The Northwest Illinois Region is celebrating a major professional achievement as Gary Camarano, Economic Development Director for Whiteside County and Executive Director of the Northwest Illinois Film Office, has been…
#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…
Football season is underway and Jersey Mike’s Subs is entering the second year of its official NFL partnership with the launch of “Game Day Mike’s Way.” The sprawling new campaign…
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,…
As eyewear continues to evolve from a functional necessity into a powerful expression of style, National Vision Holdings, Inc. is unveiling a reimagined Eyeglass World designed to meet the expectations…
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar has named BBDO Chicago as its new creative agency of record, concluding a competitive review aimed at reigniting consumer momentum in an increasingly volatile casual…
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced its inaugural Physical Media Fair, celebrating the art of film preservation and the community of collectors of in-home entertainment. From the advent of VHS to today’s…
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…
Jason Weaver’s next move is a doozy. He’s launching a talk show. That’s right. The actor who just wrapped a five-season run on The Chi said that his newest project, Leave It To…
What do Doctor Strange, Spike Lee and a trip to Yosemite have in common? They’re all right here as Leo SVP and Executive Producer Joe Tipre stops by for a…
The Chicago advertising and post-production community gathered in force this evening at downtown venue Tunnel to celebrate a defining figure in the city’s creative landscape: longtime Optimus president Tom Duff,…
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…
#ChiHards, we’re one step closer to bidding farewell to ‘Chicago PD’ star, and original member of the “WolfPack”, LaRoyce Hawkins. The police drama announced the actor’s departure earlier this summer…
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…
Jesse Lee Soffer is returning to the small screen! The former ‘Chicago PD’ star has signed on as the lead role in ‘Strike Force’, a new law enforcement drama under…
The Southern California rock band Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs performed at Cook County Jail on the morning of Friday, July 10. Playing for about 45-minutes, they built a…
Well, there’s another bittersweet off season update for #OneChicago fans. ‘Chicago Fire’ star Joe Miñoso is set to exit the fire drama after 15 seasons. The actor has captured hearts…
Firehouse 51 is getting ready for another departure. Dermot Mulroney, known to the OneChicago Universe as Chief Dom Pascal, is making his official exit from ‘Chicago Fire’ this upcoming season….
Creative production studio Flavor, part of the global Cutters Studios network, today announced a major leadership transition: Managing Director Neal Cohen, a defining force in Chicago’s commercial production community for…
Chicago-based independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has been named agency partner for Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination and the Midwest’s most visited attraction. SCC, recognized for its work…
Bemis Manufacturing, a leading global manufacturer of toilet seats and other household products, has selected full-service, independent agency Hanson Dodge (HD) to be its first-ever agency of record. The decision…
Chicago Screenwriter and ISA Fast Track Fellow Melissa Birks Unveils New Feature Film in Development
In this exclusive interview, SCREEN sits down with Melissa Birks, the Chicago screenwriter behind a gripping new thriller that reexamines a legendary historical tragedy. The narrative follows Catherine O’Leary as…
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….
LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater in a scene from ‘Chicago PD’. (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC)
The Chicago area is getting a healthy dose of cozy vibes this weekend. Popular illustrator Ringo is officially returning to town for Anime Midwest, taking place July 3–5 at the…
Hekla, the acclaimed fifth feature by Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith (Mercury in Retrograde), had its Los Angeles Premiere at a packed screening at the famed TCL Chinese Theaters on…
For screenwriter, director, and actor Benjamin Font, storytelling is an act of filling the void. Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska – dead center of the continental United States – the…
What do a minivan, some Reddi-Wip and The Amazing Race have in common? They’re all right here as writer-director Tim Mason of the newly-formed Squirrel Soup stops by for a…
Mr. Owl has an important message for all: there is much more to Tootsie Roll than the Original chocolatey flavor. Debuting in an all-new TV spot, Mr. Owl showcases the…
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…
The 1996 block party still haunts Julian. Returning to Chicago to clear out the family home, he alienates the tight-knit block his late father once captained, then impulsively agrees to…
QuikTrip’s new campaign, ‘Savor Summerhood,’ created in partnership with its newly appointed creative and media agency of record, Laughlin Constable, positions the brand as a central character in the fleeting…
A Chicago indie is celebrating a prestigious win in Florida, as director Michael Glover Smith announces premieres in Los Angeles and New York City this month. Smith’s fifth feature film, the acclaimed…
Chicago’s own Phil Donlon moves from the front lines of TV hit Chicago Fire to the executive producer’s chair in the highly anticipated four-part documentary series, Killing Grounds: The Gilgo…
AbelsonTaylor Group has announced the promotion of Amy Restko to Vice President, Engagement Strategy. A strategic leader with expertise in behavioral insights, omnichannel strategy, and customer engagement, Restko has played…
The spirit of the season is arriving early as Chicago-based Lakefront Pictures announces the completion of production on A Snowbound Christmas, a new holiday drama starring Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, Man of…
Mike Stefaniak, Chief Strategy Officer at independent agency Hanson Dodge (HD), will be retiring at the end of the month. His decision closes the chapter on the 32-year career in…
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…
AICP Midwest will present ‘AICP Midwest Presents: The 40% Frontier’ on Wednesday, May 27th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Chicago Cultural Centre, bringing together leaders from advertising, production,…
Milwaukee-based independent, full-service agency Hanson Dodge (HD) has scored three new business wins, continuing its 2026 new business momentum. The agency was named a creative and strategic agency partner for…
The delivery room no one expects? The back of an ambulance. For thousands of families each year, that’s exactly where life begins. With its new campaign, “Born In A Ford,”…
Independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) recently hosted an AI Summit focused on “Building AI Systems That Drive Growth.” The Summit was the first in a series of quarterly “Challenger…
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…
What do Dolly Parton, The Price Is Right and Queen have in common? They’re all right here as Megan DeMeyer, Group Creative Director at Laughlin Constable stops by for a…
If you’re a Chicago or Midwest advertising community professional, your plans for Thursday, May 28th are set. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer will descend upon downtown Chicago hotspot Tunnel on…
Fabuloso doesn’t just clean — it transforms. VML and Colgate-Palmolive are celebrating that with the launch of “Make Your World More Fabuloso,” a campaign celebrating the power of scent. Most…
The Chicago advertising community is mourning the passing of a true visionary. Joe Sedelmaier, the commercial director responsible for some of the most popular TV ads ever, including Wendy’s “Where’s…
There is everything and nothing unusual about the life of Hekla Gudmunsdottir (Elizabeth Stam). The main character in Michael Glover Smith’s newest film, Hekla, she is an actor looking for a…
MK Films announced the launch of “Make It Quick,” a new broadcast commercial directed by tabletop director Darren Weninger and developed in partnership with Barkley OKRP. The 30-second spot is…
This month, Weiman specialty surface cleaner debuts a new advertising campaign – the first work from independent agency Hanson Dodge since being named Weiman’s creative agency partner last year. And…
Acclaimed director Michael Maes, one of the industry’s leading visual storytellers in the food and liquid space, represented by Quriosity Productions, the award-winning, minority-owned creative boutique founded by Executive Producer…
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…
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) today announced Liam Boyle as Chief Growth Officer. In his new role, Boyle will report to agency President and CEO, Ben Behrman, and work closely with…
ScreenMag’s Sharaun Brown and Brian Schodorf attended the Chicago premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 last Wednesday night at AMC’s Showplace Icon Theatre in the South Loop. The supermodel and documentarian…
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,…
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…
In celebration of Earth Day, Governor JB Pritzker today announced the launch of the first-in-the-nation incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production. Under the expanded program, productions recognized…
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…
DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts will host its Second Annual AI in Film Education Conference on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the DePaul…
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…
Independent agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) announced today that Jack Hennessy has been promoted to Chief Operating and Media Officer – a new role. He was most recently Executive Director…
M&M’S and BBDO Chicago have teamed up to launch a creative campaign supporting M&M’S POP’d Caramel, the brand’s first-ever freeze-dried candy, built around the idea that fun thrives on surprise. In…
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…
Slightly American Productions has announced the an upcoming collaboration between Chicago’s indie veterans and the DePaul MFA program. The Werewolf Problem is a SAG-AFTRA signatory short film written and directed…
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…
2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for Chicago filmmaker and author Michael Glover Smith. His latest feature film, HEKLA, began its festival run last month and has already…
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…
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…
What do National Roast Day, Barack Obama and Superman have in common? They’re all right here as VML Executive Producer Craig Sklaver stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of…
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…
In recognition of Donate Life Month this April, the National Kidney Foundation, Tessa Films and award-winning director Melissa Silverman have teamed up to launch a kidney donation awareness campaign aimed at inspiring hope and life-saving…
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,…
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Illinois film industry leaders have announced that film production expenditures in Illinois reached a record-breaking high of $703…
The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture presents Team Deakins: Athenaeum Center’s Film and Culture Festival, a two-day celebration of cinematic artistry, mentorship, and emerging talent, taking place April 11…
Chicago-based production company Tandem, Inc. helped energize a celebrity testimonial in a new commercial for golf apparel and equipment purveyor SWAG. What I Love About Golf is a 30-second spot featuring…
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…
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) and Old National Bank are up to their old tricks. And what better day for it than April Fools’ Day? The Old National Bank digital billboard…
Independent Chicago-based creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has announced that acclaimed AI expert Jim Lecinski has been retained as a Senior Advisor. Lecinski will be consulting with SCC and…
Colgate launched “Your Smile Is Your Strength” to highlight the connection between smiles and resilience. The campaign speaks to Millennial caregivers who juggle self-doubt while caring for those they love, reminding everyone…
It’s the news One Chicago fans love to hear: MORE ONE CHICAGO TV! NBC has picked up all three of the Dick Wolf shows for the 2026-27 TV season. This…
What do rollerskating rinks, the best steak ever and your Chicago Cubs have in common? They’re all right here as acclaimed filmmaker and Chicago native April Wright stops by for…
For generations, Hellmann’s has featured eggs proudly on its iconic label. This year, with the help of Kansas City-based agency VML and others, the brand is turning those eggs into…
There’s an expression: “Everything old is new again.” Well, for the past five years, Old National Bank has been redefining what it means to “Get Old.” And its ongoing “Get…
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…
Chicago’s Elizabeth Stam, who not only starred in but co-wrote and co-produced Michael Glover Smith’s fifth feature, Hekla, has won the “Festival Spirit Award” at the 29th annual George Lindsey…
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…
What do Twilight, Elastigirl, and the cutest cats ever have in common? They’re all right here as Optimus Editor Caralyn Moore stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of Five…
It’s a somber day for the Chicago television production community as it has been revealed that the FX-produced series The Bear, which streams on Hulu, is coming to an end…
The final deadline for the 2026 AICP Awards call for entries is fast approaching. Standard deadline for entries is coming up March 11, with a late deadline of March 18….
Milwaukee-based independent agency Hanson Dodge (HD) has been awarded two new assignments from its existing PurposeBuilt Brands (PBB) client. PurposeBuilt Brands is a global maker of best-in-class specialty cleaning and pest…
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…
Sales of international foods in grocery stores are experiencing an “aha” moment, driven by an increase in diverse populations seeking new taste experiences. Estimates project sales could approach $10 billion,…
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…
Winter Hymns, written and directed by Nathan Deming and produced by Tim Schwagel and Zach Staads, will make its World Premiere at the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival in Madison, Wisconsin….
Dances With Films (DWF) expanded its nationwide filmmaker community this month with a debut Filmmaker Mixer in Chicago. Held Wednesday, February 11 from at Adamus Lounge inside the Silversmith Hotel,…
Screenwriter Eric Anderson’s WWII horror script ‘Wolves’ has been named to the 2026 Grey List, marking his fourth consecutive year with a project recognized on the curated industry list (Oriole…
Matt Miller, president and CEO of AICP, has revealed that Michelle Ross, managing director and founding partner of SUPERPRIME, has been named chairperson of the 2026 AICP Show: The Art…
Michael Glover Smith‘s fifth feature film, HEKLA, which was shot in Chicago late last summer and produced by Sweet Void Cinema, will have its world premiere at the 29th annual…
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…
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…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Bad Bunny or Lady Gaga. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros and creatives from throughout…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have BarkleyOKRP ECD Matt McNulty stop by Screen after the…
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 Optimus Editor Ariana DeSimone stop…
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 Sara Worthington stop by Screen…
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…
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 Vincent Geraghty, EVP, Production and Hive…
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 Havas Chicago Creative Director Aaron…
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 Another Country Executive Producer Louise…
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…
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 Director Tim Mason of the…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were thrilled to have Tessa Films Executive Producer and Founder Lisa Masseur stop…
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 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,…
Will Chicago find its next television drama franchise in 2026? As always, it all begins with the pilot. A particularly promising candidate for a future Chicago and Illinois industry cornerstone…
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…
Full-service, Milwaukee-based independent agency Hanson Dodge announced today that Chad Verly has joined the agency in the new role of Group Creative Director. He was most recently a Creative Director…
Director Nathan Deming has shared an exclusive behind the scenes look into the creation of Winter Hymns with a series of stills from the shoot. As announced in August of 2025, Tara…
Bears fandom and excitement swept through the Windy City all month, as the storied NFL squad battled to its first NFC North division title since 2018 and a thrilling first…
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…
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…
The Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) today announced that Governor JB Pritzker has signed SB 1911, a significant expansion and enhancement of the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit. The bill, part of a broader economic development…
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…
2026 is shaping up to be quite a busy year for the Chicago television production industry. The highly decorated and delectable FX series The Bear is back in action, beginning…
On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame (AHOF), the esteemed Council of Judges, led by Chair Ross Martin, President of Known and Vice Chair Rita…
The premiere is here for a promising Chicago pilot. Windy City-based Scofflaw Films’ TV pilot Nobody F*cking Leaves will hold its national premiere as an official selection of Dances with…
Editorial Board is honored to have contributed to The Salvation Army’s holiday giving campaign. The spots, via agency Lerma, embody the spirit of the season where generosity and kindness come together…
Schafer Condon Carter (SCC), the 36-year-old independent agency based in Chicago, is wrapping up a banner year. The past 12 months have witnessed the installation of a re-energized executive leadership…
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…
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…
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…
This year’s Doc Chicago mini-conference kicks off with a showcase of regionally produced short documentaries at Chicago Filmmakers on Friday, Dec 5, followed by an afternoon of documentary-focused panels, a case study,…
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year for the Midwest advertising community is finally here. The AICP Awards Tour is dedicated to celebrating excellence in commercial filmmaking…
Ogilvy has appointed Lyndsey Corona as chief executive officer for the US, bringing her proven leadership and strategic vision to offices spanning New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and California. In…
Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, is very proud to announce that highly accomplished production executive Madeline Saloga has joined the rapidly evolving company as Senior Producer….
Chicago- and Indianapolis-based production studio PARAGON is excited to join forces with Director Dylan Bradshaw, who joins the company’s growing, multidisciplinary director roster for advertising and branded content collaborations. Bradshaw is…
Director Clint Bentley swung for the fence when he made Train Dreams, premiering November 21 on Netflix. Adapting a beloved novella, relying heavily on narration, spanning generations and casting an Aussie…
What do Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Sinatra and It’s a Wonderful Life have in common? They’re all right here as Northwest Illinois Film Office Director Gary Camarano stops by for a…
The separate camps inhabiting Brian Schodorf’s new documentary, Why Trump? Two Americas, are easy to recognize. One believes that racism harms the country. The other denies it exists at all. A…
Daily Planet Productions, in collaboration with the Chicago Blackhawks, is proud to announce the release of The Originals, the first episode in a four-part documentary series created to commemorate the Blackhawks’…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the promotion of Ray Straight to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Detroit Executive Producer Christina Anderson. Soon after graduating…
What do Tom Petty, Catwoman, and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills have in common? They’re all right here as St. Louis Film Commissioner Kelley Hiatt stops by for a…
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…
The internet has long been divided: should you use butter or mayonnaise to achieve the perfect grilled cheese crust? Now Tillamook partners with Leo Chicago to end the debate once…
Brad Jones’ career has led him from Australia to New York and now to Kansas City. Jones has been named Missouri-headquartered BarkleyOKRP‘s first chief creative officer since last year’s merger….
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…
Director Gus Van Sant has created a mind-blowingly immense scope of films over his career. From Drugstore Cowboy and My Own Private Idaho to Good Will Hunting, Milk and dozens of others, he is one of the…
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…
Mark your calendars and purchase your tickets now for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for the Midwest advertising community. The AICP Awards Tour is dedicated…
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…
Giordano’s wants to become just as synonymous with tavern-style pizza as it is with deep-dish. So the brand is rolling out a new tavern-style pizza, inspired by one of Chicago’s…
Sometimes it’s good to slow everything down a bit and relax. That’s the message as full service advertising agency The Basement recently partnered with Chicago- and Indianapolis-based production company PARAGON on Timeless…
After wrapping the film, Train Dreams, Joel Edgerton remembers hoping that he had “done enough of the right thing” to make his character worthwhile. After telling that to Screen Magazine on the red…
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…
Smartphone Free Childhood US (SFCxUS), a grassroots movement of parent advocates, today announced the release of its powerful new Public Service Announcement (PSA), titled “Let’s Change The Norm.” The PSA…
Few commercials have etched themselves into popular culture quite like the 1969 Tootsie Roll “How Many Licks” spot, featuring the ever-curious boy, the wise Mr. Owl, and its now-iconic conclusion,…
What do the Music Box, the best mussels in town, and a pumpkin farm have in common? They’re all right here as Tessa Films Producer Jackie Schroeder stops by for…
It’s shaping up to be a busy home stretch of 2025 for Chicago. Sources tell SCREEN the second season of Hulu series Deli Boys is expected to begin filming in…
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…
American Family Insurance has partnered with Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love to be its latest brand ambassador, joining the likes of Derek Jeter and the Scott Brothers. And to…
Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service agency today announced it has been named the creative and media agency of record for QuikTrip, the Tulsa, OK based, $11+ billion national convenience and…
Charlie Sheen is launching a new non-alcoholic beer company, Wild AF Brewing, co-founded with The Silent Group, an operator-led brand builder and commercialization partner for bold consumer products. To introduce the brand, Tandem…
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…
It’s shaping up to be a busy Fall in Chicago. Sources tell SCREEN the dramatic feature film Saturn Return will be filming in the Chicagoland area through the months of…
What do Van Halen, Loretta Lynn and the best advice ever have in common? They’re all right here as Pinnacle Advertising Founder and CEO Michael Magnusson stops by for a…
Full-service independent agency Hanson Dodge made two senior announcements today: Agency veteran Katherine Schmidt has been promoted from Associate Creative Director to Creative Director, reporting to newly named Chief Creative…
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…
“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my” except “Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore”… we’re in Ukraine. That’s where Checkpoint Zoo, a documentary that follows the bold, brave rescue mission of 4,700 animals…
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, is kicking off NFL season with a bold new play: retired football great and two-time Super Bowl champ Eli Manning…
More great news for Chicago heading into the home stretch of 2025, looking ahead to a busy 2026. Deli Boys has been renewed for a second season by Hulu. The…
Sports betting operator BetMGM has unveiled the next evolution of its brand in collaboration with Chicago-based independent ad agency Highdive. The refreshed brand identity highlights BetMGM’s dynamic entertainment ecosystem —…
He’s back!!!! Nick Gehlfuss will return to Chicago Med this season in a guest role, according to Deadline. Nick will be reprising his role as Dr. Will Halstead (aka everyone’s former Chicago…
As you drive out to the suburbs or back into the city this Labor Day Weekend, keep an eye out for this billboard. Folks familiar with the Old National Bank…
Production on Michael Glover Smith’s fifth feature film, HEKLA, wrapped last week after a two-week shoot that took place entirely on location in Chicago. The film, described by Smith (RELATIVE,…
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…
Yes chef! And no, we are not talking about The Bear. There is a new restaurant-centered comedy filming in the Chicagoland area this month. Line Cooks is a coming-of-age mockumentary comedy…
Tara Mallen, who drew acclaim for her performance in the IFC breakout Sundance feature Ghostlight, has signed on to star in Winter Hymns, an independent drama from writer/director Nathan Deming (Speaking in…
American Standard, designers of award-winning tubs, sinks, toilets and faucets, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. And to mark the occasion, earlier this year, American Standard fielded its “150th Down Payment…
Phil Donlon flexed a lot of muscle in his role as Lieutenant Stephen Vale during the 13th season of NBC’s Chicago Fire. He took a punch in the gut, cried at work…
Amid National Blueberry Month, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is debuting a new marketing platform designed to grow consumer demand and drive more households to enjoy blueberries every day. …
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…
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Optimus and ONE continues its growth and today announced the return of Zach Scheitlin to Optimus. “It’s a return to a setting…
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…
KFC, along with Chicago-based creative agency Highdive, is launching its most ambitious brand comeback in years with “The Colonel Lived So We Could Chicken” – a multi-chapter campaign that signals…
It’s shaping up to be a busy Summer in Chicago. The triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med is ready to roll on new seasons, sparking the Windy…
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…
What do Vince Vaughn, Wonder Woman and the Goo Goo Dolls have in common? They’re all right here as Journeywork Entertainment co-owner and producer Ana Christian stops by for a…
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…
Great news for Chicago as we head into the second half of 2025. The Bear will be back for Season 5. On the heels of its fourth-season premiere last week,…
The highly successful Dick Wolf #OneChicago triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med, which has led the historic resurgence of the Chicago production industry over the past decade,…
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…
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is underway, and a cornerstone Chicago agency is notching a huge week. FCB Chicago earned two Grand Prix honors – in Design Lions…
Chicago-based VSA Partners has launched Design4Better, a new initiative that reimagines creative brand designs not just for clients or pitches, but for the pure joy of design. It’s a creative space—built by designers for designers—where…
Chicago camera rental house and production resource hub Camera Ambassador announces an exciting two-day event featuring the Camera Ambassador & Friends Lab during Filmscape – coming up this weekend June…
Filmmaker Dalila Droege has a very unique horror short ramping up for production, and today is the day for you to help her push the film out of the gate….
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…
Chicago-based independent creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is helping two household names stand out in bold new ways with the launch of national campaigns for GUMⓇ, a SunstarⓇ brand, and SOLOⓇ. The new work showcases…
What do the Las Vegas Raiders, the Hancock Building, and Zen master Takuan Soho have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago native Tim Walsh, co-creator and showrunner of…
Renato Fernandez has stepped down as the chief creative officer of Publicis Creative U.S., a role he accepted less than a year ago. This news was first reported by Ad…
Sarah Gitersonke of SG+ Reps recently hosted the 2nd annual SG Fam Fest at District Brew Yards, and SCREEN has photos for you from the festivities. Last year was the…
Big things are happening over at Chicago-based Journeywork Entertainment, owned and operated by post-production power couple C. Ryan Stemple and Ana Christian. Building on years of professional experience in a…
The “Mad and Finally Single” podcast has reeled in its biggest guest yet. The popular Married at First Sight podcast is closing the gap between reality TV and real talk…
Chasers made history earlier this year as the first narrative project to screen at both Sundance Film Festival and Slamdance. This ambitious 30-minute one-shot pilot was made possible through incredible…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate promotion of Liz Stallmeyer (pictured left) to Head of Production, and Jaye Ayres-Brown (pictured center) to Producer for Cutters…
Panda Express’ latest commercial playfully highlights food as a love language through the universal question, “Have you eaten yet?” Set in a funky, retro home, the spot starts off with…
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…
No tariffs and no potential price-hikes – just accessible, American-made products – that’s the message of WeatherTech’s new advertising campaign by long-time agency partner Pinnacle Advertising. The campaign consists of a…
BarkleyOKRP has been named agency of record (AOR) for Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (Inspire), the leading medical technology provider of innovative obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, following a formal review…
Following a competitive pitch, DDB Chicago has been selected to lead the creative and strategy assignment for the Global Bimbo masterbrand, part of Grupo Bimbo. Charged with connecting all their…
Yessian Music, the international music and sound design company, is expanding its global footprint with the addition of Chris Heidman as Executive Producer. Based in Minneapolis, Chris will work across…
What do Nightcrawler, John Goodman, and an audio track of sizzling bacon have in common? They’re all right here as Optimus Senior Audio Engineer Zach Scheitlin stops by for a…
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Michael Glover Smith Sets Fifth Feature Film ‘Hekla’ for August, Announces Cast and Crew [Exclusive]
Award-winning Chicago writer/director Michael Glover Smith (Relative, Mercury in Retrograde) will begin principal photography on his fifth feature film, Hekla, in August, and his full cast and crew are set…
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 Windy City is abuzz following the election of Chicagoland native Pope Leo XIV, and that excitement has carried over to the billboards. SCREEN is sharing a fun update from…
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…
The Auditorium (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) and The Chicago Philharmonic continue the second season of the Auditorium Philms Concert Series, a multi-media experience presenting iconic films brought to…
Corona® Sunbrew, a flavorful and vibrant escape from the ordinary, is now available nationwide for those looking for a new favorite beer. Brewed with real orange and lime peels, with…
Chicago-made thriller ROOM SIX debuts across the country tonight, wrapping up an auspicious festival run for first-time filmmakers Hobart Miller and Michael Panico. The suspenseful psychological horror-thriller nabbed Best Chicago…
A bonafide blockbuster will be storming into Chicago this Spring, with a familiar face for Chicago TV fans on board. A24 is bringing its latest thriller Enemies to Chicago. Our…
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A capacity crowd of Midwest agency, commercial production, and editorial professionals had downtown Chicago hopping on Wednesday night. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer was yet another stellar success, packing the…
What do Sofia Vergara, Table Mountain in Cape Town, and your 401k have in common? They’re all right here as Group Creative Director Brooke Anderson of Cincinnati-based Grey Midwest stops…
It’s not every commercial director that gets to spend a week training with the US military, or gets a behind-the-scenes tour of CIA headquarters, but then not every director is…
What do Jamie Foxx, Alabama football and a beautiful bed of roses have in common? They’re all right here as Highdive Creative Director Chip Kelly stops by for a thoroughly…
If you’re a Chicago or Midwest advertising community professional, your plans for this Wednesday evening are set. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk mixer is coming up April 16, from 5:30 p.m….
A spring and summer break is fast approaching for the Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D… but will the shows be renewed for another season…
The AICP Awards today released the Shortlists for the 2025 suite of juried competitions: The AICP Show:The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and the AICP Post…
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Optimus and ONE continues its growth and today announced that they have signed Sarah Gitersonke as their new Midwest Sales Rep. Gitersonke…
UScellular, the nation’s fourth-largest wireless carrier, has launched a new campaign that turns the industry’s typical sales strategy to lure away customers on its head and instead is all about awarding…
Director Didier Charette is aiming high in his new signing with Quriosity Productions, his first representation deal with a US-based production company. “My goal is the Super Bowl,” he says,…
Sundance will have a new home in 2027, and it will be Boulder, Colorado. The festival declared today, “We’re on the move in 2027. We’re thrilled to finally reveal that…
What could tempt Poseidon to ditch his trident for a spoon or give Medusa a good hair day? Greek Gods Yogurt, naturally! That’s the premise behind the new social media…
Television production continues to roar in Chicago and Illinois in 2025, led by the Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. A spring and summer break…
One Chicago crossovers, fave episodes ever, and most importantly, what’s the best pizza in Chicago? Chicago Fire Executive Producer Andrea Newman has been with the beloved NBC drama from the…
Award-winning post-production house The Colonie has earned the trust of beauty clients across all markets, from Los Angeles to New York. With recent projects for Olaplex and Too Faced, Colonie’s…
From Milwaukee to the Bronx! Wisconsin-based independent full-service agency Laughlin Constable today has been named the creative agency of record for the Bronx Zoo as well as the New York…
In an industry known for its buttoned-up messaging, Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) is flipping the script on banking ads with a new humor-driven campaign for Old National Bank (ONB). The Chicago-based independent creative agency…
It’s your last chance to submit your latest and greatest. Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 AICP Awards – encompassing the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, The…
Orkin Pest Control, regarded as one of the top pest control companies in the industry, is collaborating with DDB Chicago, to creatively raise awareness about termite protection with its new…
The Oscar winner returns this week! Following an series of sold-out programming this past October, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture – located at 2936 N. Southport Avenue – proudly…
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…
Chicago-based screenwriter Eric Anderson celebrates his third consecutive honor from The Grey List with The Lot, a campy, action-packed horror-comedy that puts an ancient Mayan bat-god front and center in a delightfully twisted small-town invasion. The Grey…
They’re back. The Midwest Chapter of AICP is hitting the streets of Chicago again, sponsoring a team in this year’s Chiditarod urban shopping cart race and benefit food drive. Their…
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…
Sullivan University’s dynamic campaign, The School of Doing, continues to make waves, this time with two of its standout commercials—Culinary and Patient Care—airing as regional spots during Super Bowl 59. Created in collaboration…
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…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Kendrick Lamar. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros and creatives from 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…
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 BarkleyOKRP Executive…
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…
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 Quriosity Productions…
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 Pinnacle Advertising…
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…
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 Vincent Geraghty, EVP, Production and Hive…
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 Highdive Executive…
The Super Bowl was a big night for Cutters Studios Editor Chris Moore, whose WeatherTech spot was on the massive Big Game stage on Sunday. So what did Chris think…
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 were honored to have Brooke Anderson,…
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 Optimus Editor Tim Cahill stop…
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…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Kate Owen to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. The announcement was made by Cutters New…
What do Lady Gaga, Sesame Street and the oldest steakhouse in NYC have in common? They’re all right here as Cincinnati-based Grey Midwest’s Chief Creative Office Adam Kahn stops by…
2025 is underway and as February arrives, it’s now time to submit your latest and greatest. Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 AICP Awards – encompassing the AICP Show: The…
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The Sundance Film Festival descended upon Park City, Utah, and, of course, that means Monday on Main Street was right in the middle of it all. SCREEN was honored to…
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…
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…
Suja Life has named BarkleyOKRP as its lead creative agency of record following a review. The agency will handle all creative work for the brand starting in January 2025. “We…
The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the signing of Becca Falborn of Little Bird for commercial representation on the U.S. East Coast. The…
State Farm Insurance, a perennial participant in the Super Bowl advertising showcase, is pulling a commercial from next month’s big game following the devastating California wildfires. Before reading further, please…
Publicis Groupe is kicking off 2025 with a union of a more creative kind, combining two networks to create one constellation through the Power of One. The company is merging Leo…
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…
As firefighters battle to tame the wildfires that have devastated the Altadena and Pacific Palisades neighborhoods of Los Angeles, now may be the time to experience Hotshot. Before reading further,…
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…
The Chicago Film Office will be seeking new leadership in 2025. Jonah Zeiger has been removed from his role of deputy commissioner for the city’s film office. This news was…
‘Tis the season for Ferrero Rocher® candies on your holiday table, as lovingly depicted in the new ad “Add Your Golden Touch,” directed by Alison Roberto of STORY, the full-service…
What do baseball great Mickey Mantle, rock band Fugazi and a bag of SunChips have in common? They’re all right there as charlieuniformtango’s Creative Director of Motion Design Tony Wann…
After nearly 50 years in one building, Midwest’s independent, full-service brand experiences agency Laughlin Constable is moving one of its offices and couldn’t pass up the opportunity this holiday season to take…
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 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…
A crossover event is coming for Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Chicago Fire, and it’s filming in Chicago this week. The event marks the first time the trio of shows…
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…
This week is one of holiday joy and merriment… or is it? Louisville agency Doe-Anderson and Roto-Rooter are posing that very question. Produced and created by Doe-Anderson as a movie…
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The advertising community turned into a joyful crowd of partygoers during the 2024 AICP Awards Tour at Chicago’s Old Post Office on Thursday night, November 21st. It began with a…
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…
Chicago’s award-winning creative agency Highdive today announced that industry veteran, Jen Passaniti, has been named President of 1986 Studio, the agency’s in-house production arm, which saw a top line growth…
“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…
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…
Chicago-based Tandem Productions teamed up with agency Schafer Condon Carter to create a trio of compelling commercials for Fusion Academy. Fusion Academy is a fully accredited private academic institution for grades six through…
A prestigious win for a critical and meaningful mission. Chicago creative agency Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has earned a 2024 Regional Emmy® Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service Announcement…
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…
2025 is shaping up to be quite a busy year for the Chicago television production industry. Back in March, SCREEN was first to report that FX smash hit The Bear…
What do Jeff Goldblum, Travis Kelce and Hellboy have in common? They’re all right there as The Colonie’s Editor and Partner Bob Ackerman stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round…
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…
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…
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 2024 Democratic National Convention made a mark on Chicago long before any politicians came to town. Streets closed down. Fences went up. Vice President Harris took a lead in…
Donald Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention (photo: Ed Kearns)
A new Peacock series has been filming in Chicago this month, but don’t get too excited just yet. All Her Fault is a thriller series led by Emmy winner Sarah…
What do Dolly Parton, Superman and a beautiful black convertible have in common? They’re all right here as Bader Rutter’s new CEO David Jordan stops by for a thoroughly entertaining…
Sometimes the solution is right in your backyard. After an extensive competitive review, the Rosemont, Illinois-based Culligan has hired a fellow Illinois company – the award-winning Highdive, based in nearby…
Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers just received a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, but not before having a quick chat with SCREEN. Mike Myers, one of the…
When Checkers & Rally’s secured T-Pain as the face of their new value meal campaign, they knew they had to create something that matched the star power of the Grammy-winning…
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 Season Two order for Apple TV+’s new sci-fi thriller franchise Dark Matter has arrived, but when will the new season begin filming? Earlier this year, SCREEN had heard rumblings…
What do Amy Poehler, an epic round of Shark Tank and the most unexpected presidential candidate ever have in common? They’re all right here as Colorist Alison Bloom of Flavor…
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…
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…
Over the past several weeks, fans of KitchenAid’s extraordinary dishwashers – and those of Sam Nelson Harris, the Grammy-winning artist and lead singer for the X Ambassadors – have all…
The National Hockey League (NHL) today debuted the newest ad in its “The Next Golden Era is Now” campaign to commemorate the start of the 2024-25 season. The spot, titled…
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…
Chicago is all about its sports teams. And a hometown agency has scored the business of one of the premiere platforms for enjoying those iconic franchises. Chicago-based agency Tom, Dick &…
Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture proudly welcomes legendary Academy Award®-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins and his longtime collaborator/wife James Deakins (aka ‘Team Deakins’) to open the Roger Deakins…
Two festivals. Four awards. The Chicago-made indie feature Room Six has brought home awards on back-to-back weekends. The film just won the Best Chicago Horror Feature and Best Lead Actor…
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….
ChiHards, it’s the week you’ve all been waiting for – Fall TV is back! One Chicago left us at the end of last season with tons of drama and Chicago…
Chris Chynoweth, Chief Editor at Craft Detroit, has released a groundbreaking AI-driven spec commercial for USAFacts titled Conspiracy Astronaut. Using advanced AI tools like Runway, Flux, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Premiere, and Eleven…
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…
The season premiere is here for NBC’s Chicago Fire and the show’s newest lieutenant is stopping by SCREEN for a thoroughly entertaining round of Five Questions. Chicago actor Phil Donlon…
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…
Why Trump?, the 2024 presidential documentary from Chicago-based filmmaker Brian Schodorf, is now streaming on Tubi. To answer the question posed in the title, Schodorf journeyed deep into the heartland…
What do the iconic TV series Lost, Oscar nom Diane Lane, and one of the most acclaimed restaurants on the planet have in common? They’re all right here as ONE…
A Milwaukee-based award-winning agency is welcoming the Wisconsin Department of Tourism back home. Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service agency, has been named the full-service creative and media agency of record…
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 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…
Room Six, the gritty indie thriller from first-time filmmakers Hobart Miller and Michael Panico, will be the closing night feature for the 15th Annual Grand Rapids Film Festival on Sunday,…
A Chicago-made short film is toasting a wrap on principal photography as it heads into post production. My Last Martini is a short film written for the screen and directed…
With offices in both Chicago and New York, Optimus is expanding its talent pool and today announced that Caralyn Moore has been promoted to editor. The latest addition to the…
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,’…
Back in March, SCREEN was first to report that FX smash hit The Bear was actually filming two seasons – Season Three and Season Four – in tandem this past…
Ad agency layoffs continue to impact Michigan this month. McCann plans to lay off 123 employees at its office in Birmingham, Michigan after losing business from key client General Motors….
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…
There will not be a Season Four for the Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, starring, written, and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget…
Back in April, SCREEN reported that a Season Two order for Apple TV+’s new sci-fi thriller franchise Dark Matter was imminent. Earlier this month, that prediction finally came to fruition…
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Premier audio studio Another Country is expanding their acclaimed Sound 4 studio to add state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos mixing and monitoring capabilities. Managing Director Tim Konn and the team shared some…
Chicago native Jeremy Piven brought Ari Gold to our television screens in Entourage, among other notable characters. Now, he’s taken on what he calls “the performance of his life” for…
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…
The date is set. The filmed-in-Chicago indie Let’s Start a Cult will debut in theaters on October 25th. The filmmaking team has released its official poster. Here’s a look at…
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…
Quriosity Productions has announced the addition of director Federico Mazzarisi to its roster. The noted Italian visual stylist joins the company for national representation for commercials and brand content. The…
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…
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…
Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers is set to receive a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, running October 16 – 27, 2024, it was announced today. “An Evening…
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…
Bader Rutter is welcoming David Jordan to the team as its new chief executive officer. Jordan becomes the fourth CEO in the employee-owned Milwaukee- and Chicago-based agency’s 50-year history succeeding…
The wins keep coming for a hilarious horror short out of Chicago. Daily Planet Productions is thrilled to announce that their latest short film, “Room Tone,” has clinched two prestigious…
What do Tiger Woods, Rice Krispies and MTV’s The Real World have in common? They’re all right here as global agency veteran Vincent Geraghty stopped by for a thoroughly entertaining…
A superb Chicago-made series is coming to an end. Power Book IV: Force is currently on the streets of Chicago filming Season Three, and SCREEN was first to report earlier…
One Chicago is back! The highly successful Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med is ready to roll on new seasons. Chicago PD will be first…
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…
The Camp Kuleshov trailer competition for emerging creative artists has announced its winners of The Lev, its top prize for each category, which is named for the Russian film and…
Great news from the negotiating table as The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative deal on…
Laughlin Constable (LC), the independent, full-service brand experiences agency, today announced it has welcomed global agency veteran Vincent Geraghty to EVP, Head of Production & HIVE Content Studio, overseeing the…
The premiere is here for the filmed-in-Chicago sensation The Bear. All episodes of “The Bear” Season 3 will be available to stream on Wednesday, June 26 on Hulu. Originally, the…
What do Matthew McConaughey, an epic round of billiards, and the best oysters ever have in common? They’re all right here as The Colonie Producer Zach Day stops by for…
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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…
Following the spectacular premieres of the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards, and the AICP Post Awards at The Museum of Modern Art, the…
Power Book IV: Force is on the streets of Chicago filming Season Three, but it appears this may be the final run for Tommy Egan and his crew. Sources tell…
The highly successful Dick Wolf One Chicago triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med wrapped on their latest seasons in May, but when will they return to set?…
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…
June has been twice as nice so far for VSA Partners. Chicago-based strategy and design agency VSA Partners was just recognized twice in this year’s Financial Communications Society (FCS) Portfolio Awards, securing both…
Fencepost, a Chicago-based studio providing film and video post-production to advertisers since 2016, announces the expansion of the virtual boutique to include two additional editors and a full slate of…
The year’s best advertising was saluted Thursday at The Museum of Modern Art at a gala AICP Awards celebration and screening. And FCB Chicago was among the top winners of the…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the addition of Christina Anderson in the role of Executive Producer of Cutters Detroit. The announcement was made by Cutters Studios…
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…
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…
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The 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival will arrive in this October, but first, the storied institution presented its annual gala on Saturday, June 1st, with very special…
STAR VEHICLE, directed by Tiffany Yvonne Cox, and featuring an all-star cast of actors with deep Chicago roots, is finally available to the public. The film was recently released on…
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…
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The Midwest Chapter of AICP hosted its first Women’s Forum, and the landmark event was a massive success, attracting a capacity crowd of creatives and producers across the industry. The…
HBO and NFL Films are teaming up this summer for HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE CHICAGO BEARS. The five-episode series debuts TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be…
Detroit-based Doner has appointed a new president to help launch its first inclusive marketing practice. Ben Grossman steps into the role after most recently serving as chief strategy and integration…
Earlier this year, employment numbers in the advertising world were up across the board. Unfortunately, that parade of good news has hit a bump in the road. FCB Chicago has…
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…
The season finales are here. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD will undoubtedly be delivering the drama this Wednesday, May 22nd. So what can…
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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…
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,…
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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…
The highly successful Dick Wolf #OneChicago triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med, which has led the historic resurgence of the Chicago production industry over the past decade,…
Craig Miller, most recently Executive Creative Director at Omnicom Group’s The Marketing Arm (TMA), has joined Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) as its Chief Creative Officer. With nearly 30 years of agency experience,…
Fresh from her Emmy win for Location Casting Season One of FX’s The Bear, AJ Links has opened up her own casting agency in Chicago. Her career began over a…
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…
What do Hamilton, the best BBQ in Texas, and the cutest dog ever have in common? They’re all right here as Visual Effects Artist Catherine Thomas of Texas-based charlieuniformtango stopped…
Production has officially wrapped on How’d It Go, a new short film directed by Elizabeth Laidlaw (pictured left) of CBS’s The Red Line and written by award-winning playwright and filmmaker…
ChiHards will enjoy some 90s nostalgia in the latest episode of Chicago Fire. New Kids on the Block artist Joey McIntyre will be jumping into a firefighter uniform to appear in…
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A trio of agency bands got down to some serious rocking at the Battle For Hope, Chicago’s annual Battle of the Advertising Bands fundraiser for Off The Street Club, Thursday…
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…
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….
What do Dua Lipa, Mad Men, and an epic season of Survivor have in common? They’re all right here as 11 Dollar Bill Executive Producer James Babiarz stops by for…
Agency FCB Chicago announces the appointment of Matt Blitz as EVP, Executive Director of Agency Production. Blitz joined FCB Chicago in March and will report to Chief Creative Officer Pedro…
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association invited long-time partner Mode Project to collaborate alongside their award-winning CSO Photographer Todd Rosenberg in creating an insider video announcing Klaus Mäkelä as only the…
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…
Premier audio studio Another Country recently launched an original promotional campaign showcasing its talents and highlighting their deep dedication to innovation in sound. Conceived by Another Country Detroit Creative Director…
Laughlin Constable (LC), the independent, full-service brand experiences agency, today announced it has named Allison Henley-Kehm as SVP, Head of People and Culture. The position is an integral leadership role…
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…
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…
Jake Gyllenhaal’s first foray into TV included a brief stint of filming in Chicago, and now the Warner Brothers / Apple TV+ mini series is set to make its World…
What do Johnny Depp, Led Zeppelin, and the Devil’s Tower have in common? They are all right here in this week’s Five Questions with SCREEN! Latitude is an indie, award-winning…
Jeremy Piven’s Chicago roots run deep and like any true Chicago-area native, this includes his sports fandom. It’s no secret he’s an avid Bears fan and by now we are…
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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. AICP/Midwest’s MEET.DRINK.TALK is a social event…
There is new leadership at the helm of one of Chicago’s cornerstone agencies. Leo Burnett Chicago has hired Kate Jeffers as chief executive officer. Jeffers will oversee Leo Burnett’s flagship…
Television production continues to roar in Chicago and Illinois, led by the Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. A brief summer break is fast approaching…
The AICP Awards have released the Shortlists for the 2024 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and…
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…
What do Harry Connick Jr., Jon Stewart and the best plate of sausage and peppers ever have in common? They’re all right here as Quriosity Productions Executive Producer Mark Conley…
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…
Much-deserved accolades have been awarded for an impactful and timely campaign, one with the mission of improving the lives of animals across the country, and illuminating the perspective of those…
How can a band wow a crowd with just a few songs? Three advertising agency musical groups will do just that by playing half-hour sets at the 11th annual Battle For…
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…
The Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois reception capped off Governor J.B. Pritzker’s marketing mission to Hollywood, and celebrated the booming Illinois television and film production industry. During the reception, presented by 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…
What do Tom Hanks, an NBA legend, and The Flaming Lips have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago Recording Company (CRC) Senior Audio Engineer Mark Wilkening stops by…
As local, independent businesses have been navigating a changing retail environment, True Value, the globally recognized brand and original local hardware store, turned to its agency of record, Milwaukee- and Chicago-based Laughlin…
Highdive – an independently owned, full-service creative agency – announced today that Larissa Berringer has joined the agency as managing director of 1986 Studios, Highdive’s full-service, in-house production studio. Berringer comes…
Production has wrapped in Chicago on the new short film Chronic, directed by Alyssa Thordarson and written by Lydia Ellis Curry. The film follows Ruth, whose sister and best friend,…
So far, so good on the union negotiations front, but there are still many steps ahead. The fear of yet another labor stoppage has permeated the film and television production…
HBO critically acclaimed comedy series Somebody Somewhere has wrapped filming on its third season. Final day of filming was yesterday, Wednesday, March 20th. Somebody Somewhere filmed Season Three in many…
What do RuPaul’s Drag Race, James Blunt and a “poison apple castle” have in common? They’re all right here as Motion Graphic Designer Mack Neaton of Flavor stops by for…
Amid one of the busiest starts to a year in Chicago TV and film production history, here is more great news for The Windy City. NBC has renewed all three…
The Illinois Production Alliance today announced Chicago native Matt Walsh, star of Veep and the Apple TV+ series Manhunt, as emcee at the Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois reception, with special guest, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The event caps…
It’s time for March Madness, when basketball stars shine on the court… and in the case of one hoops Hall of Famer… off the court as well. James Rayburn, charlieuniformtango’s…
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…
The Golden Arches are on the move. Wieden+Kennedy NY has added an extra serving to its McDonald’s portfolio, winning the Happy Meal marketing business in the U.S. that had been…
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…
The ravenous fan base for The Bear rejoiced when filming for Season Three began rolling last month in Chicago. But might the critically acclaimed show be shooting Season Four now…
The Illinois indie pilot Bettendorf Talks is set to make its World Premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival (aka SXSW) this month. Before they board their planes to…
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:…
HANDLE WITH CARE, a new short film written and directed by Michael Glover Smith (MERCURY IN RETROGRADE), has won the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival‘s “Best of Show” award, its…
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…
James Babiarz has joined 11 Dollar Bill as Executive Producer at its home studio in Chicago. A 12-year industry veteran with deep ties to the Chicago advertising community, Babiarz will…
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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 ravenous fan base for The Bear will savor this update on Season Three. As SCREEN shared earlier this year, the Golden Globe and Emmy winning FX series is expected…
Tommy Egan is back. And he and his crew return in the midst of one of the busiest months in Chicago television production history. With a myriad of shows rolling…
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…
The worldwide digital premiere is here for Chicago’s latest festival darling. Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD…
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…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. Or even Taylor Swift or Usher. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros and filmmakers from throughout Chicago…
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 Minneapolis-based agency Colle…
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 Chicago director Britt…
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…
The Super Bowl was a big night for Cutters Studios, whose team collaborated with Highdive for the popular State Farm “Like a Good Neighbaaa” and BetMGM “For Everyone” commercials for…
In the advertising 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 DDB Chicago Studio…
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 Yessian Global Head…
Vincent Geraghty is the Founder and Executive Director of Production for the newly launched GPSG, a creative production agency. Vincent’s impressive resume over the past decade includes tenures leading production…
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…
Award-winning VFX Supervisor and artist Ryan Urban recently joined forces with NEXODUS to bring his world-class expertise in visual effects – which includes work with the Wachowskis on The Matrix…
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 Optimus Senior Audio Engineer Marina…
The Super Bowl was a big night for Highdive Executive Creative Director Patrick Burke, whose team created the popular State Farm “Like a Good Neighbaaa” and BetMGM “For Everyone” commercials…
The parade of accolades for Chicago-made series The Bear continues! Christopher Storer has won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for The Bear,…
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…
Ralph Laucella, Founding Partner and Executive Producer at O Positive, one of the most awarded production companies in the advertising industry, has been named Chairperson of the 2024 AICP Show: The…
2024 is off to a very busy start for Chicago’s television production community, and the most highly acclaimed darling of the bunch is ready to roll cameras on a a…
More positive news on the job front in the new year. Employment in advertising, public relations and related services closed out 2023 with staffing at an all-time high, as noted…
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…
With the new year comes new talent to the growing ColorNation talent offering. Reid Brody, founder of the remote color grading service, has announced the addition of veteran artists Matthew…
HANDLE WITH CARE, a new short film written and directed by Michael Glover Smith (RELATIVE) and starring Alyssa Thordarson (AFTER: A LOVE STORY) and Mickey O’Sullivan (CHICAGO PD), will have…
In mid-2022, the State of Illinois announced the launch of “I Got Love / Siento Amor,” a statewide enrollment campaign for child care and early education services featuring Illinois artists,…
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…
The long-awaited season premiere is here. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD returns with brand new episodes this Wednesday, January 17th. So what can…
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Chicago PD fans – also known as ChiHards – are buzzing and speculating over the fate of “Hailey Upton.” Who better to ask for their take on Upton than Primetime…
The Sundance Film Festival is back in-person and kicks off this week. If you are making the trek to Park City this month, here is a soiree for you to…
Another Country Managing Director Tim Konn and his colleagues worldwide are very proud to announce the immediate promotion of Joe Philips to the position of Creative Director for Another Country…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, announced today that Craig Duncan, President and Managing Director of Cutters Studios, has been named Chairperson of the 2024 AICP Post Awards. In…
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…
In his acclaimed FX series The Bear, creator Christopher Storer uses quick cuts, visual chaos and unusual angles to give make viewers feel like they are in the kitchen and…
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…
David Pasquesi and TJ Jagodowski are legends of Chicago’s famed improv scene, and in their latest collaboration, the duo is bringing their acclaimed comedic talents from the stage to 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…
The Colonie is thrilled to announce the addition of two up-and-coming editors, Addy Bieniarz and Giorgia Harvey to their talent roster. “The creative energy, talent, and fresh perspectives Addy and…
More accolades for the Chicago television community… and this time it’s behind the camera, not in front of it. The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) revealed its 2024 Outstanding Achievement…
Awards season is here, and so are the wins for the Chicago television community. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards handed out trophies for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, and…
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….
Let’s open 2024 with some positive news on the job front. Employment in advertising, public relations and related services rose by 1,900 jobs in December, ending 2023 with staffing at…
What do Taylor Swift, Betty White, and The Killers have in common? They’re all right here as Executive Producer Erika Fiebiger of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based creative production agency Hook stopped…
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…
If you’ve been a part of an independent film anywhere near Chicago or throughout the Midwest, there’s a pretty good chance Chris Johnson and the fine folks at Johnsonese Brokerage…
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…
Will Tommy Egan be back? The answer is a resounding YES. Fans of the Chicago-made Starz series Power Book IV: Force had been anxiously awaiting an announcement on the show’s…
Tommy Burke served as First Assistant Director on Chicago PD from 2014 to 2019. And now, Tommy has written an inspiring autobiography entitled Not Just Sunglasses and Autographs: 30 Years…
Awards season is here, and The Bear is once again right in the thick of it. The filmed-in-Chicago FX series led the TV contingent with a full plate of five…
Comedy legend David Letterman is in Chicago this week to interview… well, the jury is still out on who… or is it? Sources tell SCREEN the great David Letterman is…
Sundance’s Episodic Pilot Showcase will have the attention of network executives worldwide, and a filmed-in-Chicago hopeful will be among the handful of pilots on the big screen in Park City….
2024 will launch with a prestigious world premiere from a promising Chicago directing duo. Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson made a splash on the national indie film scene when their…
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…
If you’re looking to have success in the Super Bowl advertising showdown, you should probably go knock on the doors over at Chicago-based agency Highdive. And sports gambling corp BetMGM…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2023; winners will be announced at the organization’s annual awards ceremony to be held in…
ChiHards have been waiting far too long to hear these four words: One Chicago is back! With the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes now in the rearview, NBC’s three cornerstone dramas…
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,…
Jake Gyllenhaal’s first foray into TV will be filming in Chicago this week. But before you get too excited… the Warner Brothers / Apple TV+ mini series will just be…
Everybody is working for the weekend. In this case, a talented collective teamed up in Detroit to bring the latest hit from pop quartet Big Time Rush entitled Weekends –…
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…
Highdive announced its new 360-degree campaign for State Farm, “The Right Kind of Magic,” which launches later this week across broadcast, streaming, digital, social and radio. The creative plays off the very…
The strike is over. So now what? As Hollywood and the television and film production community across the country rejoices, the question is now: when will everyone’s favorite shows begin…
“The strike officially ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 9.” After a grueling four months on strike, SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract…
The biggest night of the year for the Chicago and Midwest advertising community has arrived. The 2023 AICP Awards in Chicago are set for this Thursday, November 9th in downtown…
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…
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…
Landmark Credit Union recently launched an integrated marketing campaign activating its refreshed brand identity through the theme of Banking Made Easy. The video components of the cross-media campaign developed by…
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…
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…
Yes, yes, YES, CHEF! Popular comedy-drama The Bear will return for a third season on FX in 2024, the Disney-owned cable network has announced. The news comes months after the…
This is it. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has sent its “final offer” to the SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee. And now, the film and television industry across…
November is here, and so is a wave of hope that the strike may be ending soon. On this 111th day of the 2023 actors strike, SAG-AFTRA and the Hollywood…
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…
This year’s edition of the free Doc Chicago mini-conference begins Friday with “A Conversation with Gordon Quinn,” featuring filmmaker extraordinaire, fair use advocate, and mentor to numerous other documentarians: Kartemquin…
The nonprofit Sundance Institute today unveiled details for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s fundraiser, Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire® which will take place on January…
As we bid a fond farewell to Halloween, let’s take a look at a new horror comedy series. Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH) released 350 W. Eerie, an original four-episode…
There is positive news from the picket lines to start the week ahead. SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios have set a date to return to the bargaining table, and that date…
The 2023 AICP Awards in Chicago are right around the corner. The advertising community throughout the Windy City and the Midwest will come together on Thursday, November 9th in downtown…
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…
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…
The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago has named Wesley Julian its new executive director as it works to fulfill its mission to build and support Chicago’s independent film industry. Julian…
Part of The Salvation Army’s holiday Red Kettle campaign, a new PSA “Silent Night” sheds light on the realities of surviving in today’s economic climate. Edited by Camp Lucky’s Elizabeth…
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 …
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…
“Deliberations are going well.” That’s the takeaway from negotiations this week (see the full comment below) as SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continue with renewed…
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…
There is new leadership at the helm of DDB. Alex Lubar is taking over as global CEO of DDB Worldwide from Marty O’Halloran, who will be transitioning to a chairman…
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 Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators, announces its…
Leo Burnett Chicago opens the new month with a new head of strategy, Samantha Cescau. Samantha will be based in the agency’s Chicago headquarters, reporting to Gareth Goodall, chief strategy…
College football season is in full swing as we head into October. And one of the most highly touted conferences in all of college sports is the SEC. Let’s kick…
What better news could there be to start the week? The WGA and major studios have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the…
Could the long-awaited end be near for the strike that has brought the TV and film industry in Chicago and across the country to a halt? Cautious optimism is rising…
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 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in downtown Chicago. Now in its 9th year, the four-day conference…
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…
Industry veteran Danielle Weber offered a behind-the-scenes peek at her behind-the-scenes job during an exclusive interview with Screen Magazine. As Location Manager for Power Book IV: Force, Weber is part of…
In a groundbreaking cinematic endeavor, the gripping documentary Hotshot unveils the harrowing reality of Hotshot firefighters, the unsung heroes who combat wildfires without water. With the current fires in Hawaii…
As the writers strike forges ahead into its 20th week, the word that is front of mind is solidarity. Hundreds of showrunners united in a show of support at Fox…
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…
More good news for the folks at Ogilvy, whose offices around the world include an HQ in SCREEN’s home turf of Chicago. Verizon has named Ogilvy creative agency of record…
If you ever picked up a comic in the 80’s, you are in for a treat, courtesy of one overachieving Marvel Comics aficionado. Chicago filmmaker Harry Bauer has been perfecting…
Director Jeana Khoury, whose evocative work for the Joburg Ballet and her powerful “Bride Armour” anti-domestic violence spot for Carling Black Label have won awards and raised eyebrows, brings her…
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…
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…
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…
With the entry deadline for AICP’s Camp Kuleshov trailer competition approaching, the emerging creatives who are busy crafting their entries now have a great resource to turn to, as Camp…
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…
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 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…
Power Book IV: Force Location Manager Ben Miner discussed the direction and spirit of the Starz series during an exclusive interview with Screen Magazine. Power Book IV: Force tells the story of Tommy…
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…
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…
There was an uptick in optimism across both SAG-AFTRA and WGA members as the AMPTP and WGA returned to the negotiating table earlier this month. Unfortunately, The Writers Guild said…
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…
As the SAG-AFTRA strike forges ahead, the union this week announced the results of the Chicago Local elections. President Charles Andrew Gardner was among those re-elected to a new term….
A unique immersive experience has launched in New England, and Yessian Music is at the heart of it. Yessian Music recently collaborated with JRA and BXP, on the new View…
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…
Highdive, the highly-awarded, fast-growing, sought-after independent advertising agency, announced today that its leader and co-owner, Megan Lally, has been elevated from managing partner to CEO. “Megan has always been the leader…
As the strike forges on and picket lines remain persistent, hopes may finally be creeping higher this week. As negotiations between the Writers’ Guild (WGA) and the AMPTP continue, SAG-AFTRA…
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…
Everybody could use a hug these days, but when it’s from a giant squid, it might be a different story. And in this case, a very funny one. Chicago’s post…
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…
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…
Dictionary Films, the integrated production arm of Cutters Studios, is very proud to announce that visionary creative-industry production leader Brian Smego has joined the company as Managing Director. The announcement…
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…
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…
The WGA strike rages on, and now with SAG-AFTRA alongside, is there an end in sight for these contract negotiations? Has there been progress? What lies ahead? One of the…
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…
It has been a momentous week for a Chicago advertising community cornerstone. Leo Burnett has named Liz Taylor its co-president and chief operating officer of the Chicago office. In the…
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…
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con is set to exceed its reputation as the area’s largest and longest-running scary movie convention with a staggering lineup of guests and programs running August 4-6…
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…
OKRP announced it is promoting Ben Pfutzenreuter and Matt McNulty to executive creative directors following a year in which the duo has overseen award winning and sales generating work for…
The “double strike” of SAG-AFTRA and The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is in full swing, and members of all unions are taking to the picket lines across the country….
We could use a little more comedy these days. Good news: There is a microbudget comedy feature film ready to begin production later this month in the near North Chicago…
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…
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…
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…
“The contract has expired.” So declared SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee Member – and Emmy-nominated actor of hit series Abbott Elementary – Sheryl Lee Ralph on her Twitter at 12:01 a.m. late…
What better way to be a good neighbor than to hire your neighbor? The Bloomington, Illinois insurer confirmed it has hired its fellow Illinois-based company Highdive, as reported by Ad…
Is The Bear one of the most nominated series of the 2023 Emmys? Yes chef, it is! And that’s just for Season One. The Made-In-Chicago FX dramedy about a fine…
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…
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,…
The Illinois creative production community is mourning the loss of one of its longtime leaders. Former Illinois Film Office director Suzy Kellett passed away unexpectedly. Suzy was head of the…
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…
Shawn Papazian has built an impressive record of success in the film business throughout his career, including an Emmy nomination and collaborations with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions. Now, he…
Is a “double strike” imminent? Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the Association of Motion Picture Producers (AMPTP) continue this week, but actors have already commenced their picket planning preparations. Correspondence to…
Ready… Break! The high-octane multiplayer adventure Crash Team Rumble has arrived and Activision collaborated with Quriosity to bring the energy for the trailer promoting this highly anticipated release. The talented…
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…
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…
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,…
Flavor Beautifully Unifies Visual Treatment Encompassing The AICP Show, Next Awards, and Post Awards
For this year’s suite of its illustrious global awards competitions, The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) chose creative production studio Flavor to unify each show’s visual packaging with the…
The Cutters Studios family, which includes hundreds of talents across partner companies Cutters, Dictionary Films, Flavor, and Another Country, are about to say goodbye to yet another legend: Longstanding Dictionary…
Knickpoint Ventures today announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios, Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024. Papazian…
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 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…
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…
We’ve all had dating woes. Some of us have had marriage woes. And almost all of us have taken pleasure at some point in the titillating TV turbulence that is…
As the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike rages on, unions continue to unite and support each other. This Thursday’s strike event in downtown Chicago will be a perfect example…
When Hulu’s The Bear dropped last summer, it took the internet and the Chicago food scene by storm. Filmscape Chicago is the largest film and television expo in the Midwest…
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…
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…
In times like these, we could all use a good laugh. For brands and agencies thinking just that, there’s good news: Director Melissa Silverman, whose comedy and performance chops have…
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….
Great news for the Illinois television production community as Summer approaches. HBO announced today that the critically acclaimed comedy series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE has been renewed for a third season. Somebody…
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,…
Fans are buzzing about the season finale, and the dynamic duo behind the show is here to talk all about it. The critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series Somebody Somewhere,…
The search is over and DDB Chicago has its new CEO. Leo Burnett Australia chief executive officer Emma Montgomery is set to leave the agency to head back to the…
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…
Daily Planet Productions’ latest short film, Room Tone, will make its World Premiere at the Dances With Films Independent Film Festival in Hollywood on June 24th. “Everyone that has ever…
Director and visual artist David Orr weaves a single bird’s feather into a shimmering kaleidoscope of incredible complexity and stunning beauty in a video accompanying the new Nick Cave song Wood…
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…
10 years and a whopping 50 Telly Awards. Chicago-based creative video agency p3 mediaworks reeled in quite a haul at this year’s Telly Awards. The 2023 competition recognized p3 mediaworks…
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 season finales are here. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD will undoubtedly be delivering the drama this Wednesday, May 24th. So what can…
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…
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…
As you begin making plans for the Summer, there is one weekend you can confidently ink into your calendar. Filmscape Chicago is set for June 24-25 at CineCity Studios. Today,…
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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….
Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is the final installment in the film series’ blockbuster trilogy. Written and…
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…
Human’s introspective three minute spot, “Remember The Why,” which takes viewers on the jagged experience of a star basketball player who’s escaping the madness of celebrity and getting in touch…
The WGA Chicago strike team has chalked up a huge victory, but there is still a long road ahead. Showtime’s hit drama The Chi, which films entirely in Chicago, has…
As the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike rages on, you might be asking, “How can I help support the efforts of these writers?” If you’re in Chicago, your time…
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 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…
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…
The season finales are almost here. One more round of drama is coming up before the climactic conclusion on Wednesday, May 24th. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago…
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…
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…
Last night, The Chicago Headline Club announced that WTTW has been honored with nine Peter Lisagor Awards for 2022. The winners were selected by an independent chapter of the Society…
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…
To Jeremy Allen White and his superb cast and crew… welcome back. And to you and yours… it’s time to mark your calendar. FX has announced that The Bear‘s highly…
An award-winning campaign picks up right where it left off, highlighting everything the State of Illinois has to offer… and the team’s Emmy-winning star is back as well. Illinois native…
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…
Two cornerstone companies of the Chicago creative content community are teaming up. Having just relocated into Sarofsky’s state-of-the-art studio in Chicago’s West Loop, Nolo is now also sharing Sarofsky’s customer…
New York has lured another Chicagoan away to their bustling city. Right around this time last year, Chicago Film Office Director Kwame Amoaku resigned from his post and soon accepted…
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…
11 Dollar Bill placed rapper Ty Dolla $ign into an environment of AI-generated architecture in a new branded video for JD Sports and Adidas. The studio used state-of-the-art AI imaging…
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…
The most popular show on NBC is wrapping up production on Season 11. Sources tell SCREEN the beloved Dick Wolf series will finish up filming in Chicago this week, likely…
Chicago Fire fans were hopeful that “Kelly Severide” might return to Firehouse 51 for the Season 11 finale. However, actor Taylor Kinney, who plays Lt. Severide on the popular Dick…
The AICP Awards today released the Shortlists for the 2023 editions of its three competitions: The AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial, the AICP Next Awards and…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has selected Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH) as agency of record for their award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards. TDH was awarded the business…
The judges’ work is done, the Curatorial Committee has weighed in and now the 2023 AMP Awards for Music & Sound has released the shortlist for its juried competition for…
Quriosity has added to its talented roster, and the new director is already delivering. Keith Rivers, whose ease in capturing life’s most honest moments on film has made him a…
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 premiere is here, and the daring duo behind the show is here to give you a sneak peek. The critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series Somebody Somewhere, starring and…
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,…
The highly anticipated blockbuster series Dark Matter has been a welcome addition to the booming television industry in Chicago. The show began filming last October, with Top Gun star and…
ONE, the production arm of Optimus, has signed Luke Jaden as director. Based in Detroit, Jaden has written and directed numerous films and documentaries, most notably BOO!, starring Moonlight’s Jaden Piner, and My Pretty Pony, based on…
Could you ever imagine being able to capture five completely different worlds, using only one filming location… and all in under four hours? Quriosity Productions and their Director David Gil…
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…
Whitehouse Post has enhanced its roster with the addition of Emmy award-winning editor Morgan Taylor Bradley. A captivating editor with more than a decade of experience cutting at top post houses…
It’s been a momentous week for NBC’s beloved dramas Chicago PD and Chicago Med. After the week began with anxiously awaited renewals for 2023-2024, Chicago PD and Chicago Med wrap…
It’s the perfect news to start the week for the Chicago television community. NBC has renewed the Windy City’s three Dick Wolf-produced scripted series – “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago…
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 Windy…
In addition to their offices in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Kansas City, editorial company Whitehouse Post is bringing their award-winning talent to Detroit. Partnering with creative editorial house…
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…
PAPER PLANES, a new short film co-directed by Alyssa Thordarson [AFTER (A LOVE STORY)] and Michael Glover Smith (RELATIVE), based on an original screenplay by Thordarson, will have its world,…
The Third Annual Shorts-a-Palooza film festival takes place on Tuesday, April 18, at Morrison Tech in Morrison, Illinois. Hosted by the Northwest Illinois Film Office, the celebration highlights a stunning…
The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the signing of Mike Orsini of No Relation for commercial representation on the U.S. East Coast. The…
French Butter, the food and beverage production company, has capped its recent surge of attention-getting work by celebrating the role women play in its sales, management and growth. A certified…
Fans of the popular Starz Chicago-made drama Power Book IV: Force may have to wait a bit longer for that Season Two Premiere. As will the show’s cast and crew….
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…
If you’re a Chicago or Midwest advertising community professional, your plans for this Thursday evening are set. AICP Midwest’s ever-popular Meet.Drink.Talk. mixer is coming up this Thursday, March 23, from…
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…
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 premiere is here for a cornerstone of the Chicago production community. Patricia Frontain, who has served as Script Supervisor for more than 200 episodes of the popular NBC series…
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…
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…
The Grey List is a curated list of original, high-quality, market-ready feature and pilot scripts from writers over the age of 40, and the script for Oriole Park made the cut….
The 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival announces today the selection of Claudia Sainte Luce’s offbeat comedy about second chances, Love & Mathematics, as its Opening Night film on Thursday April…
Optimus introduces Colin Loughlin as the leading production and post house’s newest editor. Most recently a senior editor with Nice Shoes, Loughlin is a gifted storyteller known for his creative, comedic work, as…
ChiHards have reason to rejoice! Matt Casey is back in Chicago. Jesse Spencer, who left NBC’s “Chicago Fire” in 2021 after 200 episodes, will return for the 18th episode 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…
The Devil is dead once again. The Devil in the White City has been in the news in some form or another – from industry whispers to major headlines –…
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…
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…
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…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, has announced the lineup for the AICP Awards Committee. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production and…
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announces the first seven films selected for the 2023 Chicago Critics Film Festival. First titles include the Chicago premiere of Paul Schrader’s MASTER GARDENER and a…
NBC crew members and an internationally renowned photographer are among the filmmakers screening shorts during the sixth annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase, March 11 at Resolution Studios. They will join a…
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,…
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…
Matt Miller, President and CEO, announced today that Sally Campbell, Founding Partner of the production company Somesuch and a leader in the industry’s efforts for equity and inclusion in the production ranks, has been…
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…
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…
Cinespace Studios announced today that Jane Williamson will join the company as Head of Client Services & Studio Operations in Chicago. Jane was most recently Production Supervisor on Season 2…
One of the Midwest’s top advertising agencies is making moves. Upshot, the Chicago-based full-service creative shop staffs 160 people, and counts clients including Constellation Brands, Google, Starbucks, and Procter and…
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…
HBO Max has declined to pick up a fourth season of South Side, the comedy from Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle and Sultan Salahuddin. All three seasons were fully filmed in…
Yes Chef! The Bear is back, and filming for new episodes begins this week in Chicago. SCREEN can confirm the FX series will begin filming Season Two in Chicago this…
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD returns with brand new episodes Wednesday. But this week, it’s all about the 200th episode of Chicago PD….
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…
New Orleans-based agency PETERMAYER is sharing a Mardi Gras tradition with the world. In a sexy new spot with a dash of humor, the creative shop highlights the release of…
After a robust and rewarding first year with VOLT Studios, Jenny Cadwell has been named Executive Producer of the full-service content company. From the complex details of production to delivering projects…
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…
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…
2023 is off to an uproarious start in Chicago. Critics love The Bear. Fans love The Bear. And most of all, Chicago loves The Bear. So when can the city…
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD returns with brand new episodes Wednesday. So what can you expect from this trio of Windy City heroes…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros from throughout Chicago and across the country chatted with Screen about…
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 Cutters Studios Editor Michael Lippert…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Leo Burnett SVP and Creative Director Jeff Candido stop…
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…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Casting Director David O’Connor stop by Screen to present…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Highdive Creative Director and Copywriter Casey Stern stop by…
In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! We were honored to have Executive Producer Ross Greenblat of WoW Studios stop by…
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 Director Tim Mason of the…
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 VMLY&R Executive Producer Amy Turner…
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…
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 Optimus Editor Emily Chapman stop…
Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICP, today announced Greg Hahn, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mischief at No Fixed Address, as the 2023 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair….
One Chicago fans have been combing the headlines for news of renewal orders for Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med. While the Dick Wolf triumvirate has been a hit…
DoorDash is speeding its way back into the Super Bowl extravaganza… and they are doing so with a familiar face for Chicago TV fans. The delivery service’s new ad stars…
Highdive and Cutters Studios are teaming up once again for Super Bowl weekend, but with a unique approach this time around. As the Big Game approaches, Jersey Mike’s Subs, known…
With tax incentives going full steam now and entering their third year, the film scene in Kentucky is booming. I’ll be stopping by SCREEN throughout the year to give you the…
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…
Alumni of Dick Wolf’s highly popular One Chicago franchise continue to enjoy success post-firehouse. Jeff Hephner joined the squad as “Lieutenant Jeff Clarke” during the second season of Chicago Fire, and…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The new year is underway and so are the awards shows. Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 AICP Awards – encompassing the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the…
On the heels of a wildly successful festival run, including a dozen award nominations, nine wins, playing at Academy-Award qualifiers, local screenings, and more than twenty fests all over the country,…
charlieuniformtango teamed up with TRG for the new “Together, We’re More” campaign for the Choctaw Nation. The new :60 and two :30 spots feature tribal members stating (some in native…
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…
Michael Glover Smith’s fourth feature Relative, which launched a joint premiere theatrical run at the Music Box Theater and Gene Siskel Film Center last summer, is set to return to…
Dictionary Films Managing Director Chris Rossiter has announced the promotion of Joe Kirkendall to the position of Head of Production. Based in Chicago, Kirkendall has been a staff Senior Producer…
ChiHards received some stunning news today. Taylor Kinney, a fan favorite who plays Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire, is taking a break from the NBC drama. Kinney has starred as…
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…
The tension continues to rise in the firehouse, police station, and emergency room this week. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings its loyal…
The Sundance Film Festival is back in-person and kicks off this week. If you are making the trek to Park City this month, here is a soiree for you to…
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…
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…
Natalie Westerfield has joined Carbon as Executive Producer for Color in Los Angeles. A pro in the color game, Natalie’s care for her craft and clients have built her a reputation as…
Chicago’s newest hit series continues to serve up the wins. At the Critics Choice Awards this past Sunday night, Jeremy Allen White took home the Best Actor in a Comedy…
The new year opens with tremendous news for the Illinois film and television production community. The Illinois Senate and House convened after the first of the year to conclude the business…
Chicago’s newest hit series continues to enjoy a hearty serving of accolades and awards. The Bear is among the leading nominees for the WGA Awards, as the Writers Guild of…
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,…
With the new year comes a fresh start at a familiar home for a Chicago editor. Optimus is thrilled to welcome Jenny Schaye back to the leading production and post house as editor….
Sitting on the pedestal in a contemporary, all-white art gallery is a sculpture of a small locomotive engine; the media used isn’t stone or bronze but crackers, cheese and cold…
Five years ago, Don Hatton joined forces with a group of artists to start shooting an indie film that would eventually look like a blockbuster. Coordinating finance, locations and talent…
AICP will kick off the new year with new faces in leadership roles at two of its largest chapters, as the Association reports on the membership of its National and…
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,…
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…
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…
It’s time to celebrate what went right in 2022, and that celebration starts at Firehouse 51. Once again, the most popular shows on NBC come through Chicago. Here are the…
As we head into the new year, let’s take one last look at some stellar work from the holiday season. Written and directed by James Gunn and recently released on…
Director Patricia Frontain completed production on a Lifetime movie starring Mena Suvari in mid-November. Managing about 30 crew, she worked an “incredibly intense” 12-day schedule in Los Angeles to shoot…
Chicago women film and television directors have fought their way into the national spotlight in recent years, and that momentum is stronger than ever. Jennifer Reeder is now one of…
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…
Another big win for Ogilvy. The New York City-based British advertising agency with offices in Chicago has landed Verizon global B2B account. The account was formerly handled by Interpublic Group…
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced Jonah Zeiger as Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Film Office (CFO). Zeiger replaces Kwame Amoaku who…
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…
This fall, Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas opened its doors to an entirely new experience: AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD! Not just an incredible live performance by one…
The latest season of ISA’s TV Pilot Pitch Challenge, sponsored by Final Draft, has come to a successful end. Earlier this year, the International Screenwriters’ Association set out to discover…
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….
Hockey season is in full swing, and Chicago’s Daily Planet is in the thick of it. Director Michael Gabriele, Executive Producer Scott Marvel and the Daily Planet squad teamed up…
Creative production studio Carbon announces the promotion of Phil Linturn and Liam Chapple to partnership roles. The pair joined Carbon in 2016 and have been a driving force in growing the company…
Director Blaine Hogan is ready to take center stage as he joins the roster at the Chicago and L.A.-based production company, Tessa Films. The signing of the former actor-turned-filmmaker, who…
TV nominees for the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards were announced this week, and a Chicago television series is near the top of the pack. FX’s The Bear earned a…
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…
Cliffhangers Galore in Fall Finales of ‘Fire’ ‘Med’ ‘PD’ Coming Up Wednesday, Here’s Your First Look
The Fall Finales are here, and so are the cliffhangers, surprise guests, and a highly anticipated wedding. The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings…
Full service agency PETERMAYER is helping the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau celebrate a part of Michigan that a lot of consumers have probably never seen in a new commercial for the tourist…
Stone Irr, Senior Producer at BUTTER Music + Sound in Los Angeles and an accomplished recording artist and producer in his own right, has been elected President of the West Coast…
Submissions for Chicago’s beloved Patrick Lives On film festival will run from December 1 to February 15, 2023. Open to anyone from the Chicago film community, entries can represent any…
Estefania Bonilla Hernandez and Craig Whitney are on the brink of what could be one the most impactful films of the decade. After spending the past six years documenting the…
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…
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…
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…
Now is the season for gratitude and giving, and this new work is right on time. Grand Rapids, Michigan based retailer Meijer’s hallmark hunger relief effort, “Simply Give,” campaign recently…
Marina Squerciati is a fan favorite of the highly popular Dick Wolf drama Chicago P.D. Marina recently stopped by to give her loyal #OneChicago fans a bit more insight into…
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,…
Are you ready for your jazz bath? State Farm recently introduced dorky, mullet-wielding, saxophone-slinging “Jeff the Equipment Manager” in a spot with Super Bowl Champ Patrick Mahomes. The commercial riffed…
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,…
11 Dollar Bill helped capture the spirit of adventure, spectacular views and downhill fun offered by Colorado’s longest continuously operating ski resort in a new campaign for Winter Park. Conceived…
Let’s ring in some uplifting news as we head into the holiday season! Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, one-stop cross-media production company Sarofsky is promoting Senior Producer…
ColorNation, the newly launched remote color grading service founded by veteran post production entrepreneur Reid Brody, has added four new colorists to its roster of available artists. Joining are Gino…
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…
11 Dollar Bill enjoyed a banner night at The One Club for Creativity’s annual Denver Awards, picking up two Gold, one Silver, two Bronze and two Merit Awards for work…
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings its loyal #OneChicago fans a round of brand new episodes this Wednesday, November 16th. So what can…
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…
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 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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As Halloween thrills trail into November and those Fall chills begin to set in, a haunting tale is beginning to take shape for the year ahead. Chicago/LA filmmaker Layne Marie…
Bold and impactful voices are poised to be amplified in the new year. Chicago’s revered documentary filmmaking house Kartemquin Films is at the heart of that amplification. After a year-long…
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…
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…
There is an important personnel update to share from the Chicago cultural landscape. After nearly two decades at the Gene Siskel Film Center, Executive Director Jean de St. Aubin is leaving…
It’s Life and Death in New Episodes of ‘Fire’ ‘Med’ ‘PD’ Coming Up Wednesday, Here’s Your First Look
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings its loyal #OneChicago fans a round of brand new episodes this Wednesday, November 9th. So what can…
Quad Cities filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films will premiere their new documentary An Infantryman from Hero Street during Veterans Day weekend, Saturday, November 12 on the…
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…
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….
Doc Chicago is here, and we have the founder with us today to tell you why you should be heading to the Chicago Cultural Center this Saturday. The schedule for this year’s…
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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….
The winners are in! AICP’s Camp Kuleshov challenge for the Midwest region was a success once again and accolades were awarded Thursday in Downtown Chicago. The nightlife hotspot Tree House…
Chicagoans, mark your calendars for December 1st. The Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable…
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings its loyal #OneChicago fans a round of brand new episodes this Wednesday, November 2nd. So what can…
Michael Giacchino is already widely acclaimed as the composer behind numerous Oscar-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning scores for a growing number of feature film and television masterpieces, including eight Pixar movies….
Coming off a prestigious win at a film festival in New York and a high-profile Los Angeles premiere, a Chicago indie will continue to add more screening dates at fests and…
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…
Marvel series Ironheart has been in the headlines in Chicago all year, and the new franchise has finally landed in Chicago, filming around town this week. And the iron-clad character…
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….
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…
Documentary filmmakers from across the Midwest will be en route to Downtown Chicago next weekend. The schedule for this year’s DOC CHICAGO – the free mini-conference for and by Midwest documentary filmmakers…
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…
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…
A new Aveeno Kids cross-media campaign entitled “Kids Can” has recently debuted from full-service advertising agency Doner. With three :15 spots (“Dad,” “Mom,” and “Curly Hair”) and numerous shorter versions,…
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…
Kartemquin Films has named award-winning filmmaker, curator and programmer Amir George its artistic director to lead the artistic vision of the organization and to work collaboratively in strategic planning, advocacy…
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…
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings its loyal #OneChicago fans a round of brand new episodes this Wednesday, October 19th. So what can…
It’s time to bring the heat! charlieuniformtango teamed up with TRG on a new campaign for ThermaCare heat wraps. And they enlisted a fan favorite to lead the way on the…
When the power goes off, life goes on. Because Kohler goes on. That’s the statement behind a new 60-second spot created by independent Chicago-based The Distillery Project (TDP) in its first work for the…
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…
“The most hopeful film I’ve done.” So declares Oscar Nominated director Darren Aronofsky as he spoke with SCREEN’s Dan Patton in an exclusive interview. Aronofsky was in Chicago to present…
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…
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…
Another OneChicago fan favorite is exiting, but don’t worry, ChiHards, he will be back. Chicago Med star Brian Tee will exit the series following eight seasons on the medical drama….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Another Country Managing Director Tim Konn and his colleagues worldwide are very proud to announce the immediate promotion of Louise Rider to the position of Executive Producer. Rider has been…
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…
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…
Chicago native Haroula Rose burst onto the independent film world with her debut feature and festival darling Once Upon a River, and she has now wrapped production in Chicago on…
The highly anticipated blockbuster series Dark Matter has finally arrived in Chicago. Filming in underway in the Windy City, withTop Gun star and Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly and Obi Wan-Kenobi…
The Chicago International Film Festival today announced that award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Katie Couric, executive producer of NO ORDINARY CAMPAIGN, will appear at an encore presentation of her film. Meanwhile, two new…
From Milan to Chicago. Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has added Italian directing duo ES.POIRE to its roster for exclusive commercial representation in the US. The Milan-based pair consists…
The Dick Wolf triumvirate of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD brings its loyal #OneChicago fans a round of brand new episodes this Wednesday, October 5th. So what can…
The Nashville Film Festival announces the 53rd edition’s award winners, including best films in each category and the winning scripts in the organization’s esteemed screenplay competition. Brazilian film MARS ONE, written…
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 Blacklight is a suspenseful thriller that combines murder and magic with a large dose of the supernatural. It’s also funny as hell. Filmed partially throughout Northern Illinois, the low-budget indie…
Fourteen years ago, Michael Cook had an inspiration about escaping. The Illinois-based artist, writer and director felt that many Americans, including himself, could make good use out of a break…
The International Awards Associate organization recently announced the winners of its second annual MUSE Creative Awards program, dedicated to creative professionals who inspire others to greater heights. For the second…
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The new season is here for Chicago Med and stars Nick Gehlfuss and Jessy Schram have much to say about what lies ahead for their characters this time around, and…
The season premiere is here for Chicago Med and stars Nick Gehlfuss and Jessy Schram have revealed a surprise for tonight that any and all ChiHards (aka diehard One Chicago…
OneChicago fans are all about the crossover. But what if Chicago Fire could crossover with any show, past or present? In SCREEN’s exclusive interview with Hanako Greensmith, the Chicago Fire…
2023 will be off to an uproarious start in Chicago. Critics love The Bear. Fans love The Bear. And most of all, Chicago loves The Bear. So when can the…
To entice and energize attendees of the ninth edition of their celebrated motion graphics design event in Chicago, the illustrious organizers of this year’s Half Rez came together around a…
From Toronto to Tessa. Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan has joined the directorial roster of the Chicago and L.A.-based Tessa Films. Already busy with a variety of projects under the Tessa…
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 –…
It’s a big win for Burnett as the revered agency is back with Beam. Beam Suntory has named Leo Burnett its global creative agency of record for top-selling bourbon brand…
Top Gun star and Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly is on her way to Chicago. Connelly will star alongside Joel Edgerton in the nine-part sci-fi series Dark Matter. Sources tell SCREEN…
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…
The anticipation is building as the blockbuster night of three Chicago series premieres is fast approaching. Of course, we are talking about Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., in…
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…
Bounce Sound Studios is the way out of a drag that has been hobbling the post-production industry for decades. Fueled by an inspiration that grew directly within the film and…
Keanu Reeves has Chicago buzzing about his new series The Devil in the White City, but will The Matrix star be filming in the Windy City, or heading to Canada?…
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…
Clare Cooney couldn’t be happier. Her feature directorial debut, the horror-comedy Departing Seniors, has been filming throughout the month and is set to wrap this week. Clare has an all-star…
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…
It’s not often you get to work with a legend. Justin Wilson of the charlieuniformtango roster directed a video for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers celebrating National Iced Tea Day this…
Ryan Gosling is “The Gray Man” and Chris Evans is his psychopathic adversary in the Netflix/AGBO spy thriller directed by Anthony and Joe Russo now available globally on Netflix. The…
Filming for the highly anticipated FX series Justified: City Primeval is going smoothly, and is set to wrap in Chicago this Thursday, August 18th. Sources tell SCREEN the production will…
Critics have been saluting the new Amazon series Paper Girls, but the question still looms: Will there be a Season Two? Sources tell SCREEN that answer is likely a yes….
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…
Following a series of tremendously successful short film forays, Clare Cooney is making her feature film directorial debut. The project is currently underway in her longtime artistic home of Chicago….
A Chicago indie is celebrating a prestigious win in New York as its theatrical run heats up in the final months of summer. Michael Glover Smith’s fourth feature film, the…
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…
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…
Passion, Planes and Pyrotechnics with ‘Wolf Hound’ Director Michael B. Chait and VFX Guru Ryan Urban
A Hollywood action thriller on an indie budget. That was the ambitious mission accomplished by director Michael B. Chait, VFX guru Ryan Urban, and their talented cast and crew. Wolf…
Emmy Winner Jane Lynch, OKRP, STORY Lead the Way to Mercury Award Win for Illinois Office of Tourism
Illinois is in the middle of everything and this week, it is in the middle of earning impressive awards for the state’s latest tourism campaign. Directed by Emmy winner Jane…
“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…
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…
April Wright fell in love with movies growing up north of Chicago where she went to the Waukegan Drive-in, The Grayslake Outdoor, and the Keno across the border in Kenosha,…
Chicago already has a powerhouse new series to look forward to in 2023. Hulu on Thursday officially announced that Keanu Reeves will executive produce and star in Devil in the…
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…
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…
Holding the poor hapless bill collector, Anselm Rodriguez, by the collar (and firmly under his spell), Phillip the Shopkeeper – played artfully by none other than Johnny Depp – spins yarn after yarn about…
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…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters is very proud to announce the addition of Caitlin Grady in the role of Managing Director/Executive Producer of Cutters New York. The announcement was made by…
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…
The FX series Justified: City Primeval is back on track, but not without a few critical adjustments. Sony has ramped up protection on the Chicago set of Justified: City Primeval…
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…
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 prolific festival run continues for Chicago-made short film After (A Love Story). The dramatic piece launches its West Coast leg this week, with a Los Angeles Premiere at the…
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…
OneChicago and Breaking Bad fans will see some familiar faces in the latest feature film from Chicago-based Lakefront Pictures. Chicago Fire star Christian Stolte and Breaking Bad mainstay RJ Mitte…
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…
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…
The highly anticipated new series from Apple TV+ and Sony Pictures Television appears to have zeroed in on its start date, its city, and its series lead. Sources tell SCREEN…
OneChicago is back! Fresh off a thrilling trio of season finales, followed by a summer break to recharge, the beloved Dick Wolf #OneChicago triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and…
Flow is a state of mind. And when you’re in flow, you’re expressing the deepest parts of you. Such is the message at the heart of Flowing with Fire, the new…
Name a show that’s filmed in Chicago in the past twenty years and there’s a pretty good chance Rich Lederer was a part of it. Now, the veteran of everything…
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…
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…
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 beef will be back! FX has renewed “The Bear” for a second season soon after Season 1 premiered all at once on Hulu. More great news for the Chicago…
A powerful anti-gun violence message helmed by Leo Burnett Chicago earned an Outstanding Commercial Emmy nomination from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, announced today. The winner of the…
The highly successful Dick Wolf #OneChicago triumvirate of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med, which has led the historic resurgence of the Chicago production industry over the past decade,…
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Two Chicago powerhouses will be teaming up for a promising project this August. Two-time Academy Award Nominee Michael Shannon and Joseph Jefferson Award winning playwright Brett Neveu will be collaborating…
Blockbuster Jurassic World: Dominion has wowed millions of cinephiles across the globe this summer, but few have seen these hilarious behind-the-scenes vignettes. The “Filming With Real Dinosaurs” supershorts are a…
Superb performances from Oscar winners Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons were not enough to secure a second season of Amazon’s sci-fi series Night Sky. The news comes a month and…
The leaders from creative production studio Flavor and Cutters Studios are very proud to announce the promotion of longstanding Flavor Executive Producer Neal Cohen to the company’s Managing Director role….
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 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…
Anyone who’s been to CUFF knows that a ticket to the festival doesn’t just get you admission to the films, it’s an admission to a subculture. Set for July 27-31…
A 21-year-old arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a Highland Park Fourth of July parade has been charged with murder, authorities and multiple news sources announced Tuesday. The…
Power Book IV: Force at Starz has recruited some familiar faces Chicago television diehards will appreciate. Chicago P.D. actor Carmela Zumbado and Miriam A. Hyman of The Chi are among…
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…
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…
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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,…
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…
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…
Filmscape Chicago is here. The mantra for this year is “New Dates, New Venue, Same Mission,” and it’s a must-attend for anyone in the Midwest production community this weekend, June…
High-end editorial boutique Cutters today announced the promotion of Ryann Harrison to Editor. The announcement was made by Cutters Detroit Executive Producer Becky Smialek. A graduate of Central Michigan University,…
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…
Optimus today announced that Ariana DeSimone has been promoted to editor. The latest addition to the leading production and post house’s growing editorial team, Ariana brings creativity, passion, and a relentless work ethic to her…
Prysm Studios took the pandemic as an opportunity for change. While their classic all-in-one business model and streamlined design promoted efficiency, this Chicago-based Production House understood their need for expansion…
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…
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that projected film production revenue in 2021 hit a record high of $630 million shattering pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by $70…
It’s time to get busy living! So says Sauza in its latest campaign, alongside its newly announced agency of record, Chicago-based Highdive. Highdive has grabbed its first spirits client, having…
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…
VFX Supervisor Isaac Irvin is bringing his skills and artistry to Carbon. An impressive talent with big brand commercials and Hollywood blockbusters under his belt, Isaac is delighted to join the…
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…
Director Mark Schimmel has signed with Road Pictures for national representation. Greg Malone, Executive Producer and owner of Road Pictures, and Schimmel have a long-standing relationship including sharing second unit…
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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A very personal story for an up-and-coming director is about make a very public World Premiere. The Year Between will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City…
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…
It’s shaping up to be a busy summer in Illinois. The HBO comedy series Somebody Somewhere, led by Bridget Everett and executive produced by Mark and Jay Duplass, began filming…
Tabitha Jackson, Director, Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming, will be leaving the Sundance Institute. Director of Programming Kim Yutani will join the senior leadership team of the Institute. Sundance…
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…
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…
Quriosity Productions is taking in the sun as the company expands its footprint in Los Angeles while simultaneously staffing up in its hometown of Chicago. News of the integrated production…
Award-winning post-production studio The Colonie has hired Zach Day as Producer/New Business. Day brings more than fifteen years of ad agency experience, most recently as a Senior Producer at Leo…
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…
Lightswitch Video, a Chicago-based video production company, recently won five Telly awards for their work on “Mardi Gras for All Y’all” and “Rex 150th Anniversary Documentary.” The event featured iconic…
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…
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…
Meet Chicago’s newest casting director. O’Connor Casting has long been established as one of the top commercial casting forces in Chicago, if not in the country, and they have added…
11 Dollar Bill is currently shortlisted for an AICP Post Award for its contribution to a spot for the Colorado Lottery offering a hilarious homage to the Rocky Mountain spirit. Welcome…
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