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#ChiHards, get ready! The new teaser trailer for ‘Chicago Med’, ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago PD’ has arrived. While the video doesn’t reveal too much detail, it sets the stage for…
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,…
Elizabeth Stam has won the “Big Damn Deal” award at the Covellite International Film Festival in Butte, Montana, for her lead performance in Michael Glover Smith’s Chicago indie feature HEKLA. This…
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,…
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….
Now playing in select theaters and On Demand ‘Bulls’ is an independent film distributed by Vertical Entertainment that blends regional storytelling with themes and cultural currents resonating well beyond the Midwest. The…
Let’s start off the new year with some superb suspense. The New York Times has named this film one of “Five Horror Movies to Watch Now.” Starring Jennifer Harlow, Mark…
Two holiday rom-coms filmed in the Chicago area are now available to stream for free on most major platforms. After premiering exclusively on Hulu as Top 15 new releases, the family-friendly…
The holiday romance movie Exes of Christmas Past was released this week on major streaming platforms like Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV, where it can be viewed for…
‘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…
There are five words that fans of Power Book IV: Force have been waiting all year to hear: Tommy F**king Egan Is Back. The Power franchise spinoff starring Chicago’s Joseph…
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…
“Shot on vintage Super 8mm film” is not a phrase you see very often in cinema these days, but it’s front and center in Adam Marshall Present’s directorial debut, the…
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“The Calling,” the highly anticipated home-invasion thriller from director Mark Wilson will make its World Premiere at the 28th Dances With Films festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood…
When Producer Angie Gaffney and Writer/Director Jack C. Newell set out on their first collaboration, MONUMENTS, they set out to make a big movie for big screens. The film was…
DOC CHICAGO, an initiative by and for local documentary filmmakers, is excited to partner with Chicago Filmmakers to launch a new series of quarterly screenings and discussions. The DOC CHICAGO@Chicago…
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to the psychological horror/thriller ROOM SIX, which will be…
Writer-director Larry Ziegelman’s latest short film, Grave Expectations, recently had its world premiere at the Idyllwild International Film Festival, where it won the Indie Spirit Award. The film is fresh off its…
Writer-director Aaron Wertheimer is bringing his latest feature, Not If I See You First, to the big screen for its world premiere at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago on Wednesday,…
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of North American VOD rights to the small town drama feature film SINGLE CAR…
After premiering on Hulu November 1st, the locally produced Christmas on the Ranch quickly rose to the streaming giant’s Top 15 lists. It ranked #14 out of all movies and TV shows and as…
“Love and loss are universal.” This declaration by O’Connor Casting’s Virginia Anello is at the heart of the SXSW and Fantasia hit, Adrianne & The Castle. Virginia stopped by SCREEN…
Robert Zemeckis is a legendary director and, more importantly, a Chicago native, and he is bringing his Oscar winning storytelling back to theaters this month. The movie is Here and…
The World Premiere is here for a powerful piece of filmmaking. For the Living is a poignant feature documentary that sheds light on the complex coexistence of dehumanization and empathy…
The family-friendly holiday romance movie Christmas on the Ranch will premiere exclusively on Hulu November 1, 2024. The heartwarming film follows a talk show relationship expert with her own romantic hang-ups…
Following the highly successful debut for “Sloane: A Jazz Singer” at the 2023 Santa Fe Film Festival, where it was named Best Documentary Feature, Director Michael Lippert’s debut feature has…
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…
A thrilling Chicago-made sci-fi pilot three years in the making is finally set to take the screen. WIZDOM will be premiering tonight, Friday September 20th, from 6:00-9:00 pm at CineCity…
The third and final season of the Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, starring, written, and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, will…
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…
Metro Chicago will be rockin’ this Thursday, August 15th… in more ways than one. Both stage and screen will be on full blast as Metro will be hosting a Premiere…
Mark your calendars, Chicago! The Premiere is a new comedy-drama film by Chicago filmmaker Jon Silver. The feature is now in the final stretch of post-production and will have its…
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…
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 theatrical premiere is here for a critically acclaimed Chicago-made indie. GHOSTLIGHT, co-directed by Chicagoans Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan, and written by O’Sullivan, and starring Chicago family of actors Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen, and Katherine…
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…
A critically acclaimed festival darling is now ready to view in your living room. This week, Music Box Films digitally released Michael Glover Smith’s fourth feature-length movie, the Chicago-made RELATIVE,…
Michael Glover Smith’s fourth feature film, the critically acclaimed RELATIVE, will return to the Music Box Theatre in Chicago for an encore screening on Wednesday, May 15, ahead of its digital…
Apple TV+’s new sci-fi thriller franchise Dark Matter, starring Joel Edgerton and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly just premiered on Wednesday… but will there be a Season Two? First things…
It’s been a tremendous year for the Chicago and Illinois television production community so far, and more good news may be on the way. With its premiere fast approaching, the…
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…
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…
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for its new sci-fi thriller “Dark Matter,” starring Joel Edgerton alongside Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi and Oakes…
Director Patricia Frontain mined her own teenage memories to dial up the humanity in Lifetime’s Surviving the Sleepover. “It’s about a new girl in town who is invited to a…
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…
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…
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…
2024 is here, and Elevated Films is opening the year with some thrilling and entertaining cinema. And even better… it’s free. Elevated Films Chicago plans to host screening events year-round…
The finale is here. Tommy’s battle to take over the Chicago drug game reaches its dramatic peak as the Season Two conclusion arrives this Friday. Here’s your first look at…
The uplifting, family-friendly holiday movie Reporting for Christmas will premiere on Hulu November 1, where it will be streaming exclusively this holiday season. The film will also be available to …
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…
World-renowned singer, the late Carol Sloane is the subject of the new feature-length documentary, Sloane: A Jazz Singer, directed by Michael Lippert. The film recently took First Prize in the Feature…
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…
So you’ve watched both seasons of The Bear – twice – and you’re looking for more from series star and Golden Globe winner Jeremy Allen White? SCREEN has you covered….
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There are five words that fans of Power Book IV: Force have been waiting all year to hear: Tommy F**king Egan Is Back. The third spinoff in the Power franchise…
The 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…
The theatrical premiere is here for Chicago filmmaker Jennifer Reeder’s latest feature. Perpetrator had its World Premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival before traversing to New York for…
If you loved the Barbenheimer theater-going extravaganza this month, we have another thrilling film to add to your calendar. The Gene Siskel Film Center is presenting a Chicago premiere run…
The series premiere is finally here. Justified: City Primeval premieres tonight Tuesday, July 18 at 10 p.m. on FX with the first two episodes. The six remaining episodes will air…
The series premiere is here. Since the series wrapped filming in Chicago last August, fans have been anxiously awaiting what lies ahead for Raylan Givens in this highly anticipated spinoff,…
It’s a historic week for Chicago motion picture studio Bad Little Thing, Inc. Their debut feature film, the dramatic comedy The Crusades, will be released on VOD and Digital this Friday,…
Yes Chef! The Premiere is here. The ravenous fan base for the Golden Globe award winning show is starving for the new menu for Season Two. The Bear‘s highly anticipated…
The premiere is right around the corner, and FX opens the week by launching an all-new tension-filled teaser for the filmed-in-Chicago new limited series. Since the series wrapped filming in…
The premiere is here for a Chicago-made thriller. The Unseen will debut at the 26th annual Dances With Films at the historic TCL Chinese Theater on Friday, June 23 at 11:45 pm….
The premiere is right around the corner, and FX has released a tension-filled extended trailer for the filmed-in-Chicago new limited series. Since the series wrapped filming in Chicago last August,…
There are five words that fans of Power Book IV: Force have been waiting all year to hear: Tommy F**king Egan Is Back. The third spinoff in the Power franchise…
The upcoming comedy About My Father unites actor-writer-comedian Sebastian Maniscalco with the great Robert DeNiro and an all-star supporting cast. The filmmaker in the director’s chair for this movie is…
Yes Chef! It’s time to take a peek at what’s on the menu for Season Two. FX recently announced that The Bear‘s highly anticipated premiere is set for June 22nd….
The long-awaited return of Raylan Givens is here. Since the series wrapped filming in Chicago last August, fans have been scouring the headlines to find out when the show will…
Fourteen months after its world premiere, a span of time that saw it play 11 festivals, winning awards at five, and screening at dozens more commercial theaters across the United…
Filmed in Kentucky, right in the heart of Oldham County. The comedy indie Going Nowhere is now out for your viewing pleasure and receiving great reviews. We have the trailer,…
In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month in May, Chicago Filmmakers and the Haitian American Museum of Chicago (HAMOC) will co-present Chicago filmmaker Jack C. Newell’s feature documentary HOW (NOT) TO BUILD A SCHOOL IN HAITI on Thursday,…
On the set of About My Father, actor-writer-comedian Sebastian Maniscalco worked side-by-side with not one but two superstars: the great Robert DeNiro… and Sebastian’s Dad. DeNiro and Dad had a…
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…
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…
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…
Exciting news for documentary fans, a new film is about to hit your screens! The documentary, titled How (Not) to Build a School in Haiti, explores development, history, and colonialism…
The premiere is here! 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,…
The 26th Chicago European Union Film Festival starts in just a few short weeks! This year’s Chicago European Union Film Festival (CEUFF) is a celebration of emerging voices and a showcase of…
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…
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…
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 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…
Powerful storytelling is at the forefront, and you’ll have your first look this Sunday. charlieuniformtango recently collaborated on Director Gretchen Stoeltje’s compelling documentary, Shouting Down Midnight, executive produced by Richard…
This fall, gather the family for a new co-viewing experience. Chicago-based Questar Entertainment announced today that its linear channel, FamilyTime, is available on SLING TV for free, let’s take a…
The Chicago International Film Festival has announced the full lineup of films and programs for this year’s 58th edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, running October 12 –…
A promising new partnership looks to power a new platform forward. Samsung and Hipstr today announced that Questar Entertainment’s streaming service, Hipstr, is now available globally on Samsung TV’s. The…
“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…
Filmed-In-Chicago Amazon Series ‘Paper Girls’ Premieres July 29th; Plus: Will There Be a Season Two?
It is finally here! After much anticipation across the globe, Amazon will introduce its audiences to Paper Girls. Amazon Prime will launch the series this Friday, July 29th. And the…
Elevated Films brings the drama this evening, with Hypochondriac, screening tonight, Tuesday July 26th, on the lawn at Lathrop, next to the Chicago river. Click here for your tickets for…
It’s a big weekend for Illinois talents Matthew Cichella and Arianna Lexus. God’s Not Here, the first ever faith-based feature film anthology, produced by Matthew Cichella‘s Never Submit Entertainment, will…
Following its holiday premiere on AMC+, Christmas with Felicity will have its big screen debut in the community where filming took place. Presented by Sock Monkey Museum, Christmas in July is here…
The anticipation for the first season of Amazon Prime series Paper Girls is building, and we now have a release date for the show. The countdown can begin as Amazon…
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…
Chicago Film Project has announced the expansion of writer/director Michael Glover Smith’s (pictured here with his father at the theatrical premiere) fourth feature film, Relative, into suburban Woodridge and Wilmette…
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…
The Bear was 100% filmed in Chicago and it will be premiering on Hulu June 23rd. SCREEN has your first look at the series today. FX has unveiled the trailer…
The anticipation for the first season of Amazon Prime series Paper Girls is building. And so are the questions. When will the first season premiere? Will there be a Season…
The feature film debut from director Adrian Bonvento, Rookie Season gives audiences unprecedented access to the team throughout their 2019 season, be it through visceral in-car cameras, frank pit lane and engineering…
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…
The long-awaited BATMAN blockbuster is finally here. Reviews have been stellar, and audiences are ready to return to Gotham this weekend. SCREEN has a collection of the latest BATMAN teasers,…
Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center will present its 25th Annual Chicago European Union Film Festival (CEUFF), from Friday, March 4 through Thursday, March 17. After a COVID-truncated 2020 festival and…
GoTraveler, an OTT app and linear channel with the world’s largest collection of professionally produced travel shows and series, announced today that some of their top-rated shows are now included…
Chicago is Tommy’s town now. So declares the new extended teaser trailer for the highly anticipated series Power Book IV: Force. The series filmed in and around Chicago throughout 2021….
Christmas is here, and there are plenty of Chicago-made movies for you to enjoy in cozy comforts of your home this weekend. And not just those classics from twenty years…
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…
Indie darling The Cleaner is enjoying a successful run on digital platforms worldwide, boasting an all-star cast and production team, and a taut and moving emotional drama. The cast is…
Santa is coming to town for Thanksgiving and he’s playing matchmaker. The Christmas Pitch, produced by Illinois production and distribution company, Questar Entertainment, is now available for your holiday viewing…
What better way to celebrate the holidays in Chicago than with a locally-produced heartwarming film premiering on a national network’s streaming service? The family-friendly movie Christmas with Felicity will premiere…
With a return to in-person film festivals, the Los Angeles-based Dances With Films marked the world premiere of ALEX/OCTOBER, a drama that deals with addiction, depression, suicide and redemption. The…
Ghostwriter, an Illinois-made dramatic feature film, will have its Chicagoland area premiere at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge on Wednesday, September 29. The film follows a bartender, struggling for…
For years Naked Studios, Inc. has been teaming up with Chicago creatives to deliver captivating visuals, but their most recent unveiling of ‘Gray Market’ not only highlights the company’s exceptional…
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…
With movie theaters across the globe fighting to regain their footing and their audiences, the prospects of Spidey swooping in to save the day this December look promising. The trailer…
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…
There is plenty to satirize in today’s political landscape, and one filmmaker accepted that mission under the most challenging circumstances he could have imagined: strapped for cash and in the…
Variety said it best with its recent rave of Chicago filmmaker Jack C. Newell’s feature Monuments, declaring that the film “proves there’s still some life — and death and afterlife…
Your Saturday plans are covered. Kicking off Elevated Films Chicago’s season back at the gorgeous Ace Hotel Chicago rooftop is the Chicago Premiere of SWAN SONG, starring Udo Kier. Saturday,…
What better stamp of approval for a film than an audience award? As you peruse your viewing options for this weekend, consider adding the Audience Award Winner from the latest…
Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO announced director/editor Justin Wilson’s new music video for the band The Cush has been accepted into the Austin Lift-Off Film Festival. The tango team for the…
Zanah Thirus’ flair for effectively producing 21st-century films is how successful filmmakers build their careers. At film conference Q&A sessions and even on peer-to-peer calls, the conversations heavily revolve around…
Amid the sea of late night fare, there is one show, one night only, that you cannot miss. This Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m. Central, the intersectional Late Show…
Director Josh Hope teams up with SHAMELESS star Ethan Cutkosky, actor Brad Hunt (MAGNOLIA, THE BRIDGE), Golden Globe and Emmy-winning composer Roger Neill, Dreamworks veteran Lisa Freberg, and a stellar…
Set aside the Netflix remote for a night and enjoy some local fare this weekend! The first season of the female-driven, Chicago-made web series BETA is now up and ready…
You’ve seen the Charles Dickens holiday classic but you have certainly never seen it like this. Hundreds of paper puppets, miniatures, silhouettes and a live original score will come together…
The filmmakers behind “A Mystery to Me,” a new documentary series that aims to raise awareness of the rare neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG), are very proud to detail their…
Illinois-Indiana indie THE MISADVENTURES OF MISTRESS MANEATER is riding a successful festival run into its worldwide digital release on Amazon, and here is your first look at the feature from…
ECHO BOOMERS, the director debut for Chicago filmmaker Seth Savoy, will make its hometown premiere this Tuesday, November 10th, in a special night at the drive-in, hosted by Elevated Films…
A very personal short film, made in Milwaukee, is enjoying quite a jumpstart to its festival run, including two fests this weekend. Fresh off its World Premiere at the prestigious…
While it may feel like the end of times, we sat down with Chip Rossetti, writer and director of “The Dark,” a post-apocalyptic mini-series produced by Chicago production company, Questar,…
Chicago director Rob Christopher has announced the World Premiere of ROY’S WORLD, about the childhood of Chicago born/bred writer Barry Gifford, at the 16th Glasgow Film Festival February 26 –…
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