After three seasons filmed entirely in Chicago, Power Book IV: Force prepares to close out Tommy Egan’s story, led by Chicago native Joseph Sikora and grounded in a city that
Filming gets underway on The Elkhorn Special, an independent feature from Chicago’s Redleg Films, set against the suburban backdrop of Berwyn and Riverside. Principal photography is scheduled for October 13–28,
Second City’s funny girl, Anne Libera, has spent decades shaping the way Chicago, and the world, understands comedy. Now, the longtime Second City director and educator is bringing her experience
Leading healthcare advertising and marketing firm AbelsonTaylor Group has selected eight 2025 college graduates and one rising senior for this year’s nextgenerATion summer internship program. Through the program, interns will
Filmscape Chicago has announced the appointment of three influential voices in Chicago’s creative industry—Erica Duffy, Ellen Kaulig, and Nancy Murray—to its Board of Directors. The addition of these dynamic leaders
Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, let us
Bangalore-born Kannada actor Shreyas Manju, known for his roles in Padde Huli and Raana, is currently in the United States to enhance his acting skills. The son of renowned Kannada
Milwaukee Film Inc., the nonprofit organization which produces the nationally recognized Milwaukee Film Festival and operates the historic Oriental and Downer Theatres, announced the appointment of Susan Santha Kerns, Ph.D.,
Media Burn Archive is hosting the Guerrilla Television: The Revolutions of Early Independent Video Symposium – featuring newly-digitized works from the movement and offering a rare opportunity to discuss them
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
James Babiarz has joined 11 Dollar Bill as Executive Producer at its home studio in Chicago. A 12-year industry veteran with deep ties to the Chicago advertising community, Babiarz will
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
The Colonie announces the addition of two up-and-coming editors, Addy Bieniarz and Giorgia Harvey. There’s a lot of exciting news at The Colonie. The most recent being the addition of
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unspools 41 feature films and 12 short film programs over the following 10 days with virtual streaming continuing until October 8. Reeling is the second longest-running film
In writer-director Leo Milano’s debut feature, The Crusades, three friends find their school year thrown into turmoil by the possibility that their all-boys private high school might merge with its rival
Chicago’s Bad Little Thing, Inc, releases its first feature and dramatic comedy, The Crusades in select theaters and on VOD & Digital on July 7. The comedy will screen July 7
With the addition of five new Walkie Talkies, Chicago Children’s Theatre’s podcast series now offers family friendly, story-based audio adventure tours of 17 different Chicago neighborhoods and destinations, each created by a different Chicago
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So,
The 58th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema / Chicago, announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 13-16. Now in its 8th year, the four-day conference is
FACETS announces that Screen Gems Benefit 2022 will celebrate the life and career of Chaz Ebert with an esteemed Honorary Committee comprised of Ken Burns, Stephanie Comer, Werner Herzog, Steve James, Barbara Martinez
