmaking across movies and television. The initiative introduces a five
Mars is rolling out a new global campaign on April 7, Protect the Peanut, across M&M’S social channels. The campaign centers around a short documentary by BBDO Chicago that brings to
Bi-coastal ATB Talent Agency is establishing a presence in Chicago with the launch of a new theatrical division, marking the company’s latest expansion under owner Todd M. Eskin. Founded in 2008, the
In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collaborative environment where filmmakers and television producers
Chicago prepares for an HBO Max series. The streamer has ordered a pilot for American Blue, starring Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) and directed by David Ayer, with filming expected
The Chicago made short film White History Month, starring Wesley Jonathan (Roll Bounce, City Guys), will have its Chicago premiere at the Chicago IndieCon Film Festival on Sunday, February 22,
