SPOTLIGHT
HEADLINES
There are five words that fans of Power Book IV: Force have been waiting all year to hear: Tommy F**king Egan Is Back. The third spinoff in the Power franchise…
The season finales are here. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD will undoubtedly be delivering the drama this Wednesday, May 24th. So what can…
What do Pink Floyd, John Travolta, and an all-time-great beer commercial have in common? They’re all right here as award-winning sound designer, mixer and partner Mark Ruff of Bounce Sound…
The upcoming comedy About My Father unites actor-writer-comedian Sebastian Maniscalco with the great Robert DeNiro and an all-star supporting cast. The filmmaker in the director’s chair for this movie is…
COLUMNS
FIVE QUESTIONS WITH SCREEN
What do Pink Floyd, John Travolta, and an all-time-great beer commercial have in common? They’re all right here as award-winning sound designer, mixer and partner Mark Ruff of Bounce Sound…
CALL SHEET
As the television industry awaits resolution of the WGA Strike, there is some positive news for the Chicago production community… and naturally, some uncertainty as well. The comedy pilot Deli…
AD COMMUNITY
Minneapolis mainstays Colle McVoy, Caviar and Drive Thru collaborated on new spots for CRAFTSMAN®, the iconic American brand of quality tools, storage and outdoor equipment, that help re-energize the 95+ year-old brand by connecting…
ONE CHICAGO
The season finales are here. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD will undoubtedly be delivering the drama this Wednesday, May 24th. So what can…
POWER BOOK IV: FORCE
There are five words that fans of Power Book IV: Force have been waiting all year to hear: Tommy F**king Egan Is Back. The third spinoff in the Power franchise…
HERStory
Mark your calendars for this Saturday. Vibes Video Productions is proud to announce the premiere of One of the Boys, a comedic web series starring Hannah Eisendrath, Anania Williams, Ealon…
PHOTO BOOTH
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The Chicago advertising community’s annual battle of the bands competition, aka the Battle for Hope, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a venue full of fans and six advertising agency bands….
ON THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
The Gene Siskel Film Center at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has named filmmaker, curator, and programmer Jada-Amina to lead the artistic vision and direction as lead…
PILOT SEASON
As the television industry awaits resolution of the WGA Strike, there is some positive news for the Chicago production community… and naturally, some uncertainty as well. The comedy pilot Deli…
BEST AD WE SAW THIS WEEK
Minneapolis mainstays Colle McVoy, Caviar and Drive Thru collaborated on new spots for CRAFTSMAN®, the iconic American brand of quality tools, storage and outdoor equipment, that help re-energize the 95+ year-old brand by connecting…
EVENTS
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6 events,
Indy Film Fest
Indy Film Fest was founded in 2004 to celebrate the art of cinema and to create a shared experience around film in Indianapolis. We are a non-profit, international, independent film...
Milwaukee Film Festival
Much like our 2021 vintage, Milwaukee Film has fully moved to spring, but unlike last year, we're going to be having the party of the year in person! We're excited...
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
The oldest Independent Film Festival in the whole wide world! WorldFest gave first awards to giants of the film industry, including Spielberg, Lucas, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, Ridley Scott,...
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
Since 2012 The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival has been dedicated to enriching the community and bridging cultures through the education and promotion of the arts through independent film.
Iowa City Int’l Documentary Film Festival
The Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival (ICDOCS) is an annual event run by students at the University of Iowa. Our mission is to engage local audiences with the exhibition...
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival
Cinema Femme is the voice of the female film experience, a platform for stories by womxn in film and their allies that aims to inspire change in the industry. Our...
3 events,
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander...
4 events,
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephile.
2 events,
Arab Film Festival in Dearborn, MI
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum dedicated to telling the story of Arab Americans and their impact in the United States. Opened on May...
3 events,
Asian American Showcase at Siskel Film Center
Presented in partnership with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM), the Asian American Showcase returns to the Film Center with new films from emerging voices in independent filmmaking....
4 events,
Farm to Film Fest
Just like the film pioneers that came before us, the mission of the Farm to Film Fest (F2F) is to engage and entertain audiences through film and to inspire thought-provoking...
4 events,
Film Submission Deadline for Reeling Film Festival
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films each year. Click here to...
Elevated Films Chicago Presents ROUNDING
Elevated Films Chicago Presents ROUNDING
From Elevated Films Chicago: ROUNDING screens tomorrow! Thursday May 25th at ChiTown Movies is our 2023 season opener! We're so excited to kick off our season back at ChiTown Movies, now...
3 events,
Festival de Cannes at FACETS: A Selection
Festival de Cannes at FACETS: A Selection – Watch Shoplifters, Melancholia + more of Milos's Favorites! May 27-28 watch 4 films selected by FACETS Film Program Director, Charles Coleman in honor of our 48th Anniversary &...
