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Global Mixx Creative Arts, NFP proudly announces the official dates for the 17th Annual Global Mixx Music and Film Forum, taking place November 13–14, 2026, in Chicago. Recognized as one…
Orion Pictures and Translation are bringing audiences inside the world of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, starring Mahershala Ali and directed by Bassam Tariq, with an immersive campaign beyond…
It’s opening night for the 62nd edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. Let’s take a quick look at The Chicago International Film Festival‘s full lineup of films and programs…
Chicago Underground Film Festival Announces Move to the Music Box Theatre, Honors 2026 Award Winners
The Chicago Underground Film Festival has announced the award winners from its 33rd edition, which concluded Sunday following five days of independent, experimental and underground cinema. CUFF33 was the festival’s…
the Muslim Women’s Coalition presents the 11th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival returning to Milwaukee Film’s historic Oriental Theatre. Running from October 1 through 4, the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival…
What makes people care about your film? For George Ellzey (pictured left), it’s giving them something to talk about. His films start conversations and provoke an examination of the human…
Fall festival season is ready for liftoff and it all begins with one of the longest running underground film festivals in the world. The Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) 33rd…
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced the full lineup of films and programs included in this year’s 62nd edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, unspooling October 14 – 25,…
Milwaukee Film is thrilled to reveal the online program guide for the 2026 Dialogues Documentary Festival, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel. The program guide includes a full schedule of film…
On Sept. 13, 2001, British filmmaker John Smith presented the first program of Conversations at the Edge just two days after the September 11 attacks. This fall, Smith returns to…
MAKE, a Minneapolis-based creative studio known for impactful animation and original storytelling, has officially opened applications for the 2026 MAKE Animation Thesis Grant. The annual program offers senior animation students…
Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, speak to the rhythm, or perform a music-related cultural tradition — the BahaiDeals.com Rising Stars Contest wants you on its stage. The contest…
AICP today announced the Call for Entries for the 2026 Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists. Nicknamed Camp K, the annual editing, graphics, music score and sound design…
ColorNation, a remote color grading company founded by post veteran Reid Brody, has expanded its roster with the addition of colorist Kalvin Johnson, whose commercial portfolio includes work for Apple,…
Media Burn is hosting a free and open to the public screening every third Thursday, beginning August 20 from 5pm-7pm. RSVP via the organization’s Eventbrite. As champions of vintage video,…
The Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) announces the lineup for its 33rd edition, which runs September 23–27 at the Gene Siskel Film Center and the Harper Theater. The program presents…
In its 4th year, XL Fest, founded by Troy Pyor of Creative Cypher, the local entertainment ecosystem that produces the film festival, continues to emerge as Chicago’s premier film festival. The three-day festival will…
Candy House Productions announced the lead cast for Big Spooky House, the upcoming creature-filled horror comedy written and directed by Jerry S. Gonzalez. Ben Bishop will star as Seth O….
Dances With Films: LA, the independent-focused film festival, has wrapped its 29th edition with the presentation of awards. Bandit, directed by Brian L. “BLT” Tan, won the Grand Jury Prize for…
LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater in a scene from ‘Chicago PD’. (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC)
The Alternating Currents Film Fest has announced its 2026 Official Selections, featuring a diverse lineup of 28 independent original films spanning drama, horror, comedy, experimental and feature categories. Free screenings…
Safeguarding Black History and cultural legacies is the mission behind the third Juneteenth activation from The HUB, BarkleyOKRP’s Black Employee Resource Group. The initiative, titled “Protect Our Piece,” leverages the…
On Monday, June 1, 2026 XL Fest announced the continuation of their partnership with AMC Global Media for a second consecutive year, with five new films selected through XL Fest…
Acclaimed filmmaker Sheldon Candis is set to debut his highly anticipated narrative feature, They Fight, at the prestigious Tribeca 2026 Film Festival. Selected for the high-profile Narrative Spotlight section, the…
June at Milwaukee Film’s historic cinemas features an abundance of themed programming, from two Pride Month series that explore various corners of queer media, to the return of Cinematic Sisterhood….
The Northwest Illinois Film Office just wrapped the Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: Shorts-A-Palooza 2026 at Morrison Tech, welcoming community members for an evening celebrating independent filmmaking from Northwest…
Momentum is surging in the Illinois entertainment sector following the massive success of the 2nd Annual Day of Destiny Entertainment Summit: Hidden Figures – Movers. Shakers. Decision Makers. Presented by…
A deeply personal, unflinching look at mental health, homelessness, and the enduring bonds of family is at the heart of Cat’s Tail, a narrative short film currently in pre-production. Fiscally…
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago announced today that out of the three winners and six runner-ups of the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival’s Audience Choice Awards, five were…
The HBO Original documentary THE A LIST: 15 STORIES FROM ASIAN AND PACIFIC DIASPORAS, directed by Eugene Yi (“The Rose: Come Back to Me,” “Free Chol Soo Lee”), executive produced by…
Cinema/Chicago, presenter of the Chicago International Film Festival, today announced the full lineup of films to be showcased at the 22nd edition of Summer Screenings, running June 3 – August 22,…
The RiverRun International Film Festival has announced the Audience and Jury Awards for the 2026 Festival. This year’s Festival ran April 17-25 and offered both in-person and virtual screenings. The…
Cinema/Chicago today announced the winning films presented at the 21st CineYouth Festival, which ran April 24 – 26 at FACETS and streams worldwide through May 3, 2026 with free virtual tickets online…
A group of former colleagues from the iconic advertising agency Foote, Cone & Belding (FCB) today announced the launch of The FCB Alumni Project, a new initiative designed to reconnect generations…
What do two adorable Burnese Mountain dogs, Modern Family, and the best steakhouse in Chicago have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago Fire director Reza Tabrizi stops by…
Imagine coming home one day and there’s a garden shed in your backyard that wasn’t there before. Imagine it’s locked and you can’t get into it. Imagine your partner won’t…
Ten awards totaling $50,000 in cash prizes were announced today by the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Full Frame is a qualifying event for nominations for the Academy Award® Documentary Short Film category and the…
The production team behind the upcoming feature film We Want Harold has reached a pivotal moment in the development of the highly anticipated biopic. While the ensemble cast is already…
The 20th edition of Asian Pop-Up Cinema announced the winners of the Festival’s jury competition, which saw 17 films in competitions including the Grand Jury Feature Film Award, the Best Short Film Award, the Best…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the complete lineup, schedule and special guests…
TNT Sports, in partnership with OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, has acquired the documentary feature ONE GOLDEN SUMMER. In the summer of 2014, a group of boys from the South Side of Chicago did…
On April 12, 2026, the Actor Empowerment Summit and CineCity Studios will host a brunch and screening of the Emmy Award–winning The Sing Sing Chronicles, marking the Chicago kickoff of The End…
Community and collaboration are at the heart of a Chicago-made short film ready to make its festival debut. CAKE will be premiering at the 50th Annual, Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival…
Chicago has long been a vital training ground for comedic talent – and it may soon be poised to become the backdrop for a promising new television series. But first,…
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival announced today that of its 51 feature films, Nine are North American Premieres and five are U.S. Premieres. Highlights include: Here is a recent…
The first feature-length stop-motion film from Mexico and the first full-length mixed (2D, 3D, stop-motion) animation from Puerto Rico (I Am Frankelda and TheyDream, respectively); a kaleidoscopic exploration of one…
Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, is pleased to announce a dynamic lineup of eight competition screenings and five special event programs for its…
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture announces its Fall 2026 Theatrical Season, led by Dante 360 and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Subscription packages are now on…
Asian Pop-Up Cinema returns to Chicago March 20 – April 12. The festival will present more than 30 feature films from across Asia alongside filmmaker appearances, awards presentations, and special events celebrating…
The AICP today announced the lineup for the 2026 AICP Awards Committee. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production, and agency ranks, the AICP…
The 98th Academy Awards were filled with blockbuster moments! From “One Battle After Another” to the historical wins, here’s a recap from Hollywood’s biggest night. “One Battle After Another” took…
Milwaukee Film’s programming team is thrilled to reveal a first set of selections for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF26), presented by Associated Bank, which runs April 16-30. The 2026…
The biggest week in Hollywood is upon us. From Sinners‘ historical nominations to Leonardo DiCaprio’s eighth and everything in between, here’s some key things to look for as you gear…
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival today announces the selections for its Opening and Closing night films as well as changes to the structure of both events. The Festival opens…
A short documentary more than a decade in the making is bringing the story of a determined endurance athlete to a global audience. Looking Forward is a film by Chicago/LA…
Asian Pop-Up Cinema today announced the initial details for its 20th edition, returning to Chicago March 20 – April 12, 2026. The festival will present more than 30 feature films from across…
While gearing up for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival to start on April 16, Milwaukee Film has a great selection of programming and events to keep audiences entertained throughout March….
CAAM (Center for Asian American Media) is partnering with Detroit PBS to launch a two-year initiative to tell Asian American stories throughout the Midwest with public media stations in the region and…
Ohio Goes to the Movies (OGTTM), an America 250-Ohio Signature Event, is setting the bar high in March, the first full month of the program that runs through October, with…
The Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) inaugurates The Underground, its new membership program featuring quarterly archival screenings from more than three decades of radical film programming, with a four-film showcase drawn…
Discover the cinema of Cyprus March 20-22, 2026. Thirteen films from Cyprus, three days only. Join the Gene Siskel Film Center for the Chicago European Union Film Festival (CEUFF) as we shine…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have Grey Executive Creative Director Armando Flores stop by Screen…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have GERTRUDE Founder and Chief Creative Officer Otis Gibson stop…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the commercials! We were honored to have the Co-CEOs of The Cre8tors, Dani Jackson-Smith and Jenny Lumpkin, stop by Screen…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Bad Bunny or Lady Gaga. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have acclaimed cinematographer…
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC) will host its 5th Annual Film Forward Documentary Spotlight on February 6–7, 2026, featuring the locally produced documentary DRY BONES. The two-day, free public…
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), announces the winner of the Festival’s annual poster competition: Washington D.C.-based Salvadoran visual art…
Join the Gene Siskel Film Center as we continue to celebrate Black creativity, imagination, and global perspectives, with a lineup of film programs, lectures, and screenings centering Black voices across…
Sharaun Brown offered up a spontaneous review of this year’s Grammy Awards during a recent interview with Screen Magazine. Referencing Kendrick Lamar, Chapel Roan, Doechii and a handful of others,…
The Patrick Lives On Film Showcase & Fundraiser, sponsored and hosted by Resolution Studios and Cinespace Studios, will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Patricia Frontain, Founder and President…
Two award-winning shorts produced by CSU CINEMA, the student film program in the Department of Communications, Media Arts & Theatre at Chicago State University, are set to stream on Tubi. Beginning…
What do The Bear, The Kardashians, and a Fresca robot (yes, you read that right) have in common? They’re all right here as Havas Chicago VP and Creative Director Priyoshi…
The Sundance Film Festival is back for one final run in Park City before heading to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. If you are making the trek to Park City this…
Written, produced, and directed by William Adams, a Columbia College Chicago film graduate, Tube-E Movie is a sharp, urban comedy that turns a knowing eye on modern streaming culture—and the conversations that surround it….
LatiNation Media, the English-language media studio that creates content for bilingual Latinos, has been nominated for two GLAAD Media Awards for outstanding journalism. The network’s series, Latino Alternative Storytellers ‘Pride 2025’ episode was nominated…
Sundance Institute announced the lineup for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual Beyond Film talks and events, a series featuring artist conversations and experts from various fields being held Friday, January 23–Friday, January…
The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) announces nominees for their top film honors of 2025; winners will be announced on January 26, 2026. Leading with a total of 16 nominations…
CynCity Productions, the Chicago-based production company rooted in creative ownership, equity, and artist development, proudly announces the completion of principal photography on its highly anticipated independent comedy-drama series, ‘Messy Lola’. The…
For the fourth year, the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is excited to welcome back “Settle In”, its popular series of “marathon”…
What do Professor X, The Amazing Race, and a 180-day dry-aged steak have in common? They’re all right here as Optimus Animation Director Luis Mayorga stops by for a thoroughly…
The Patrick Lives On Film Showcase sponsored by Resolution Digital Studios and Cinespace Film Studios will take place once again in winter of 2026. Date and venue to be announced….
The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens, opens its 47th Annual Call for Entries with the theme “Capture the Original.” This year’s season…
After a wildly successful run on the festival circuit, the award-winning short film Maggie’s Not Okay will debut on the prestigious YouTube channel Omeleto to its 4 million subscribers on…
‘Local Area Network’, a new independent feature from Chicago filmmaker Glenn Garrabrant (‘Visiting Friends’), will make its world premiere at The Lake Street Screening Room on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM, followed by an audience Q&A with…
Legendary Director and Actor Robert Townsend, a Chicago native, will be hosting a two-day pop-up film festival in Chicago featuring screenings of his classic films on Saturday December 6th to Sunday, December…
‘Far from Home’ a short documentary on Afghan refugees in India, is currently on a vibrant Oscar run for Best Short Documentary. The film is generating significant buzz ahead of…
The winners are in! AICP’s Camp Kuleshov challenge for the Midwest region was a success once again and accolades were awarded in Chicago. The nightlife hotspot Tunnel at 151 W…
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival today announced A TERRIBLE SOUND as the winner of The Pitch at the 11th edition of Industry Days, the Festival’s annual conference that has become a hub for…
Chicago, particularly the South Side, is rich with stories that inspire, challenge and entertain in amazing ways. For the third consecutive year, the Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) presents Voices of the South Side:…
Spike Lee is one of the coolest people on earth. Besides winning the 2018 Oscar for BlacKkKlansman and a ton of other awards for a ton of other film, he…
There’s a recurring question in film schools and creative writing programs: “How do I actually break into the industry?” For student screenwriters, the path from classroom to career has always…
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced the winning films at North America’s longest-running competitive film festival’s 61st edition, held from October 15 – 26, 2024. This year, 43 feature films competed…
Actor Lorenzo T Hughes started as a model in Omaha and learned how to act on stage in Kansas City before earning his current guest star role as DDC Markinson…
For years, filmmaker Bob Teitel could not stop thinking about what happened to Chicago’s 2014 Jackie Robinson West little league baseball team. “They weren’t able to really tell their story,”…
The Chicago International Film Festival launched its 61st annual run on Wednesday night at the Music Box Theater. Featuring the world premiere of Chicago-made documentary One Golden Summer, the oldest competitive…
Reel Black Filmmakers, a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chicago(CFWC), will be celebrating its 13th anniversary with a screening of works by talented filmmakers Shahari Moore, Reginald Rice and David Weathersby on Saturday, October 11th from 3-5pm at the Reva…
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 16 – 19, 2025 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 11th year, the…
The iconic franchise is back. Earlier this summer, SCREEN broke the news that Amazon Prime Video’s new Barbershop TV series would be filming in Chicago this Fall, and now we…
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced the full lineup of films and programs included in this year’s 61st edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, unspooling at venues across the…
Chicago actor Harold Dennis is the latest recipient of the Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Legacy Presence Award at the 2025 Jones Awards ceremony, held at Theater Wit in Chicago. This…
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, today announced its International Competitions for this year’s edition, running October 15 – 26, 2025. This year’s competitive titles…
In its third and most powerful year yet, XL Fest, led by producer Troy Pryor, continues to shift the paradigm – not just for Black creatives in Chicago, but for the…
The 61st Chicago International Film Festival is set to open Wednesday October 15, 2025 with the World Premiere of ONE GOLDEN SUMMER, the true story behind Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West Little League team’s…
The iconic franchise is back. Earlier this summer, SCREEN broke the news that Amazon Prime Video’s new Barbershop TV series would be filming in Chicago this Fall, and now we…
What do Batman, Mike Tyson and The Eagles have in common? They’re all right here as the GERTRUDE Founder and Chief Creative Officer Otis Gibson stops by for a thoroughly…
Hibernian Media proudly announce film selections for their 11th Annual “Irish American Movie Hooley”, scheduled this year atThe Wilmette Theatre in Wilmette Sept. 26-27-28, 2025 Declaring themselves “the only Irish American film…
On Monday, August 25th, Midwest Film Festival (MFF) returns to the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) with a film lineup that will embark…
The longest-running underground film festival in the world, the Chicago Underground Film Festival builds on its history of discovering and presenting the most genre-defying, groundbreaking, and unique films emerging from…
The Black & Brown Femme Film Festival 2025, presented by BBFF, returns for its highly anticipated annual celebration of women of color in film. This year’s festival invites audiences to…
Mark your calendars now as XL FEST is set for August 14-23 in Chicago. The fest’s schedule is packed with special guests and indie premieres. Let’s take a look at…
More great news for Chicago. Amazon Prime Video’s new “Barbershop” TV series is expected to begin filming in Chicago this Fall, sources tell SCREEN. The show will connect to the…
The AICP Awards Tour continues, touching down in the West Coast at the end of the month. The AICP Awards in LA are set for Thursday, July 31st, The Ebell…
The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated DTLC Summer Mixer, taking place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at…
What better way to kick off the weekend than with some gut-busting laughter? Chicago/LA comedian Erick Esteban a.k.a. Miscellaneous Brown is back with a brand new comedy special entitled MORE…
What do Oprah Winfrey, U2, and the loveliest Gibson guitar ever have in common? They’re all right here as BarkleyOKRP EVP, Head of Production and the Founder and CEO of…
Filmscape Chicago, the Midwest’s premier education event for film and television production, has announced its full slate of classes for the 2025 show, taking place June 21–22 at CineCity Studios…
It’s often said that the only constant in life is change, and short film Places of Worship stands as a testament to this in more ways than one. Brought to…
The blossoming St. Louis independent film scene has a massive feather to add to its relatively newly crafted cap. The indie thriller Ride or Die was filmed in the Missouri…
History has a way of resurfacing, and a new independent short film is reminding us that the struggles of the past are never as distant as they seem. In today’s…
The 19th edition of Asian Pop-Up Cinema today announced the winners of the Festival’s inaugural jury competition, which saw 16 films in competitions including the Grand Jury Feature Film Award, the Best Short Film…
The Mad and Finally Single Podcast is closing out its biggest season yet with a must-listen Season 4 finale featuring Juan Franco, a cast member from Married at First Sight Season 18, filmed in Chicago. Hosted…
AICP announced today that Judy John, Global Chief Creative Officer at global communications firm Edelman, has been named as the 2025 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair. In this role, John…
What do Mariah Carey, The Great British Bake-Off, and the best bartender in Chicago have in common? They’re all right here as OTV – Open Television Co-Founder and Executive Director…
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center is pleased to announce the complete festival program and schedule for its annual Chicago European Union Film Festival. This highly anticipated…
A standing-room-only crowd of filmmakers celebrated Kartemquin Films’ housewarming event at the Kimball Arts center on February 6. Representing a motherlode of documentarian prowess, they dialed up the camaraderie with…
The AICP today announced the full roster for the Curatorial Committee for the 2025 AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial. The committee, representing a lineup of experts from…
The finding that only 36% of Black-owned businesses have physical stores, led Putney – the Black-owned agency within independent BarkleyOKRP – to create digital storefronts for 34 online shops in Chicago throughout…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what Colle McVoy…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have acclaimed cinematographer…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! We are honored to have commercial director…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the commercials! We were honored to have the founder and owner of The Cre8tors, Dani Jackson-Smith, stop by Screen to…
Cottage Grove, a short film written and directed by George Ellzey, Jr. and starring Sean Blake and Patrick Agada, is screening at the historic Music Box Theater as part of…
Chicago-based Emmy-nominated nonprofit streaming platform and media incubator Open Television (OTV) proudly announces the launch of OTV ATLAS, an artist-driven initiative designed to provide critical resources and support to intersectional…
Today the 2025 Sundance Film Festival awards were presented at a ceremony for the jury and audience award–winning films at The Ray Theatre in Park City, where independent storytelling was…
As FACETS celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, the iconic Chicago nonprofit art house cinema is unveiling exciting changes, including a new name, a fresh slate of programming and ambitious plans for…
Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival is back, bringing its 11th screening to Chicago’s indie cinema hub, Facets, on February 6, 2025. This one-of-a-kind event showcases an unexpected variety of…
After more than ten years at Instituto Cervantes, the International Latino Cultural Center’s (ILCC) monthly Reel Film Club series moves to Facets, 1517 West Fullerton Avenue, the original home of…
The Patrick Lives On Film Showcase is coming up in early 2025 and there is still time for you to submit your film to be considered for the showcase. The…
On January 20th, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America. With that in mind, there will be a virtual screening tonight at…
The Sundance Film Festival is back in-person and kicks off next week. If you are making the trek to Park City this month, here is a soiree for you to…
Will there be a new comedy television series landing in Chicago in 2025? Director Jack C. Newell (pictured here) and actor-writer Chuck Norment are planning on it, and it all…
December is holiday party season and IFA Chicago’s Magic Hour gala was a joyous celebration for the Illinois film and television community earlier this month. SCREEN has a superb slate…
The Patrick Lives On Film Showcase is coming up in early 2025 and there is still time for you to submit your film to be considered for the showcase. This…
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) proudly announces the appointment of NK Gutiérrez as its new Executive Director, succeeding Erica Duffy effective December 2024. Gutiérrez, who has served as the festival’s…
The highly anticipated premiere for one of Chicago’s newest television series may soon be here. Sources tell SCREEN the series premiere of Deli Boys will arrive on Hulu this coming…
The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, the non-profit dedicated to providing the community, resources, and programs needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators, announces its…
What do Rihanna, a fake soccer team, and the best brisket ever have in common? They’re all right there as Executive Creative Director Shawn Francis of Columbus, Ohio and NYC-based…
The Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists in post production – a.k.a. Camp K – has recognized and awarded its winning and honorable mention entries at live events…
Denzel must be proud. His two sons, Malcolm and John David, are collaborating on the dramatic feature film The Piano Lesson, which is arriving in theaters nationwide this week. Malcolm…
What better time than now for a story of inspiration and perseverance? The World Premiere is here for Chicago filmmaker Devon Gulati’s documentary short film Looking Forward. Gulati and his…
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the storytellers selected for the 2024 Latine Fellowship and Collab Scholarship. Now in its third year, the program aims to expand Latine representation in independent media…
One Chicago Wednesdays are in full swing and one of the most beloved fan favorites of that NBC universe is LaRoyce Hawkins, known for playing Atwater on Chicago PD. This…
Following the raucous response to the world premiere as the closing night film for AGLIFF, AMERICAN SCHEMERS is having its Midwest premiere at the prestigious Heartland International Film Festival in on Thursday, October 17th….
Chicago’s own Turncoat Pictures was one of the Visual Effects (VFX) companies behind the upcoming film Mickey 17 from the Academy Award-winning writer/director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, starring Robert…
The 60th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, today announced its International Competitions for this year’s edition, running October 16 – 27, 2024. This year’s competitive titles…
The World Premiere is here for an impactful Chicago-made short film. The strength of sisterhood is at the heart of director Alyssa Thordarson’s Chronic. The film will debut at the…
The voiceover – delivered by a young woman, her tone full of ambition, energy and potential, lays out the new campaign’s central theme: “When everyone else is asking, ‘What if,’…
What do the superhero Blade, Cyndi Lauper, and the best burger ever have in common? They’re all right here as esteemed colorist Yohance Brown of the ColorNation roster stops by…
Following up on last year’s successful relocation to Chicago’s South Side, the Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF), the longest-running underground film festival in the world, returns September 11-15, 2024. Turning…
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has unveiled its full slate of programming for the 42nd edition of the second-longest running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world, unspooling September…
A new era begins at DDBO. After more than 20 years as BBDO Worldwide’s CEO and president, Andrew Robertson is being succeeded by Nancy Reyes. Robertson, who will become BBDO’s…
There are more changes afoot at a cornerstone Chicago agency. BBDO is hiring its first CEO to lead both its New York and Chicago offices. Jiah Choi will be leaving…
As he basks in the glow of Olympic gold following a storybook run at the Paris games, NBA superstar Stephen Curry now looks to achieve TV ratings glory. Curry’s stars…
August is in full swing and XL Fest is just a few days away. From August 15 through 18, the annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing…
Working together to build a better Chicago for everyone. That is the mission at the heart of the latest collaboration between Mode Project and Chicago CRED. Chicago CRED is dedicated…
For the 10th year in a row, Advertising Community Night is returning to the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) in the heart of Chicago at the Gene Siskel Film Center at…
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A record-breaking crowd of film, television and advertising professionals descended upon CineCity Studios for Filmscape Chicago this past weekend. More than 1,000 attendees – a 40% increase from last year’s…
“Power in Pride” is the theme for Pride Month 2024. ONE at Optimus, in the spirit of women empowerment and advocacy for all, today announces that Megan Stowe, a respected LGBTQIA+ Commercial/TV/Film Director,…
Your plans for this weekend are set: Filmscape Chicago is here. You can join film, television and advertising professionals June 22-23 at CineCity Studios all weekend for packed days of…
Chicago has lost one of the cornerstones of its film and television production community. Jacqueline “JJ” Ingram passed away this month, and her fellow filmmakers and collaborators are remembering her…
African American Ad Legends Shine in ‘Channels Changers’ Doc Premiering July 1 At Siskel Film Center
Gypsy Chicago Productions will hold the premiere showing of its documentary, Channels Changers, at the Siskel Center on July 1 at 6pm. Channels Changers introduces viewers to the most hidden…
What do 90s hip hop, four WNBA superstars, and the best pepperoni pizza ever have in common? They’re all right here as sports documentary Shattered Glass director, Ohio filmmaker, and…
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A capacity crowd gathered in Chicago to enjoy the latest short-form offerings from a renowned ensemble of local filmmakers. IFA Chicago and Mxxd Media partnered up to present the Screen…
After last month’s successful Roadshow in Milwaukee, the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) will be back in Chicago on Monday, June 24th at the Gene Siskel Film Center. The festival is…
The inaugural Taiwan Pride Film Festival will be held June 29th in Chicago, it was announced today by festival producers Zatori Films and the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office. This year’s program features shorts and…
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Women in Film Night was hosted at the Rudolf Steiner Branch of the Anthroposophical Society at 4249 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago earlier this month. The event included film screenings, filmmaker…
Three days of education, inspiration and celebration in New York City are ready to roll. AICP Week 2024 kicks off today, Tuesday June 4th, at Base Camp and culminates on…
It’s time to circle August 15 through the 18th on your calendar. Brothers Larenz Tate, Larron Tate & Lahmard Tate will headline this year’s XL Film Fest in Chicago. Actor…
The premiere date is here, the trailer has arrived, and a trio of hometown talents have joined the team. The new filmed-in-Chicago MGM+ Forest Whitaker suspense thriller series Emperor of…
Filming in Chicago is underway for Steph Curry’s new scripted series Mr. Throwback, and it looks like the NBA superstar has found his female lead for the show. Saturday Night…
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IFA Chicago hosted an exciting new event on Wednesday, May 15th, where selected filmmakers from its Fiscal Sponsorship program came to the IFA Hub to pitch their projects and receive…
The Alliance of Independent Representatives (AIR) is proud to announce the winners of its 3rd Annual Unsigned Diverse Directors Showcase, sponsored by Simian. This year, the showcase received over 60…
Alternating Currents, happening August 15-18, 2024, hosts the Quad Cities’ largest annual film festival, featuring dozens of film screenings from rising filmmakers, showcasing many of the best independent and short…
Invisible People is an animated documentary series showcasing Malaysia’s stateless and refugee communities, chronicling their struggles and fights for systemic change. It explores individual stories beyond monolithic news headlines, uncovering diverse…
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SG+ Reps hosted a full roster bash, a first of its kind, for the Chicago advertising industry. The West Loop venue had a massive outdoor “yard” where the May 16th…
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Northwestern University’s Pritzker Pucker Studio Lab launches the Chicago Mental Health Film Showcase – two days of films, conversations, and a creative film workshop….
Black Cinema Collective (BCC), a cinema programs organization based in Seattle that centers local and global works by African and Afro-Diasporic filmmakers has launched a national call for their second microgrant…
The Midwest Chapter of AICP is getting set to unveil its first Women’s Forum, which will be taking place on May 21 at Optimus. A networking event for AICP members…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the Rotten Tomatoes Audience Award winners…
The City of Chicago is abuzz as NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s new comedy TV series Mr. Throwback has begun filming in the Windy City. Mr. Throwback will consist of six…
There is great news for the Chicago and Illinois production community as we look ahead to the summer. The Chi has been renewed for Season 7 at Paramount+ with Showtime….
Chicago’s upcoming NASCAR Weekend just got a whole lot groovier. In addition to featuring high-speed, 8-cylinder laps around Grant Park, the two-day event will include a music festival and the first ever Chicago…
Chicago’s new television series Emperor of Ocean Park is ready to wrap filming on its inaugural season. And the show has added its share of heavyweights along the way. Academy…
This Blue Carpet Premiere of the film “Kingdom Reign Vol. 1,” starring Theron G. Johnson, John Canada Terrell, Angela Coates, Flojo, Walter Parker & Chicago’s own Tamera Fair, will take…
Legendary newsman Al Roker is set to host Cinema/Chicago’s 60th Anniversary Cinema Soirée, it was announced today. The event, which celebrates the diamond anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival and its incredible history and…
As the Chicago Bulls season comes to a close, let’s take a look at an inspiring and insightful new digital series led by the team’s star player. Dinners with DeMar is…
The premiere of the first half of Season Six of The Chi ranks among the top Showtime premieres ever in streaming viewership, so it’s safe to say the anticipation is…
CMP, Chicago’s leading organization dedicated to supporting social-impact documentary film, today announced the full slate of films being showcased at the 9th annual Doc10 documentary film festival running May 2 – 5,…
The critically acclaimed Independent Spirit Award nominated feature We Grown Now is back in its hometown for a highly anticipated theatrical run. The Gene Siskel Film Center will present the…
IFC Films today announced that four of its most anticipated films of the summer will screen at the Chicago Critics Film Festival, running May 3 – 9, 2024 at the…
When Chicagoans hear “Steph Curry is coming to Chicago” they might quickly leap to the conclusion that the legendary NBA sharpshooter is being traded to the city’s beloved Chicago Bulls….
Chicago’s newest television series is about to wrap, and now the anticipation for the series premiere can begin. SCREEN has confirmed filming for Season One of Deli Boys Season One…
Behind every great film is a superb screenplay, and behind every superb screenplay is a tireless journey of drafts and rewrites… and of course, table reads. Produced in partnership with…
Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to announce the competition programs for the 34th edition of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, which will take place Thursday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7 at…
Filmmaker and screenwriter Ava Duvernay once stated, “In documentaries, there’s a truth that unfolds unnaturally, and you get to chronicle it.” Through its Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking, a six-week intensive class from April 3rd – May…
In a new, fast-paced Lexus spot, produced by Quriosity Productions, a young female gamer takes to her computer to chat with her male esports teammate before they get into their respective…
If you love Made-In-Chicago TV series then you’ve definitely seen plenty of actor Brian Keys. The Chicagoan played Special Agent Edgar Vargas in the latest season of Power Book IV:…
There is one weekend you can confidently ink into your 2024 calendar. Filmscape Chicago is set for June 21-23 at CineCity Studios, and registration is now open. Co-Founder Colette Gabriel…
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It was an inspiring and impactful night in Chicago this past weekend. More than a dozen films led the 7th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase and Fundraiser at Resolution…
The Chicago-made drama Long Division is now available for your viewing pleasure on Tubi. On the heels of this exciting premiere, Screenwriter and Executive Producer Ken Hoyd (pictured here with…
Creative Cypher continues to break barriers in Black film as it releases its first animation project, Captain Zero. Captain Zero is one of nine projects already in various stages of production for…
Director Cameron Busby, whose arresting Logitech spot starring sensation Little Nas X generated tons of buzz on the Super Bowl in 2021, has joined the roster of Quriosity Productions in…
Love, laughter, and a touch of reality TV matchmaking take center stage as the “Mad and Finally Single Podcast,” hosted by Chicago comedians Sommer Austin and Jamie Black, welcomed the…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Joshua Gadson, Co-Founder/Creative…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
In the ad world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have the founder and…
The AICP National Board of Directors has elected a new leadership slate. Tabitha Mason-Elliott, Partner at BARK BARK, was elected Chairperson, succeeding Lisa Mehling, Owner/President of CHELSEA, while Sally Campbell,…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what acclaimed cinematographer…
It’s been a thrilling month for director Clare Cooney and her team behind the horror feature Departing Seniors. On the heels of a prolific festival run with stops at the…
Chicago’s new TV series is building up its cast, and adding some tremendous hometown talent in the process. Steppenwolf ensemble member Ora Jones and Chicago Fire actor Torrey Hanson are…
The theatrical and worldwide premieres are here for the horror thriller Departing Seniors. On the heels of a prolific festival run with stops at the Chicago International Film Festival and…
More than a dozen films will screen during the 7th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase and Fundraiser at Resolution Studios on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Created by seasoned vets…
Before Marvel Studios’ Echo started streaming exclusively on Disney Plus and Hulu on January 10, Executive Producer and Director Sydney Freeland let the world know it would showcase a different…
“What if the PGA never banned non-white players in the first place?” That’s the arresting opening line of “Change 1961,” a two-minute video created and produced by Chicago-based Unsurfaced™ for Eastside…
Tabletop director Tyllie Barbosa has been helping brands tell beautiful stories since she began her career as a still life photographer in 2005. After fifteen years in the business working…
Chicago’s newest television series is ready to roll, and now, the dates are set. SCREEN has confirmed filming for Deli Boys is expected to begin January 31st. The series is…
This week is all about Sundance, and a Chicago-made feature is set to debut at the prestigious festival in Park City, Utah. The feature film Desire Lines, directed by Jules Rosskam, will…
Chicago’s new television series is adding some heavyweights to the roster, as it begins filming this week. Sources tell SCREEN Academy Award winning actor Forest Whitaker will be joining The…
Eriq La Salle is well known for his thrilling work as a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor, but it’s now his excellence as an author that is turning heads across…
2024 will begin with yet another new television series being welcomed to the City of Chicago. The Emperor of Ocean Park is a ten-episode dramatic tale based on Stephen L….
The 7th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase sponsored by Resolution Studios and Cinespace Studios takes place at Resolution Studios on Saturday, February 24, 2024. And there is still time…
DDB Worldwide has announced that Micheline Grace Lewis has joined DDB North America as Chief People Officer, reporting to Global Chief People Officer, Roisin Rooney. The addition of Lewis amplifies…
Tiffany Taveras doesn’t just edit; she crafts stories with meaning and intention that resonate across high-profile brands, music videos, and film. Executive Producer Ryan Smith expressed his enthusiasm saying, “I am…
Fitting Descriptions, a short film co-directed by Tiffany Bedwell and John Mossman, launched its festival run with a west coast world premiere on December 7th, the final day of the…
As we head into the new year with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the rearview, television production is in full swing in the Windy City. Critically acclaimed Showtime series…
In a dazzling showcase at the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival (DTLA), “THIS IS YOUR SONG” claimed victory with Best Screenplay for Hassan Said & Lourdes Figueroa, Best Actress for…
DDB will have new leadership at the helm in 2024. DDB Worldwide has hired Leo Burnett’s Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani as its president and international chief creative officer,…
One of (hopefully) many new productions for Chicago and Illinois in the new year is taking shape. The comedy pilot Deli Boys was picked up to series back in May,…
Plus Seven Company announced today that 13 short films have been selected for screening at 815HORTS: A 5HORT Film Festival, including Academy Award nominee Bing Liu’s Rockford premiere of “What the Hands…
2024 will arrive with more changes for a cornerstone agency in the Midwest. DDB Chicago Chief Creative Officer Rodrigo Jatene is leaving the Windy City to return home. Jatene leaps…
Chicago Filmmaker Zanah Thirus (pictured top left), recognized as one of Diversity in Cannes’ Top Ten Filmmakers of the Decade, is set to challenge societal norms and tickle funny bones…
Riding the wave of being named to Moviemaker Magazine’s esteemed “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” The Key West Film Festival has launched its short film lineup for…
What do The Rolling Stones, Grey’s Anatomy and the X-Men have in common? They’re all right here as FCB Chicago Story Supervisor Shannon Clash stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
The 29th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival is right around the corner. Presented from November 3 through 16, this year’s Black Harvest boasts 20+ feature films, 10 shorts programs, filmmaker…
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival has announced THE PUNK SHOW IN CHICAGO as the winner of The Pitch at the 9th edition of Industry Days. Written and directed by Erika Valenciana, produced by Anuradha Rana, and…
Chicago activist and entrepreneur Willie ‘JR’ Fleming attended the Chicago International Film Festival’s Opening Night Block Party with his sister Marlene Mcintosh on Wednesday October 11. Intending to see Minhal…
The Midwest Premiere is here for KILLING ROMANCE starring Lee Sun-kyun, who played the father in the first Oscar-winning film from a non-English speaking movie, PARASITE. Sun-kyun will be in Chicago…
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,…
The theatrical premiere is here for a Chicago made festival favorite. Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, is pleased to announce both theatrical…
The 30th edition of the Chicago Underground Film Festival–the longest-running underground film festival in the world–Opening night for CUFF30 is tonight at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., in…
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival is set to open Wednesday, October 11th at the Music Box Theatre and it will do so with a highly anticipated hometown indie. The…
ColorNation, the remote color grading service founded by veteran post production entrepreneur Reid Brody, has added two colorists to its roster of available artists. The veteran artist Vincent Taylor, based…
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…
At this time last year, The crime drama Heist 88 starring two-time Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story) was filming throughout the City…
The premiere is here for Season Two of the Chicago-made series Power Book IV: Force and we are honored to have a special guest from the show stopping by to…
Five years ago, Creative Cypher launched an accelerator lab for rising content creators. Founder Troy Pryor’s goal was to then provide those creators an opportunity to showcase their work and…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2023-2024 today, announcing…
For the 14th consecutive year, the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) hosted its Women & Gender Non-Conforming Filmmakers Night. The event showcases and celebrates the work of historically underrepresented filmmakers and…
Would you create a film if you knew it would only be seen once, and then immediately destroyed, never to be seen again? Four Chicago filmmakers are saying yes to…
Join the Chicago Filmmakers community for a musical feast commemorating the historic Golden Anniversary of the not-for-profit arts organization best known for producing Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and Onion City Experimental Film Festival. In…
Cinema is often at its strongest when we find ourselves inspired by individuals displaying extraordinary courage and conviction. Such is the case with Chicago filmmaker Brent Huffman’s latest documentary feature…
The 30th edition of the Chicago Underground Film Festival–the longest-running underground film festival in the world–is moving to Chicago’s South Side Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper Ave., September 13-17, 2023. Opening night will…
Mezcla Media Collective announced that Co-Founder Colette Ghunim is among the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers selected to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program. The Obama Leaders…
IFA Chicago, in partnership with SAG-AFTRA, assembled a superb cast and capacity crowd for a table read of the feature film script, A Real One, by writer, director and Sundance…
What do Spiderman, The Grateful Dead, and the Miami Heat have in common? They’re all right here as Minneapolis agency Colle McVoy’s Executive Creative Director Gil Muiños stopped by for…
Creative Cypher’s XL Film Fest has released its official lineup for the three day festival beginning August 17th until August 20th. August marks the launch for the Black-owned and operated…
World Premiere at UK’s Legendary Frightfest for Clare Cooney’s Filmed-In-Chicago ‘Departing Seniors’
The legendary FrightFest, the UK’s biggest horror and fantasy film festival, returns to London’s Cineworld Leicester Square this August 24 – 28 for its 24th edition, and a filmed-in-Chicago feature is among the jaw-dropping…
Jennell Renai is an emerging director who was first drawn to filmmaking through her belief that visual storytelling is the best way to shape the way people see the world….
The XL Film Festival, powered by Creative Cypher, will feature a top tier collaboration with Mansa. Mansa is a free, ad-supported streaming platform highlighting Black content for a global audience,…
The launch is here for the groundbreaking creative management agency Cre8tors. The excitement lifted off with events in Chicago and in New York during AICP Week earlier this month. Up…
Terrence Howard is best known among Chicago TV fans for his tenure as “Lucius Lyon” in the popular Fox series Empire, which filmed primarily in the Windy City. Born in…
Creative Cypher will host the XL Film Festival Friday, August 18 to Sunday, August 20, and continue to host events throughout the year. The XL Film Festival is Chicago’s growing…
Charles Jenkins’ music video for “God Be Praised” is an awe-inspiring visual spectacle that seamlessly intertwines the power of music, breathtaking cinematography, and the poignant beauty of a historical setting….
Daryl Sledge is bringing his next project back home. The Chicago native and Brooklyn resident is currently in pre-production on the feature film Why?. Why? is the award-winning debut novel…
Chicago native and Visions Blu Institute Executive Director Karon Hamlet announced today its latest effort “The Nell” has been named Best Bronze Telly Winner Web Series Pilot in Online –…
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…
The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 44th annual winners after a record-breaking year for entries. Winners include some of…
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…
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…
For the first time since 2019, #OTVTonight from Emmy and Webby-nominated non-profit streaming platform OTV – Open Television returns in-person with Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on Tuesday, May 16th…
The Fantastic Pavilion, a new hub for the genre community set to make its debut at Cannes’ Marché du Film this week, has revealed its seven Gala screenings, and a…
CHICAGO… Calling all creatives! Reel Black Filmmakers is looking for you! On Saturday, May 27th from Noon-4pm, Reel Black Filmmakers and the Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) will be hosting its second, in-person Filmmakers Meet and Create…
After another competitive grant season, the three finalists of the 2023 Community Builders Grant have been selected: Young Claude (written, co-directed, and executive produced by Adithi Chandrashekar), Killing Time (written…
The International Latino Cultural Center announced today the winners and runner-ups for the 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival’s Audience Choice Awards. The Audience Choice Award for Best Fiction Feature went…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the complete lineup, schedule and special…
IFA Chicago proudly partnered with Mezcla Media Collective and 3AM Thoughts Productions to host “Rise and Shine: Happy Hour Edition” earlier this month. Attendees enjoyed drinks, light appetizers and networking…
The Disney Channel filmed its latest family-friendly franchise in Chicago last year, and the premiere is here! Saturdays debuts on the Disney Channel this Friday, March 24th. The show airs…
Women’s History Month Short Film Screening Saturday, Presented By Community Film Workshop of Chicago
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Community Film Workshop of Chicago (CFWC) will host a free screening with women filmmakers from Chicago’s South Side on Saturday, March 25th from…
The 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) is right around the corner, and this week, the renowned festival announced its full slate of films and special events. Produced by the…
The Disney Channel filmed its latest family-friendly franchise in Chicago last year, and the premiere is here! Disney has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming series, Saturdays, which is…
That’s a wrap! Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland stars in Emmy winner Tyler Perry’s upcoming film for Netflix, entitled Mea Culpa. The production landed in Chicago for a few days…
It’s time to stack those Oscar predictions ballots for your numerous party pools coming up this Sunday. To help you make some tough decisions, SCREEN’s Genna Mark brought in MoviePass…
Chicago Filmmakers, the presenting organization of the Onion City Experimental Film Festival, is pleased to announce the full slate of programs for the 33rd edition, running March 30 – April 9….
The 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival announces the first wave of titles from the close to 100 feature and short length films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United…
Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland stars in Emmy and Honorary Oscar winner Tyler Perry’s upcoming film for Netflix, entitled Mea Culpa. The production lands in Chicago for a few days…
What do Prince, the Kardashians, and an apple green 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air have in common? They’re all right here as director Korey Miller of the acclaimed Quriosity Productions roster…
In 1976, an extraordinary group of Black feminist artists and activists—Michele Wallace, Faith Ringgold, Patricia Jones, Margo Jefferson, and Monica Freeman—co-organized the first ever Black women’s film festival: the Sojourner…
“Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher will be in the spotlight Saturday, March 11, as the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Holba’ Pisachi’ Native Film Festival returns. The Holba’ Pisachi’ (“Showing Pictures”) Native Film…
During the last quarter of 2022, Creative Cypher, founded by Troy Pryor, agreed to merge its sister brand Cypher Foundation with the Chicago South Side Film Festival, founded by Michelle Kennedy….
Black History Month 2023 served up an opportunity for dozens of notable Black advertising creatives and entrepreneurs to look to the future, as Chicago house music pioneer Vince Lawrence’s music…
Agency VSA Partners announced today that “Until Justice Just Is,” a social justice campaign created in collaboration with the YWCA, has received a Bronze Award in the 2nd Annual Anthem…
What do Coldplay, the superhero Static Shock, and the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago have in common? They’re all right here as colorist Calvin Bellas of Reid Brody’s collective…
Marvel Studios might be looking at a possible delay for its upcoming Disney+ series, Ironheart, which filmed briefly in Chicago. Ironheart, with Dominique Thorne reprising her role as Riri Williams…
For the last three years, the South Side Short Film Series hosted by Reel Black Filmmakers was virtual. On Saturday, March 4th from 2-4pm, the free screening will be in-person at Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Avenue, where the Community Film Workshop of…
Quriosity Productions is always celebrating and amplifying black excellence in advertising, and their latest event is a tribute to that mission. The company, led by founder and executive producer Qadree…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have FCB Chicago Executive Producer and…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what acclaimed cinematographer…
What do Better Call Saul, Kawhi Leonard, and the best pie ever have in common? They’re all right here as director Justin Casselle stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round…
With the passing of celebrated film critic and Black Harvest Film Festival co-founder and consultant Sergio Mims last fall, the Gene Siskel Film Center today announced the establishment of the Sergio…
Robert “Diggy” Morrison has been scoring films in Chicago for over thirty years. His latest endeavor has led him to the highly popular original series for BET, The Family Business,…
The International Screenwriters’ Association kicked off the year with their list of Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2023, and they are now on the search for more diverse up…
A Chicago and Midwest made independent feature has earned one of the most coveted awards on the festival circuit. The Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film…
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), is proud to announce that Los Angeles-based graphic designer and illustrator Chenwei Xu is…
The new year is in full swing and television production is picking up in the Windy City. Critically acclaimed Showtime series The Chi will get to work on Season Six…
It’s time to head to Park City! Slamdance Film Festival is ready to roll and there are two films hailing from Chicagoland and the Midwest awaiting their premiere. Slamdance 2023…
The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced on Monday, January 23. Leading with a total of 11 nominations is EVERYTHING…
The Chicago Media Project (CMP), a premier social impact documentary funder in the Midwest, and producer of the annual Doc10 documentary film festival which has become known as a nonfiction…
As we move into 2023, it’s time to consider potential television projects that could be landing in Chicago this year. Could NBC be bringing another series to the Windy City,…
11 Dollar Bill threw its support behind North Carolina’s LGBT+ community in providing editorial and post-production services to Ponysaurus Brewing Co’s “Lieutenant Governor’s Fund for the Fabulous” campaign. Conceived by…
2023 is off to a stellar start for Chicago’s Zanah Thirus. The talented filmmaker and longtime agency producer is making a career shift, and doing so with one of the…
What do hot yoga sessions with Slash (yes, the guitar legend Slash), loving Star Wars, and completing FOUR triathlons have in common? They’re all right here as Quriosity Senior Producer…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2022 award winners. Claiming the organization’s top honor as Best Picture of the year is THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, directed by Martin…
Vince Lawrence is stepping to a groove that he pioneered forty years ago, and a legion of artists have now joined the ride. In 1983, the native Chicagoan helped create…
The season premiere is here. One of the crown jewels of Chicago’s booming television industry is the HBO Max series South Side. The highly anticipated Season Three Premiere is here…
Sundance is live and in-person once again! Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the slate of independent films selected across the feature film categories for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival….
Ed Han, the former agency creative director turned film director, has joined the roster of Quriosity Productions. He brings with him a great eye for everything from lifestyle to automotive spots,…
IFA Chicago’s “Breakthrough Voice Award” is an honor given to an individual whose work has already received professional acclaim and demonstrates an exceptional level of creative quality and storytelling integrity,…
The AICP Mentoring Program is now seeking mentee applications as it prepares to launch its second cycle. Information on the program, including how to apply for admission as a mentee,…
If you’re a Chicago movie and TV fan, you have even more reason to head to the theater this weekend. Your first look at Ironheart is approaching faster than you…
The highly anticipated Marvel Studios series Ironheart landed in Chicago to film in October and November, and it did so with a Chicago filmmaker in the director’s chair. The Emmy-nominated…
From the home of sketch and improv, Chicago’s Cow Lamp Films and The Annoyance Theatre are partnering to produce a new Chicago sketch TV series, Out of the Loop. Earlier this…
The new Marvel Studios series Ironheart has completed its two weeks of filming throughout Chicago, and that’s also a wrap on principal filming for the inaugural season of the franchise….
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Justin Casselle continues his rise through the commercial directorial ranks with his latest work for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), which brings you an unexpected comedy twist….
Black Alphabet, a nonprofit committed to promoting equity awareness on behalf of the Black LGBT+ community through the use of media and the arts, has announced the 9th Annual Black…
A Halloween treat is here for the Chicago production community as well as Chicago comic book diehards. The new Marvel Studios series Ironheart is now filming in the Windy City….
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center has revealed the full festival schedule for its 28th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival, which will take place…
As we look ahead to 2023, there is one more promising Chicago production to add to your radar. The winner of The 8th Annual showcase of Windy City feature films…
One of the most highly anticipated series to land in Chicago is here, and the action is about to get underway. The Ironheart fandom will kick into high gear this…
It’s been a busy October in Chicago and the pace is only picking up. 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox until a couple of years ago) is in town…
Powerful homegrown and diverse storytelling takes center stage this Monday. Chicago Ad Federation’s Diversity Thought and Leadership Council and the AAF Toledo will be hosting the Chicago premiere of the…
An uplifting and inspiring evening, and we’ve got the pics to prove it. Established in 1975, the now 47-year-old art cinema and pioneering video rental outlet FACETS hosted its first Screen Gems Benefit since…
One of the premier up-and-coming directorial talents in the country hails from Chicago, and she will be back in town this month, with good reason. Sam Bailey is one of…
As we look ahead to 2023, there are five Illinois features in the works that deserve a spot on your radar. Let’s take a look… The 58th Chicago International Film Festival has…
Reeling: The 40th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has announced the winners of the Best Narrative and Documentary Feature Jury and Audience Awards, recognizing artistic achievements in global LGBTQ+ independent…
More good news for the Chicago production community… and for Chicago comic book diehards. The new Marvel Studios series Ironheart will be filming in the Windy City at the end…
Together we are stronger. And with that in mind, an all-new unifying organization has been formed in Chicago. It was announced at FACETS’ annual Screen Gems Benefit last week, honoring the life and career…
The Reeling Film Festival launched its 2022 program with the US premiere of The Tiny Shrimps Strike Back at the Music Box Theatre on September 22. Now on its 40th annual run, the…
What do Keanu Reeves, the O’Jays, and an epic trip to Aruba have in common? They’re all right here as FCB Chicago Executive Producer Whitney Cusack stops by for an…
Power Book IV: Force fans, your Tuesday night plans are set. Join IFA Chicago this Tuesday, September 13th, as they sit down with Emmy-nominated showrunner, Courtney A. Kemp, creator of…
Entrepreneur, publisher, author, producer, and philanthropist Chaz Ebert has spent her career championing overlooked films and filmmakers, providing invaluable opportunities for new and diverse voices. Her work as a film…
They came. They created. They destroyed. The fourth annual immersive event “Destroy Your Art” welcomed an enthusiastic crowd and four brave filmmakers to the historic Music Box Theatre on Thursday,…
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A Chicago filmmaker is ready to step into the national spotlight, and that moment may be fast approaching. A Real One, the new short film from emerging writer/director and Sundance…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2022-2023 today, announcing the…
Two talented and vital Midwest voices are about to be amplified. Kartemquin Films is pleased to announce the first two projects supported by the Zhao-Chen Family Charitable Fund: Untitled Scientist Project…
Hopes were high for a new ABC franchise coming to Chicago, but it looks like that moment will have to wait. The Disney-owned network has decided not to move forward…
“A rousing tribute to grassroots activism with the visceral impact of all six ROCKY movies and a couple of CREED films put together.” So says Michael Phillips of the Chicago…
Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance is back in Chicago for his next project, and filming begins today. The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story star is teaming with writer…
It’s time to create and destroy. The fourth annual immersive event DESTROY YOUR ART that marries film and performance art for a completely unique experience that’s impossible to replicate, returns…
Chicago Filmmakers is pleased to announce that the Chicago Digital Media Production Fund (CDMPF) has awarded cash grants ranging from $3,000 to $20,000 to seven Chicago artists for the production…
Channels Changers is a documentary-in-progress about the advent of the African American Ad-Maker. Starting in the mid-1960s, the film celebrates Chicago-based industry leaders and innovators who were largely shut out…
What do Chris Rock, John Legend, and the best season in Miami of Ohio football history have in common? They’re all right here as Senior Director and Head of Production at…
Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University (GSU) is hosting its inaugural Summer Showcase event on July 29. The festivities will be hosted at Governors State…
He’s at it again. Reid Brody, the entrepreneur who’s helped build some of the industry’s leading production companies and post production studios, has announced the formation of his latest venture,…
Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance is returning to Chicago for his next project. The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story star is teaming with writer Dwayne Johnson-Cochran, Gunpowder &…
Earlier this year, Open Television announced the national expansion of its highly-anticipated fellowship for emerging writers, directors and producers. Today, they announce this year’s class of fellows. This annual program…
The Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade has sent shockwaves through the entire country, and women in the Chicago creative community are speaking out. From chief advertising executives…
Think TED Talk meets Shark Tank meets Kickstarter. The Great Chicago Pitch took center stage this month, showcasing diverse, emerging documentary storytellers and celebrating the power of community. The GCP…
One of the anchors of the Chicago production community is heading east. Kwame Amoaku, who resigned from his position as Director of the Chicago Film Office earlier this month, appears…
Chicago Artists Coalition is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 ENVISION Grant for Chicago-based artists working in the field of time-based digital and electronic art: Erica Gressman, and Bun Stout. Gressman…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, today announced the appointment of Sheila R. Brown as the association’s first-ever VP, Equity & Inclusion. Brown will represent the association in all…
Breaking the Barrier chronicles OnWord Skate Crew making history by building Chicago’s first non-traditional public mobile skatepark during a global pandemic. It is a vulnerable portrait of a variety of…
Watch 10 films from 10 countries with 9 U.S. Premieres at the special African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Chicago Film Series from June 10-12, 2022. For the 19th consecutive…
Excitement has been building and comic book diehards are buzzing about the new Marvel Studios series Ironheart. The series is expected to film in Atlanta and Chicago between now and…
What do LeBron James, the Jackson Five, and the best birthday cake ever have in common? They’re all right here as director Sheldon Candis answers Five Questions with SCREEN. A…
Excitement is building and comic book diehards are buzzing about the new Marvel Studios series Ironheart. SCREEN broke the news last week about a possible June shoot start, and those…
Full Spectrum Features presents the Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 8 premiere at the Gene Siskel Film Center today, May 26 at 7pm with a post-screening Q&A. Click here to purchase your passes for tonight’s festivities. This…
Cinespace Studios, a global studio platform, announced today that Michael Scott Jr. will join the company in the newly created position of Director, Industry and Community Relations. Scott will report to…
SCREEN broke the news last fall that the Marvel Studios series Ironheart was likely to film in Chicago in 2022, and it appears that time may be approaching. Sources tell…
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides a one-of-a-kind experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last several years. The festival runs through this Sunday,…
SCREEN reported earlier this Spring that a promising ABC pilot is heading to Chicago, and filming for that hourlong drama is now underway. This Is Us executive producer and episode…
Go big or go home. That’s the mantra as Elevated Films Chicago will be taking over the 17th floor Town Hall – which also happens to be an NBA-sized basketball…
Reel Black Filmmakers – a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chicago – celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a Reunion and Membership Drive on Saturday, May 21 at the…
A Chicago filmmaker is bringing her next project back home. Minhal Baig’s most recent feature film, Hala, was a Sundance Grand Jury Award Nominee and critics’ pick, was executive produced…
Rotten Tomatoes and the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced today the inaugural recipients of the “Emerging Critics Grant” program.
This Is Us writer-director Kay Oyegun has a new drama in the works for ABC, and that pilot will be heading to the Windy City. Sources tell SCREEN the pilot…
LeBron James is bringing his next feature film project back home to Ohio. He will be producing a movie entitled SHOOTING STARS, based on the four-time NBA champion’s life. Seeing…
It’s been a busy year for cinematographer Christopher Rejano, and he is just getting started. This week marks the worldwide premiere of the highly anticipated horror feature Night’s End, which…
Chicago natives Jonah Ocuto and Amaya Benbow are the recipients of local video production company Lightswitch Video’s inaugural film grant. The Full STEM Ahead Filmmaker’s Initiative is a first-year initiative…
Reel Black Filmmakers, a program of the Community Film Workshop of Chicago, will conclude this year’s South Side Short Film Series on Wednesday, March 23rd from 7- 8:30pm via Zoom…
Fact: On March 30, 1282, as the bells of Palermo, Sicily, tolled for Vespers, a Sicilian woman crying “Death to the Angevins!” led a people’s uprising against the French garrison…
The streets of Chicago’s South Side have a lot to say. WE tv today announced it has greenlit a new scripted drama series, Kold x Windy, from creators Kenny Young,…
Kartemquin Films and the Community Film Workshop of Chicago has announced the six new 2022 Diverse Voices in Docs (DVID) fellows. Welcoming the 9th cohort, DVID is a professional mentorship…
The 38th Chicago Latino Film Festival announced today its selections for their Opening Night and Centerpiece screenings at ChiTown Movies Drive-In, 2343 S. Throop St. The Festival opens Thursday, April…
90 Day Fiance, Aquaman, and the National Museum of Chocolate! It’s all here as Cutters Studios Editor Magdalena Hernandez Answers Five Questions with SCREEN. Let’s get to it! SCREEN: Your…
The new podcast Our Fighting Spirit launched a profound mission during its inaugural episode this week. Besides providing a first-hand account of the situation in Ukraine, the program is helping…
The new KINGPIX Digital Streaming TV Network is set to launch, according to its founder, and the platform has signed a two-part docuseries from California-based B and B Productions. KINGPIX…
What do Ava DuVernay, Married at First Sight, and an epic seafood boil have in common? They’re all right here today as director Chan C. Smith of the Tessa Films…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Keith Jamerson serves as U.S. Head of Production at Stink Studios. Keith spent the…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Dani Jackson is Edelman’s Vice President of Influencer and Multicultural Marketing. We were honored…
What were your favorite spots from the advertising extravaganza that is the Super Bowl? How about your least favorite? Let’s see how your answers line up with what acclaimed cinematographer…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Midwest native Justin Casselle’s career path has included stints with FCB and DDB Chicago…
Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Quriosity Productions Executive Producer and…
Justin Bieber, Iron Man, Chance the Rapper, Shaq, Family Feud… and so much more! It’s all right here today as Optimus Executive Producer Jonathan Desir answers Five Questions with SCREEN….
Disney Channel is bringing its latest family-friendly franchise to film in Chicago. The network recently granted a series order to Saturdays, a coming-of-age roller-skating comedy created by 17-year-old Black-ish star…
The Independent Film Alliance Chicago, SeriesFest and The Second City Film School are excited to present the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Chicago 2022 on March 31, an event giving comedic independent creators…
Television production is picking back up in the Windy City. Critically acclaimed Showtime series The Chi will get to work on Season Five this week. Filming is set to begin…
A thrilling new sci-fi pilot is arriving in Chicago in 2022. Thieves test their limits to survive each heist. Motorcycles race faster than the speed of light. Home cooked drugs…
Over 10,000 films submitted, only 59 are selected. Close Ties to Home Country, a short comedy produced and filmed in Chicago, is heading to the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The…
More than twenty years in the making, the highly anticipated Kanye West documentary jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy from Netflix leads the lineup of feature films set to premiere at the…
A vibrant and electric crowd descended upon downtown Chicago to celebrate the premiere of new series Wake & Bake with Dom Brown. Nearly 200 people filled event space Loft on…
It’s always encouraging if not inspiring to see today’s filmmakers making profound efforts to blaze a path for the filmmakers of tomorrow. Elevated Films Chicago is ramping up its mission…
Beyonce, Charles Barkley, and the best steak in town? It’s all here for you today as Facebook’s Head of Global Vertical Solutions Marketing Lizette Williams stopped by for a thoroughly…
Chicago-based multimedia arts organization Collaboraction has a new captain at the helm of its critically acclaimed and socially conscious ship. Today Collaboraction announced its new Executive Director, Saudia Davis. Saudia…
Dave Wooley did not mind that Dionne Warwick hesitated to let him do a movie about her when he mentioned the idea five years ago. “When Dionne says she’s really…
2021 has marked a pivotal year in Zanah Thirus’ career journey as a producer and director. She began her journey in advertising as an Associate Producer at FCB Chicago in…
Cow Lamp Films has announced their new streaming app and linear AVOD channel, Hipstr, will be available on smartphones and smart TV’s this November and coming soon to VIZIO SmartCast®…
As we look ahead to 2022, there are five Illinois features in the works that deserve a spot on your radar. Let’s take a look… The 57th Chicago International Film…
Are you ready to be inspired? The next project from two Oscar-nominated cornerstones of the Chicago documentary is here. Diane Quon, producer of Best Documentary Nominee Minding the Gap, and…
A veteran producer of the Chicago advertising community is now seated in the director’s chair for a milestone advertising campaign. Pearl Milling Company, the brand that was Aunt Jemima for…
“Together Again.” That’s the goal as many film festivals and small businesses reopen around the country and welcome people back through their doors. And it’s also the theme for one…
It’s time to get out to the theater… the newly reopened theater at the Gene Siskel Film Center, that is. Full Spectrum Features (FSF) is pleased to announce the films…
Comedy Central has brought a new project – and potentially a new series – to Chicago. The project is entitled Surina and Mel Light it Up: A Diwali Story, and…
Your plans for Sunday night are set. Created and filmed in its hometown of Chicago, WORK IN PROGRESS is back and Season Two is ready to roll on your small…
Full Spectrum Features (FSF) announces the call for applications for their inaugural Community Storytellers program. Designed to support Chicago-based storytellers of various art forms, Community Storytellers will equip artists with…
Guns N’ Roses, Angelina Jolie, and the best birthday gift ever? It’s all on the docket today as Full Spectrum Features Executive Director Eugene Sun Park stops by SCREEN for…
Meet Janaé and Bella, two fierce abolitionists whose upbringing and experiences shape their activism and views on Black liberation. Through their lens, UNAPOLOGETIC provides an inside look into the ongoing movement…
Outfest is thrilled to present Academy Award®-nominated actor, Elliot Page with the Oufest Achievement Award at the Outfest Los Angeles 2021 Closing Night Gala being held Sunday, August 22, 2021 at…
Bullitt is proud to announce that filmmaker Coke Daniels has joined the collective. This is the inaugural representation for Daniels in the branded content and advertising arena. The noted director, whose upcoming…
The Summer of 2021 is shaping up to be one of the busiest for television production in Chicago history. One of the latest series to land in town is forging…
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