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Over 300 films to screen virtually at Hollyshorts

By Reel 360 Sep 16, 2020 0 Comment

The official selections are rolling in for one of Reel 360's favorite film festivals to attend - the 16th annual Oscar®-Qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL. Dubbed as their ...

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HollyShorts moves festival online in November

By Reel 360 Jul 17, 2020 0 Comment

The organizers behind the Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival have announced that they will be moving online and rescheduling their 16th annual year. Due to CO...

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Hollyshorts announces Oscar-qualifying winners

By Reel 360 Aug 19, 2019 0 Comment

6,000 submissions, 400 official selections, and 10 days later, the HollyShorts Film Festival announced their top 36 prizes for their landmark 15th year. This past Saturday in H...

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‘#WeLAGente’ tells the stories of Hispanic immigrants

By Colin Costello Aug 14, 2019 0 Comment

When you attend the 15th annual Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts, you never know what treasure you will stumble upon. Make no mistake, whatever the block, it will be a thought-prov...

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‘Fosters’ Barreto makes directing debut at Hollyshorts

By Reel 360 Aug 8, 2019 0 Comment

Alexandra Barreto, who played Ana Gutierrez on Freeform's The Fosters, can now add director to her IMDB. Her directorial debut, a comedic short film, Lady Hater, will screen at...

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‘Cheer Up, Charlie’ to compete at Hollyshorts

By Reel 360 Aug 8, 2019 0 Comment

Well, Charlie should be very happy. After successful premieres in New York, Toronto, London and the creative team behind Cheer Up, Charlie has announced that their dark comedy ...

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Colin Costello’s ‘Dreamwisher’ among films at Hollyshorts

By Daniel Patton Aug 3, 2019 0 Comment

Writer/director Colin Costello brings 'Twilight Zone' inspired short film to the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts Film Fest Dreamwisher, an award-winning 8-minute film from wri...

Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77 September 23, 2020
Gale “Kansas Comet” Sayers, Legendary Chicago Bears running back who’s book the 1971 movie Brian’s Song was based on, died today. He was 77. His death was announced by David Baker, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Inducted back in 1977, he was the youngest player in pro football history to join their […]
STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s September 23, 2020
STORY’s Ky Dickens got couples to reveal the magic and mishaps of their first kiss in a sweet campaign for Hershey’s. Conceived by dentsumcgarrybowen, and shot in Los Angeles and New York, the spots present couples of varying ages and ethnicities reminiscing about their initial smooch in front of a foil backdrop that recalls the […]
Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer September 22, 2020
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WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation September 22, 2020
Chicago-based NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon will conduct the first comprehensive prime-time sit-down interview with President Trump since the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The exclusive one-on-one interview will be conducted at the White House by NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon, and will air on Tuesday night’s NewsNation broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET on […]
CIFF announces Gardner as keynote speaker September 21, 2020
The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced this year’s Industry Keynote conversation with Academy Award-winning producer and president of Plan B Entertainment Dede Gardner. Her credits include 12 Years a Slave and Moonlight. Both presented at past editions of the Festival. Additionally, Industry Days will host master classes with Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter […]
Athletes For Care announces golf tournament September 21, 2020
Athletes For Care has announced their inaugural charity golf tournament in support of Lost Boyz, Inc., a Chicago-based community youth sports organization. A charity event has been organized that provides immediate support to the Lost Boyz winter sports program. A4C’s first-ever Golf Tournament will be held on September 22nd at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in […]
‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW September 21, 2020
This fall, WTTW tells the dramatic story of a defining and prescient moment in Chicago history, the Great Fire of 1871 when Chicagoans faced destruction, rebuilt, and prepared the city for a thriving future. The Great Chicago Fire, a one-hour Chicago Stories special, premieres on Friday, October 9 at 8:00 pm, the 149th anniversary of […]
What’s up doc? WTVP to air new Bugs Bunny special September 21, 2020
Transcendence Broadcasting and PBS station WTVP/Peoria are taking a hard look at that “wascally wabbit.” On With The Show!, a look at the cultural impact of Bugs Bunny during the last 80 years will air this fall and next spring. “We’re very excited to be moving forward with WTVP Remote and pleased that we can […]
Midwest Film Fest announces drive-in events September 21, 2020
The Midwest Film Festival is delighted to announce three upcoming events to round out the 2020 season, all taking place at Chi-Town Movies Drive-In, located in Pilsen. Based on the sold-out success last month of Female Filmmakers Shorts Night, Erica Duffy, Executive Director, and the MFF Board, want to charge ahead with screenings, to fulfill […]
Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination September 19, 2020
Daring to break the traditional agency mold, Highdive is producing exciting work that pushes the envelope in new ways. Most recently, the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year partnered with Jeep to create a Super Bowl spot celebrating the 90’s classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. The commercial resonated with audiences as it was […]