PILOT SEASON
As the television industry awaits resolution of the WGA Strike, there is some positive news for the Chicago production community… and naturally, some uncertainty as well. The comedy pilot Deli…
One of the most prestigious television pilot showcases in the country is SeriesFest in Denver, and a promising Chicago project brought home one of the festival’s most coveted awards. I…
One of the most prestigious television pilot showcases in the country is SeriesFest in Denver, and a promising Chicago project will be making its debut there this week. I Didn’t…
FX has brought its latest pilot to Chicago, and filming has been underway all week. The pilot Me, We began rolling cameras in the Windy City on Sunday, April 16th,…
FX is bringing its latest pilot to Chicago, and the network continues to load the team with top-tier talent. The pilot Me, We is set to begin filming in the…
FX is on a roll in Chicago, and it’s looking to continue the hot streak. Fresh off the critical acclaim and awards haul of The Bear, FX is planting its…
It’s a little bit It’s a Wonderful Life… without the virtuous protagonist. Welcome to The Resentful Angel, the promising pilot executive produced by Cheryl Graeff & Shelley Daniels, crafted with an all-Chicago collective of…
FX filmed a pilot in Chicago in 2021 and wound up with a smash hit TV show. So why not try that plan again in 2023? Fresh off the critical…
Fox is developing a one-hour drama about undercover FBI agents from Joy Blake (Beacon 23), The Nacelle Company and Fox Entertainment Studios. Among the executive producers for the project is…
A promising TV pilot has won the coveted Grand Jury title at Slamdance and is now looking ahead to series development. Could the series eventually land in Chicago? Pilot creator…
The trailer premiere is here for a brand-new Chicago-made pilot. Right before the world shut down in March of 2020, Carly Glenn was Amy McIntyre’s associate at McIntyre’s company, Beeline…
Chicago is heading into November strong, with a flurry of new production in town. 20th Century Studios is currently filming its latest pilot, Deli Boys. SCREEN announced earlier this fall…
Chicago is finishing up the month of October strong with a flurry of new production in town. 20th Century Studios has begun filming its latest pilot. Sources tell SCREEN the…
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…
Could there be another hit series on the horizon for Chicago? It all begins with the pilot, and 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox until a couple of years…
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…
It’s been a sensational summer so far for Wendy Roderweiss. Her Chicago-made pilot Inferno has been snapped up by RokuChannel, and hope is high for the future of the series….
The cast and crew of I Didn’t Mean To Go Mental are still soaring following a successful shoot this Summer. “It was the biggest dream of mine coming true right…
There is a new independent sci-fi series in the works, and SCREEN has your first look at the pilot, plus a chat with the creator. Creator Joe Klos and director…
Right before the world shut down in March of 2020, Carly Glenn was Amy McIntyre’s associate at McIntyre’s company, Beeline Reps. Despite the end of their working relationship caused by…
A Chicago filmmaker has a new pilot, it’s winning awards, and it’s here for you to watch right now. SCREEN brings you an exclusive chat with Sonny Kruger, creator of…
Chicagoans and 90’s TV aficionados were excited to hear that a reboot of the CBS classic series Early Edition was in the works. However, CBS has decided not to move…
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…
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Is Chicago’s next great comedy television series right around the corner? The Pitch-A-Thon initiative, powered by Denver/West Coast-based SeriesFest, Second City, and IFA Chicago is dedicated to discovering and nurturing…
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…
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The exciting new sci-fi pilot Wizdom has wrapped production at Cinecity Studios in Chicago and is now in post and picking up steam. SCREEN has exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, and a…
A Detroiter is bringing a TV series back home to Michigan once again. HBO has given a pilot green light to Computer School, a single-camera comedy written/executive produced by Saturday…
It’s time for a fresh and honest take on the world of professional sports, and this scripted Chicago-made drama might be getting its call to the field. The pilot Devonte…
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander...
Film Submission Deadline for Reeling Film Festival
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films each year. Click here to...
Festival de Cannes at FACETS: A Selection
Festival de Cannes at FACETS: A Selection – Watch Shoplifters, Melancholia + more of Milos's Favorites! May 27-28 watch 4 films selected by FACETS Film Program Director, Charles Coleman in honor of our 48th Anniversary &...
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves.
CineGear Expo LA
Exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, master classes, film competition, awards ceremony... Click here for Full schedule
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Science on Screen at the Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center proudly presents Science on Screen, with special film presentations in June that invite audiences to learn more about the tick tock of the Doomsday Clock...
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AICP Week in New York
AICP Week Features Premieres and Celebrations at MoMA Premiere screenings will take place June 7th & 8th, culminating in the AICP Awards Gala at The Museum of Modern Art. Full...
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GOOD GUY WITH A GUN at Siskel Film Center
June 9, 10 and 14! In this taut, Chicago-made thriller, after the violent death of his father, teenage Will and his mother Tessa move to a small town. Angry and...
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Chicago/Mexico City Cinema Exchange
The Chicago/Mexico City Cinema Exchange is a series of in Person screenings highlighting works from Chicago and Mexico City Filmmakers. The films were selected with having themes of Displacement. The...
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Interrobang Film Festival
Presented as part of the Des Moines Arts Festival, the Interrobang film festival is a three-day event taking place during the Des Moines Arts Festival. The audience - whether cinema...
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Filmscape Chicago
Filmscape Chicago brings together filmmakers, artists, technicians, and students from across Chicago and the greater Midwest for two days of networking, education, and training - all completely for free.
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Free State Film Festival
The Free State Festival celebrates the free spirit of the state Kansas with films that challenge, inspire, and entertain. This annual signature event brings independent films, live music, comedy and...
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Flint Youth Film Festival (Online)
The Flint Youth Film Festival is an event that recognizes the work of young filmmakers 13-25 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, and/or the United States. Audiences will be able to...
