FIVE QUESTIONS WITH SCREEN
What do Drax the Destroyer, Chris Isaak and a raucous round of Hollywood Squares have in common? They’re all right here as Another Country’s Creative Director of Sonic Branding Joe…
What do Jay-Z, Magic Johnson, and The Great British Bake Off have in common? They’re all right here as 11 Dollar Bill Senior Editor and Creative Lead Matt Wade stopped…
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…
What do Wonder Woman, Travis Kelce and the best Halloween costume ever have in common? They’re all right here as Whitehouse Post editor Morgan Taylor Bradley stopped by for a…
What do Foo Fighters, Mary Poppins, and Salt-N-Pepa have in common? They’re all right here as VMYL&R Senior Integrated Producer Allie Magill stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of…
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 Chicago- and Midwest-made thriller Silent As the Grave has just made its worldwide digital release, and the writer and co-director Brad Podowski is here to tell us all about…
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…
What do the Friends cookbook, a round of The Match Game, and a glorious cello have in common? They’re all right here as Milwaukee “Agency of the Year” winner Bader…
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…
What do The Rock, Bob Marley, and a run-in with TWO black widows have in common? They’re all right here as the latest addition to the charlieuniformtango directorial roster, Jennell…
What do Wonder Woman, Antonio Banderas and the inimitable Alex Trebek have in common? They’re all right here as the new Executive Director of the Gene Siskel Film Center, Emily…
What do Michael Jordan, Tony Romo, and a raucous round of Double Dare have in common? And more importantly, what’s the greatest screenplay of all time? We have a very…
What do David Bowie, the U.S. Women’s National Team, and the most adorable photo in Five Questions history have in common? They’re all right here as Editor Devon Bradbury of…
What do The Simpsons, Spike Jonze, and a 90’s camcorder have in common? They’re all right here as director Mercedes Bryce Morgan of the talented Tessa Films roster stops by…
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…
What do Michael Jordan, Wile E. Coyote, and the Amazing Race have in common? They’re all right here as Sarofsky Head of Production Joel Signer stops by for a thoroughly…
This week, Cutters Studios Founder/CEO Tim McGuire announced his retirement, expressing deep appreciation for his colleagues worldwide and immense pride for their combined achievements. Deeply respected as the heart and…
What’s the greatest screenplay ever? We have a very special guest here to offer their pick. The International Screenwriters’ Association champions screenwriters to agents, managers and producers seeking talent and…
What do The Shield, an epic triathlon, and the best Brussels sprouts ever have in common? They’re all right here Chicago Fire and Chicago PD‘s Chicago Casting Director Claire Simon…
What do Clint Eastwood, Kenan Thompson, and The Joker have in common? They’re all right here as Carbon Chicago Executive Producer Gretchen Praeger stops by SCREEN for a thoroughly entertaining…
What does it mean to “channel your inner Beyonce?” Find out right here as Casting Director AJ Links of Chicago’s superb PR Casting stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round…
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…
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…
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…
What do Charles Barkley, The Bachelor, and the craziest commercial ever made have in common? They’re all right here as Leo Burnett SVP and Executive Producer Bridget Rose answers Five…
What do the X-Men, Pushing Daisies, and the best restaurant ever have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago-based Casting Director Jessica Lyons of O’Connor Casting stopped by for…
We are thrilled to kick off the new year with a very special guest from America’s favorite night of TV on NBC. Nicole Rubio has directed episodes of Chicago Fire,…
What do The X-Files, Hellboy, and the best restaurant in Amsterdam have in common? They’re all right here as Sarofsky Creative Director Stefan Draht stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
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…
Is Wolf Hound one of the most ambitious independent films ever made? It’s a question worth asking. This death-defying thriller from director Michael Chait, alongside the VFX expertise of Turncoat…
Favorite commercial, the best advice ever, and your most prized possession? Current Global’s Executive Creative Director Chuck Rachford stopped by to share the answers to those all-important questions in a…
Chicago’s AICP Awards Show is coming up this Thursday and one of the night’s many special guests is Leo Burnett EVP and Head of Production Ashley Geisheker. Before the big…
What do Wilco, Batman, and Tom Hanks have in common? They’re all right here as Keslow Camera’s cinematography guru and marketing pro Jim Summers stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
That time you nearly hit Tim Robbins with your car, plus the Best Halloween Costume Ever! We have all that and more as Whitehouse Executive Producer Kristin Angeletti stopped by…
What do Married at First Sight, Dennis Quaid, and the Strangest Halloween Ever have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago-based Prysm Studios Producer Sarah Mueller stops by for…
What do Pat Benatar, a 1933 Louis XV Steinway Grand Piano, and the best Halloween costume ever have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago and Midwest talent rep…
What do Michael Jordan, Garth Brooks, and Bob Barker have in common? They’re all right here as charlieuniformtango Owner and Senior Editor Deedle LaCour stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
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…
For the first seven seasons of the NBC drama Chicago Fire, Yuriy Sardarov played fan-favorite firefighter Brian “Otis” Zvonecek, before his character died tragically in a heroic firefight. OneChicago fans…
The investor collective Chicago Media Angels has supported quite a few Illinois independent features in recent years, including SXSW pick Come As You Are and critics’ picks Once Upon a…
What do Eminem, Lassie, and an epic round of Double Dare have in common? They’re all right here as Cramer-Krasselt VP and Group Creative Director Amy Gozalka stops by for…
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…
What do a canceled Fox TV show, an epic trip to Bali, and the best cheeseburger ever have in common? They’re all right here as Creative Director Katie Bero of…
What do Jon Hamm, The Invisible Woman, and the greatest cheese dip ever have in common? They’re all right here as Creative Director Heather Barnes of Cavalry stops by for…
What do Bruce Springsteen’s daughter, the Spice Girls, and the Kardashians have in common? They’re all right here as Art Director Erin Nedelman of the Emmy-nominated, Super Bowl-winning Chicago agency…
Terminator 2, Cake Wars, and the Real Housewives?!? It’s going to be a high-octane round of Five Questions with SCREEN, as Turncoat Pictures Visual Effects Coordinator Ashley Leitner joins the…
If you’ve been a part of an independent feature film in Chicago or anywhere in the Midwest, there’s a pretty good chance the friendly folks at Johnsonese were a part…
It’s a big week for the Chicago-made movie Relative… a week-long world theatrical premiere that begins with one night only at the Music Box Wednesday then bows at the Gene…
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…
What do the Newlywed Game, George Strait, and Disneyland have in common? They’re all right here as charlieuniformtango Director of Sales Fran Montoya answers Five Questions with SCREEN. Let’s get…
What do Mary Poppins, Van Morrison and the Best Summer Vacation Ever have in common? They’re all here as VMLY&R Group Executive Producer Melissa Barany stopped by for a thoroughly…
What do Skittles, Milwaukee, and the best advice ever have in common? They’re all right here in this week’s round of Five Questions with SCREEN! Whitehouse Post Editor Luke Sloma…
What do Iron Man, Pearl Jam, and Bad Girls Club have in common? They’re all right here as Josh Eggleston is the latest contestant in our weekly round of Five…
What do Gordon Ramsay, David Bowie, and an epic snowball fight have in common? They are all right here as we have a very special guest for this week’s round…
Lindsay Tyler has been a mainstay in the Chicago advertising community for over two decades, with tenures at FCB Chicago and Havas. Lindsay recently joined the team at Whirlpool as…
What do Garth Brooks, the New York Yankees, and Family Feud have in common? They are all right here as charlieuniformtango Owner, Senior VFX Artist, and Colorist Joey Waldrip answers…
Miley Cyrus, Saved By the Bell, and the best advice ever! All here in the week’s round of Five Questions. The Chicago Media Angels investment group is all about connecting…
What do Captain America, Foo Fighters, and the best sushi ever have in common? They’re all here as Picture North Executive Producer and Head of Development Neha Datt Schultz answers…
Led Zeppelin, Jersey Shore, and the best episode of Chicago Fire ever! It’s all here as Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med Co-Producer Daniele Bernstein Answers Five Questions with…
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…
This series is Chicago through and through, and so is today’s guest for Five Questions with SCREEN. Power Book IV: Force Line Producer Rich Lederer’s Chicago credits range from the…
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…
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….
The highly anticipated Starz series Power Book IV: Force premieres Sunday, February 6th, and one of the stars of the show is here to tell us all about it. Force…
Cobra Kai, Avengers Assemble, and the best dinner of your life? It’s all here as award-winning commercial photographer Michael Maes plays Five Questions with SCREEN. Michael is also a director…
Marisa Tomei, Larry David, and the best St. Patrick’s Day ever? It’s all here as Creative Director Tyler Nelson stopped by to answer Five Questions with SCREEN. Let’s get to…
What do George Clooney, Clive Owen, and a Shakespearean puppet show have in common? They are all waiting for you right here as we kick off 2022 with a fresh…
The holidays are here and so is an entertaining round of Five Questions with SCREEN! This week, Hike Creative Founder and Producer Megan St. John stopped by and shared stories…
What do Michael Jordan, Jennifer Aniston, and a trip to the Grand Canyon have in common? They’re all right here as award-winning director on the Quriosity Productions roster Andrea Mandel…
Spike Lee, island vacations, and candied bacon! What more do you need in life? They’re all right here as Cutters Studios’ editor extraordinaire John Dingfield stopped by for a thoroughly…
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…
What do the Avengers, baby back ribs, and… the return of Alf have in common? They are all center stage today as VFX Artist Tom Dernulc from The Colonie dives…
Professional wrestling, Superman vs Thor, and the best Halloween costume ever! Get your popcorn ready as O’Connor Casting Company Casting Director Virginia Anello, CSA, answers Five Questions with SCREEN. SCREEN:…
Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Javier Bardem, Olivia Wilde, and a nod to Spike Jonze? Yes, this week’s Five Questions with SCREEN is star-studded as Eduardo Vea Keating, Multidisciplinary Creative Director…
Ready for hearty servings of Jay-Z, Jaws, and the best French Toast you’ve ever had? This one has it all! Chicago Recording Company’s Senior Sound Designer and Mixer Ian Scott…
We have a very special guest today for Five Questions with SCREEN, and he’s here to announce the new home for his critically acclaimed culinary series! James Beard Award Winner…
The CineCares Foundation at CineSpace Chicago Film Studios is devoted to empowering Chicago residents from underserved communities on the west and south sides through education and job training in TV…
The best sushi on the planet, epic karaoke, and the best birthday present ever! It’s all here for you as FCB Chicago Executive Producer Stacy Miller stops by for an…
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…
Adriana Leonard has graced your television screens in the popular series Chicago P.D. and Empire, but now she is bringing her own vision to the table, and the response has…
What do Jason Statham, Ludacris, and Wilson Phillips have in common? They are all center stage on the page today as Chicago-based Casting Director Brittani Ward, whose casting credits include…
In a special edition of #FiveQuestionsWithScreen, we welcome the director and cast of newly-released comedy Honesty Weekend for a revealing and entertaining chat! Dioni Michelle Collins, Sabina Gadecki, and Evan…
What do Tom Cruise, Olympic legend Kerri Strug, and PRINCE have in common? They are all taking center stage in this week’s round of Five Questions with SCREEN. The Gene…
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, chimichangas, Phyllis Diller, and the most epic answer in the history of Five Questions with Screen! Yes, that’s all here today as Director David Gil…
What do Dr. Manhattan, the New York Giants, and the much-ballyhooed ending of Lost have in common? They are all center stage today as 11 Dollar Bill Editor Travis Mitchell…
Sarah McLachlan, Antiques Roadshow, the best 4th of July ever… and a new, adorable baby! It’s all here as Highdive Associate Creative Director Casey Stern stopped by for a thoroughly…
Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, arachnophobia, and the best board game ever! A Detroit native now in Chicago, The Colonie’s Editor Joe Clear stopped by this week to play Five…
Winner of the first-ever Library of Congress / Ken Burns Prize for Film, FLANNERY is the lyrical, intimate exploration of the life and work of author Flannery O’Connor, whose distinctive…
What do The Kardashians, President Biden, and competitive water polo have in common? They are all on the docket this week as Quriosity’s Production Supervisor Kate Hamamoto stops by for…
An epic journey for a Marine veteran, and a very special event here at Screen. The gripping documentary Bastards’ Road brought home the coveted Audience Award at Slamdance as well as…
Best vacation ever, an epic karaoke battle… and terrifying sharks! This one has it all as 11 Dollar Bill’s Editor Caroline Walker stopped by to play Five Questions with SCREEN……
Britney Spears, James Taylor, and five alarm, six-pepper chili! It’s all here today as Chicago Recording Company Senior Audio Engineer Eric Cauwels answers Five Questions with SCREEN… SCREEN: What activity…
Chance the Rapper, Jason Sudeikis, and the best dinner of your life. It’s all here today as Tessa Films commercial director, actor, and Second City alum Tyler Davis answers Five…
Beverly Hills 90210, Andre3000, and a trip back to the 1994 NBA Finals! We are steeped in 90’s nostalgia as Texas-based charlieuniformtango Executive Producer Keith Munley stopped by for Five…
From James Bond to Sheryl Crow, this one has it all! Optimus Director of Client Services Katelyn Lanigan stopped by this week for an entertaining round of Five Questions with…
Barack Obama, Diana Ross, and 90 DAY FIANCE! All that and more as Leo Burnett Chicago Account Director Dominique Robinson answers Five Questions with SCREEN… SCREEN: Most famous person you’ve…
Boyz II Men, Oprah, and a trip to Cape Town! All that and more as Edelman Vice President of Multicultural Dani Jackson-Smith stops by for a round of Five Questions…
What do Guinness World Records, sweet potato hash, and the Cleveland Browns have in common? They are all front and center this week as 11 Dollar Bill Creative Lead Mike…
Charles Barkley, Baby Gap, and Jersey Shore? It’s all here as we open 2021 with Five Questions with Keith Jamerson. Keith serves as Executive Producer at the Richmond, Virginia-based Arts…
Hulk Hogan, Dave Grohl, and a December dose of Cobra Kai! It’s an entertaining holiday round of Five Questions with SCREEN. This week, we welcome charlieuniformtango Senior Editor and Partner…
Bourbon, Bill Murray, and the worst job ever… it’s time for Five Questions with Screen! This week, we welcome Highdive Group Creative Director Patrick Burke… SCREEN: What has been your…
Wonder Woman vs. Hulk, SEX AND THE CITY, and the greatest musical genius you’ve never heard of. All that and more as Yessian Senior Producer Evelyn Brown answers Five Questions…
That day you met Shakira, Guilty pleasure TV, and the Best Halloween costume ever… The Colonie Creative Director Jennifer Moody stopped by this week for Five Questions with SCREEN. Enjoy!…
This week, Chicago Recording Company Executive Producer Rose Razal grabs the mic for a round of Five Questions with SCREEN… SCREEN: Your favorite Halloween costume ever? ROSE: One of my…
Jennifer Lopez, X-Men, and the best restaurant on Earth! Enjoy this week’s round of Five Questions as 11 Dollar Bill Senior Producer Brittany Horwege shares her wisdom and wonderful humor…
If you’ve made a independent film in Chicago, it’s likely you’ve met Chris Johnson. Chris is the owner of Chicago-based Johnsonese Brokerage, which assists filmmakers across the country with that…
What do Paul Rudd, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Duchess of York have in common? Leo Burnett Copywriter Annie Sandford answers Five Questions with SCREEN… SCREEN: What has been your favorite…
Cher for President, Guy’s Grocery Games, and a birthday on the 4th of July! Leo Burnett Senior Art Director Rachel Bottlinger stopped by for Five Questions with SCREEN… SCREEN: What…
“This is where I would have taken Anthony Bourdain if I had one shot at impressing him”… This week, 11 Dollar Bill Executive Producer and Business Development Manager Cannon Kinnard…
The Chicago made feature SAINT FRANCES made waves when it won not only the Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Voice at the SXSW Film Festival but also the coveted Audience…
This week, The Colonie colorist Jennifer Gaida answers Five Questions with SCREEN. Gaida joined The Colonie’s staff at the beginning of the year following a stint with Energy BBDO’s Flare……
Jennifer Reeder’s psychological thriller KNIVES AND SKIN has received raves throughout its prolific festival run, which included a World Premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, and American Premiere at…
In the latest installment of our popular weekly feature, Lisa Effress, managing director at 11 Dollar Bill in Boulder, answers Five Questions with SCREEN. SCREEN: Most famous person you’ve ever…
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National Native American Heritage Month
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth...
National Veteran and Military Families Month
November was first declared as Military Family Month in 1996. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make. They contend with separation...
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Call for Submissions for Patrick Lives On Showcase & Fundraiser
Great films for a great cause. The 7th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase, sponsored by Resolution Digital Studios and Cinespace Film Studios, takes place at Resolution Studios on Saturday,...
