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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...

Reel Ad of the Week

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...

Comedy Central launches Chi-based series

By Colin Costello Oct 23, 2017

The south side of Chicago sure is getting some love from TV these days. There is Showtime’s hit series, Shameless, Emmy Winner Lena Waithe’s The Chi has wrapped producti...

Reel Octoberfest

Oct 20, 2017

In less than a week, Reel Chicago and October TV will celebrate the greatest month of the year with beer, brats, and four tents full of fun. The first annual Reel Octoberfes...

‘Groundhog Day for a Black Man’ wows fest crowd

By Colin Costello Oct 20, 2017

With more than 4,200 submissions, the 12th annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival announced the winners from a group of nine finalists during the grand finale gala at the Direc...

Nikki Weiss-Goldstein EPs new doc about sexual fluidity

By Colin Costello Oct 20, 2017

So are you gay, straight, bi? Somewhere in between? Former Chicagoan, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, who successfully launched the commercial careers of renowned film directors and ...

Reel Ad of the Week

McGarryBowen creates a natural winner for Burt’s Bees

By Daniel Patton Oct 20, 2017

McGarryBowen helped introduce Burt’s Bees Beauty, a new makeup line from Burt's Bees, with a celebration of the female dynamic and a focus on wholesome ingredients. Spannin...