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Breaking: WYCC to “cease all broadcast operations”

By Daniel Patton Nov 10, 2017

In a matter of weeks, WYCC Ch. 20 will be no more. Reel Chicago received reports this morning that the station notified approximately a dozen employees that their final day on t...

The compelling symphony of “Covadonga”

By Brian Soszynski Nov 9, 2017

Directing is a very demanding job for one person; let alone writing, producing, editing, acting, composing and performing a film’s music. This is exactly what director Sean Ha...

CIMMfest No. 9 starts tonight

By Daniel Patton Nov 9, 2017

The 9th annual Chicago Movies and Music Festival (CIMMFEST) kicks off tonight with a 7:15 p.m. screening of the 1981 documentary, The Decline of Western Civilization, at the Dav...

OKRP drops a joyful new campaign for Big Lots

By Colin Costello Nov 8, 2017

Well, I guess it is November, so we have to talk Christmas campaigns. I wish I could get through Thanksgiving first because I'm serving a fried turkey again. If you haven’t tr...

American Film Market sees significant attendance rise

By Colin Costello Nov 8, 2017

The American Film Market 2017, which opened its doors last Wednesday and just ended November 8 in Santa Monica, has reportedly seen a significant surge in participants this year...

The celestial inspiration of FCB Chicago’s “Looking Back”

By Daniel Patton Nov 8, 2017

FCB Chicago’s award-winning short film for the Clark Street Bridge School of Writing, Looking Back, is an inspirational trip into creativity. With galactic visuals and spa...

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Considering Thailand for your next shoot?

By Colin Costello Nov 6, 2017

Whether you’re in commercial production or a Chicago indie film producer looking to get more out of your skimpy $3m budget, perhaps it’s time to think outside of the box whe...

So your brand wants to be a social media rockstar

By Lorna Sheehan Nov 3, 2017

Social Media Strategist, Lorna Sheehan, worked as a Promotional Events Coordinator for eight years before launching digital media company Big Broad Media, LLC. She uses creative...

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American Film Market opens for shoppers of film and TV

Nov 3, 2017

It’s where dreams are born and the flames of hope are fanned as filmmakers, distributors, writers, producers, actors and actresses descend upon the Santa Monica Loews for the ...

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Kia, The Rock, Finish Line in the news

By Colin Costello Nov 2, 2017

David&Goliath for Kia David&Goliath has dropped a new campaign for its successful Kia client and this time the brand is taking a new route. And guess what? The hamsters must ...

YouTube Red enlists Sarofsky for series intro

By Colin Costello Nov 2, 2017

When Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television* creator Rawson Marshall Thurber (director of Central Intelligence, We're The Millers, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) and his...

AICP Next Awards at Siskel Film Center

By Daniel Patton Nov 2, 2017

The AICP Next Awards will offer much more than a screening of new and experiential media on Monday night. Beginning with cocktails and hor d'oeuvres at 6 p.m., the event’s...

“The Tale of Four” speaks to everyone

By Daniel Patton Oct 31, 2017

Truth, love, and dignity are just a few of the issues addressed in the 20-minute short film, “The Tale of Four,” directed by Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe (Empire, Precious)...

Burnett and Samsung’s cure for “Low Battery Anxiety”

By Colin Costello Oct 30, 2017

I’ve been in this situation way too many times. I’m streaming Netflix on my phone streaming Spotify and suddenly my once inviting Green Lantern-green battery icon changes co...

73 FCB offices play Slotomania around the world

By Colin Costello Oct 30, 2017

There are 1,440 minutes in the day. And if you’re Slotomania, a mobile Las Vegas-style slot game, there is a valid reason to play at any moment in the day. Now how do you ...

Global Mechanic inspires kids in PBS vids

By Colin Costello Oct 27, 2017

Well, this is a fun way to end the week. Long-time animation company, Global Mechanic, has released three of six minute-long video shorts for PBS Kids. With the overarching t...

Tribute to Robert Volpe

By Daniel Patton Oct 27, 2017

Chicago's film industry will never forget Bob Volpe, who passed on October 24. A U.S. Army veteran, Volpe worked for nearly three decades as a Property Master with Local 476 ...

Dwelling within Chicago’s “Public Housing Unit”

By Daniel Patton Oct 26, 2017

Screenwriter Patrick Wimp gathered an abundance of background material before he began on Public Housing Unit, a story about three police officers who patrol the Chicago project...

Meet the producers behind Fox’s “Bite Size Horror”

By Colin Costello Oct 25, 2017

On Monday, Reel Chicago awarded a special edition "Ad of the Week" to an out-of-state agency for the first time in the colum's history. We felt the impact that Fox’s in-ho...

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Fox’s “Bite Size Horror” packs a king-sized punch

By Colin Costello Oct 23, 2017

I sure do love Halloween. Like, it’s a genuine let’s go on a date and I’ll spend money on you kind of love. Next to Christmas, it’s my favorite holiday of the year. Is i...