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

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

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PHOTO BOOTH: Midwest Film Festival’s 14th Annual Women & Gender Non-Conforming Filmmakers Night

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…

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Photos from the SAG-AFTRA WGA Solidarity March in Chicago

On Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA and WGA joined forces with the AFL-CIO and its affiliates from across the nation and across industries for a National Day of Solidarity. Hundreds of union members…

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Behind the Scenes of Chicagoland Comedy Feature ‘Not If I See You First’

A fresh new comedy will be heading to your local theatres and film festivals in the new year. The microbudget comedy feature film Not If I See You First wrapped…

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McKenzie Chinn, IFA Chicago, SAG-AFTRA Team Up for Table Read of ‘A Real One’

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…

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Method and Madness Packs the House for The Yellow Party

Take over a hoppin’ downtown Chicago hotspot… and everybody better be dressed in yellow. That was the mission for the newly formed production company Method & Madness hosted their first…

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Dazzling Photos from ‘The Crusades’ World Premiere; Chicago Indie Now on Digital Nationwide

Last week was historic for Chicago motion picture studio Bad Little Thing, Inc. Their debut feature film, the dramatic comedy The Crusades, enjoyed a theatrical premiere run from July 7th through…

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‘I Didn’t Mean to Go Mental’ Celebrates L.A. Premiere at Dances with Films

The half-hour Chicago-made TV pilot “I Didn’t Mean To Go Mental” made its L.A. premiere at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater as part of the Dances With Films festival on…

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PHOTO BOOTH: IFA Chicago ‘In Focus With Filmmaker Kris Rey’

IFA Chicago presented an intimate, in-person event conversation and Q&A with award-winning director and Chicago filmmaker Kris Rey earlier this month. Rey’s most recent feature I Used To Go Here…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Women In Film Night at the Madron Gallery in Chicago

Earlier this month, the Chicago arts community came together for a celebration of Women in Film at the Madron Gallery in Lincoln Park. The night featured live musical acts, alongside…

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Packed House for Battle of the Ad Bands, Rocking for a Great Cause [Exclusive Photos]

The Chicago advertising community’s annual battle of the bands competition, aka the Battle for Hope, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a venue full of fans and six advertising agency bands….

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PHOTO BOOTH: IFA Chicago Member Mixer

IFA Chicago’s latest mixer offered IFA members and local film community professionals and artists an opportunity to reconnect. The evening of Thursday, April 13th was filled with engaging conversation, networking,…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Rise and Shine, Happy Hour Edition in Chicago

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…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Sold Out Chicago Premiere of John Mossman’s ‘Good Guy with a Gun’

It was a spectacular evening for an Illinois-made independent feature, and SCREEN has photos for you from the festivities. John Mossman’s explosive film Good Guy with a Gun attracted a…

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First Look Photos from Season Two Of HBO Series ‘Somebody Somewhere’

The critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series Somebody Somewhere, starring and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, returns for its seven-episode second season Sunday, April 23 at 10:30-11:00…

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Creative Changemakers Remember Black History And the Promise of Inclusion

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…

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Chicago PD Celebrates 200th Episode, We’ve Got the Photos

February 22nd is going to be a huge date for all fans of Chicago PD as it will mark the 200th episode of the cornerstone of Dick Wolf’s popular One Chicago…

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Quriosity Happy Hour Welcomes FCB, OKRP, DDB Creatives, Sheldon Candis, Korey Miller

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…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Kentucky Film Party in Park City

All eyes were on Park city this year with the first in-person Sundance since 2020 and the Kentucky crew showed up in full force… despite the below freezing temperatures! The…

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PHOTO BOOTH: 12th Annual Monday on Main Street Brings Filmmakers Together at Sundance

The Sundance Film Festival was back in-person and better than ever. If you made the trek to Park City this month, you likely stopped by the 12th Annual Monday on…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Holiday Hurrah Hosted by Chicago Acting in Film Meetup

Raffle prizes, auction items, a $1,000 grand prize, and awards for the most creative holiday attire were all on tap as the Chicago Acting In Film Meetup NFP (CAFM) wrapped…

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The Official Photo Booth for The AICP Awards in Chicago… Here Are the Best of the Booth

The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique…

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100+ Photos from The AICP Awards in Chicago Are Here!

The AICP Awards national tour, which brings winners of the AICP’s three competitions – The AICP Post Awards, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Show: The Art & Technique…

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PHOTO BOOTH: IFA Chicago All Chicagoland Film Student Mixer

IFA Chicago continues to innovate with its diverse programming and forge ahead with its efforts to enrich Chicago’s independent filmmaking community. Its latest piece of original programming is their first…

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PHOTO BOOTH: ‘Ironheart’ Director Sam Bailey Headlines IFA Chicago Event

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…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Chaz Ebert Honored at Sold Out Screen Gems Benefit

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…

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Reeling Film Festival Launches 40th Run with Celeb Style

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…

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Destroy Your Art A Sizzling Success at Music Box

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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PHOTO BOOTH: Camera Ambassador’s Cam Jam!

Camera Ambassador recently hosted its Cam Jam at its Studio, and SCREEN has some fabulous photos for you. The soiree offered the opportunity to unwind with other filmmakers, creatives, and…

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Filmscape Chicago Brings Together the Film and TV Community [SCREEN Photo Booth Exclusive]

The mantra for this year’s Filmscape Chicago was “New Dates, New Venue, Same Mission,” and the conference was a must-attend for anyone in the Midwest production community this past weekend,…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Great Chicago Pitch, Hosted by Chicago Media Project at Resolution Studios

The Great Chicago Pitch is the signature pitching event for Oscar-winning documentary investor and incubator collective Chicago Media Project, founded by Paula Froehle and Steve Cohen. At the conclusion of…

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‘Ozark’ Star Cassady McClincy, ‘Chicago Fire’ Star David Eigenberg Highlight Attendees of ‘Relative’ Premiere

It’s been a thrilling month for the Chicago-made independent feature Relative as the film kicked off its theatrical run with a world theatrical premiere in Chicago. The film debuted at…

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PHOTO BOOTH: World Theatrical Premiere for ‘Relative’ at Gene Siskel Film Center

It’s been a thrilling month for the Chicago-made independent feature Relative as the film kicked off its theatrical run with a duo of world theatrical premieres in Chicago. The film…

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Packed Theatrical Premiere at Music Box Theatre for Michael Glover Smith’s ‘Relative’

A joyful and appreciative crowd of more than 500 cinephiles descended upon the historic Music Box Theatre in Chicago for the World Theatrical Premiere of the Chicago-made independent feature Relative….

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PHOTO BOOTH: Doc10 Film Festival in Chicago

The Doc10 documentary film festival enjoyed a stellar seventh round celebrating bold and brave voices this month. The festival engaged audiences from May 19 – 22 at the Davis Theatre…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Elevated Films Chicago Kickoff

Go big or go home. That was the mantra as Elevated Films Chicago took over the 17th floor Town Hall – which also happens to be an NBA-sized basketball court…

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PHOTO BOOTH: The 38th Chicago Latino Film Festival

The 38th Chicago Latino Film Festival presented 50 features and 36 shorts from all over Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States, April 21st-May 1st. Led by the locally…

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PHOTO BOOTH: 5th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase; ‘Chicago Fire’ Star Among Guests

The 5th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase, sponsored by Resolution Digital Studios and Cinespace Film Studios, took place at Resolution Studios on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The organization was…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Mezcla Media Collective’s Annual Fundraiser

Mezcla Media Collective celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th by hosting its annual fundraiser. The organization is dedicated to lifting up over 600 women and non-binary filmmakers of color…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Holiday Cocktail Party at Chicago Recording Company

The holiday cheer is in full swing and the cocktails are here to help ease the chilly winter temperatures. The award-winning sound studio Chicago Recording Company welcomed friends into its…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Rise and Shine Hosted by IFA Chicago, Mezcla Media Collective and Sisters in Cinema

Calling all womxn and nonbinary professionals in film! This week, IFA Chicago changed it up with their regular brunch series by making it a happy hour event. The not-for-profit proudly…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Holiday Happy Hour at Camera Ambassador

Holiday cheer is in the crisp Chicago air and December party season is underway! Owner Erica Duffy and the fine folks at Camera Ambassador hosted a Holiday Happy Hour on…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Holiday Member Meetup for IFA Chicago

The filmmakers and filmlovers that comprise the membership of IFA Chicago gathered for some holiday cheer this month. Members were welcomed to the IFA Chicago HQ on the Cinespace Film…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Premiere Party for ‘Wake & Bake with Dom Brown’ with Special Guest Vic Mensa

A joyous and festive crowd descended upon event space Loft on Lake in downtown Chicago earlier this month to celebrate the premiere of new series Wake & Bake with Dom…

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PHOTO BOOTH: The 28th Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival

This year’s collaborative re-envisioning of the 28th Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) – the world’s longest-running underground film festival – was a stellar success. CUFF and its founder Bryan…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Chicago Critics Film Festival at the Music Box Theatre

The Chicago Critics Film Festival returned to the Music Box Theatre for its seventh year, featuring a selection of the most sought-after and anticipated films of the year hand-picked by members of the…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Minnesota’s Twin Cities Film Festival a Stellar Success

The Twin Cities Film Festival in St. Louis Park, Minnesota wrapped up yet another successful run, with packed houses and powerful films from October 21-30. The annual visual arts celebration…

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PHOTO BOOTH: IFA Chicago Block Party

Filmmakers and members of the community gathered together for the first ever FALL INTO FILM BLOCK PARTY, hosted by IFA Chicago. From creators/filmmakers to members of the community to businesses…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Kenneth Branagh, Rebecca Hall, Fawzia Mirza Highlight Chicago International Film Festival

The 57th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, brought a vibrant, star-studded, and well-attended festival back to the Windy City this October. Guests included directors Kenneth…

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Chicago Fire Celebrates 200th Episode, We’ve Got the Photos

October 20 is going to be a huge date for all fans of Chicago Fire as it will mark the 200th episode of the mothership of Dick Wolf’s popular One Chicago franchise….

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PHOTO BOOTH: AICP/Midwest’s MEET DRINK TALK in Downtown Chicago

There was a terrific turnout from the Chicago/Midwest advertising and creative production community as AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK, a cornerstone event for the Midwest advertising world, was back to in-person after a…

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That’s a Wrap on ‘Good Guy with a Gun’; BTS and Wrap Photos (Screen Magazine Exclusive)

“The experience was hilarious and grueling, full of good vibes and creativity amidst the emotionally and physically taxing material,” said director John Mossman in summing up the shoot for his…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Filmscape 2021 a Success at Cinespace

That’s a wrap on Filmscape 2021 and the weekend extravaganza hosted at Cinespace for creative content directors and producers, as well as cinematographers, sound and production professionals, was a tremendous…

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PHOTO BOOTH: IFA Chicago Producers Meetup at Cinespace

The fine folks at IFA Chicago recently hosted a meetup of producers and filmmakers at their headquarters on the Cinespace Film Studios campus. Screen Magazine has photos for you. If…

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‘Meaning and a Lack Thereof’ A Triumph Over the Pandemic

A group of young Chicagoans scored a win for the creative community by hosting a gallery premiere and artists’ exhibition called Meaning and a Lack Thereof earlier this month in…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Doc10 in Chicago at Davis Theater and ChiTown Movies

It’s great to see film festivals back in theaters! The Doc10 Film Festival recently wrapped up its annual showcase of the top documentaries from around the world, and this year’s…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Tom of Your Life at Music Box Theatre

The theatrical premiere of Chicago-made critics’ pick Tom of Your Life at the historic Music Box Theater opened with a vibrant and entertaining opening weekend reception in the Music Box…

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Smash Success for Chicagoan O’Neil and the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival

Live and in-person film festivals are back! Located in a quaint Victorian town in the Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania, The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival (JTIFF) recently wrapped its…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Patrick Lives On Fundraiser and Film Showcase

The 4th Annual “Patrick Lives On” film showcase and fundraiser attracted an enthusiastic full house on Saturday, March 7th at Resolution Digital Studios. The organization was founded by NBC CHICAGO…

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Screen at Sundance! 10th Annual Monday on Main Street

The 10th annual filmmaker social during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City was hosted by Screen Magazine, Filmmatic, Chila Productions, Bryce Downey & Lenkov, Elevated Films Chicago, Heineken, Ketel…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Shorts N’ Shots, Presented by Divisionist Films

To celebrate their first year of existence and the accomplishments of their colleagues and collaborators, Chicago-based production house Divisionist Films hosted the inaugural Shorts N’ Shots. With shots curated by…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Chicago International Film Festival

The 55th Annual Chicago International Film Festival lit up downtown October 16-27, with most events and screening taking place at the AMC River East on Illinois St. Special guests and…

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