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,
Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) has announced five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Maria Berrelleza will join the station’s Noticiero Telemundo Chicago team as an on-air reporter, beginning Monday, June 30. The announcement was made by Sally
Chicago film and television production is buzzing with energy this summer, as soundstages across the city fill up with everything from studio blockbusters to indie gems. Cinespace Studios, The Fields
Filmscape Chicago, the Midwest’s leading film and television production expo, is back for its 2025 edition, promising two days of innovation, education, and networking for the film and media production
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is sponsoring the Chicago premiere of the groundbreaking documusical Happy Songs About Unhappy Things, at the Davis Theatre on Thursday, May 22, followed by a
Chicago-based Field Notes, makers of memo books, notebooks and other writing gear, will host the Field Notes Film Festival on Monday, June 23. The festival will feature a selection of
Filmmakers are drawn to Chicago for its dynamic blend of urban grit and architectural beauty, offering a visually striking backdrop that can stand in for a variety of settings. The
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has made a significant impact at the box office, debuting with $45.6 million domestically and $63.5 million worldwide during its Easter weekend release. This performance marks the
