SPOTLIGHT

OSCAR NOMS LEAD THE LINEUP FOR INDUSTRY DAYS
BREAKING: THE WGA STRIKE IS ENDING!
PITCH-A-THON IS BACK! HERE'S HOW TO ENTER YOUR PILOT...
ALL-NEW EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FOR THE NEW SEASON OF FORCE
CHICAGO PRODUCER HELPS LEAD FIREFIGHTER DOC TO THE SCREEN
ALL NEW FIVE QUESTIONS WITH SCREEN!
DESTROY YOUR ART IS BACK THIS TUESDAY

HEADLINES

The WGA Strike Is Ending! WGA Declares ‘Meaningful Gains and Protections for Writers’

What better news could there be to start the week? The WGA and major studios have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the…

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WGA and AMPTP Near Deal to End Strike?

Could the long-awaited end be near for the strike that has brought the TV and film industry in Chicago and across the country to a halt? Cautious optimism is rising…

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Five Questions with ‘Waiting for the Light to Change’ Director Linh Tran

The theatrical premiere is here for a Chicago-made grand jury prize winner. Waiting for the Light to Change opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center this weekend through September 28th,…

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Oscar Noms Highlight Industry Days for Chicago International Film Festival

 The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference is…

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COLUMNS

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH SCREEN

Five Questions with ‘Waiting for the Light to Change’ Director Linh Tran

The theatrical premiere is here for a Chicago-made grand jury prize winner. Waiting for the Light to Change opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center this weekend through September 28th,…

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THE CALL SHEET

The WGA Strike Is Ending! WGA Declares ‘Meaningful Gains and Protections for Writers’

What better news could there be to start the week? The WGA and major studios have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the…

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AD COMMUNITY

Ogilvy Adds Verizon Consumer Account to Its Latest Winning Streak

More good news for the folks at Ogilvy, whose offices around the world include an HQ in SCREEN’s home turf of Chicago. Verizon has named Ogilvy creative agency of record…

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ONE CHICAGO

The WGA Strike Is Ending! WGA Declares ‘Meaningful Gains and Protections for Writers’

What better news could there be to start the week? The WGA and major studios have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the…

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CHICAGO TV NEWS

The WGA Strike Is Ending! WGA Declares ‘Meaningful Gains and Protections for Writers’

What better news could there be to start the week? The WGA and major studios have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the…

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HERStory

Five Questions with ‘Waiting for the Light to Change’ Director Linh Tran

The theatrical premiere is here for a Chicago-made grand jury prize winner. Waiting for the Light to Change opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center this weekend through September 28th,…

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PHOTO BOOTH

Photo Exclusive: ‘Fresh Films: A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop’ at the Music Box

It was a special night at the Music Box on Monday. For the entire month of September, the Music Box Theatre is proud to present “Fresh Films: A Celebration of…

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ON THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Oscar Noms Highlight Industry Days for Chicago International Film Festival

 The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference is…

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PILOT SEASON

IFA Continues Partnership With SeriesFest, Second City For Pitch-a-Thon

The Independent Film Alliance Chicago, SeriesFest and The Second City Film School are excited for the return of the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow: Chicago on October 25. This event gives comedic…

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TOP SPOT OF THE WEEK

It’s a Giant Squid! Optimus, BUNTIN, Bob Industries Team Up for SERVPRO’s Tall Task

Everybody could use a hug these days, but when it’s from a giant squid, it might be a different story. And in this case, a very funny one. Chicago’s post…

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