SPOTLIGHT
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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…
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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH SCREEN
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…
CALL SHEET
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…
AD COMMUNITY
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…
ONE CHICAGO
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…
POWER BOOK IV: FORCE
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…
HERStory
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…
PHOTO BOOTH
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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….
ON THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
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…
PILOT SEASON
As the television industry awaits resolution of the WGA Strike, there is some positive news for the Chicago production community… and naturally, some uncertainty as well. The comedy pilot Deli…
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Minneapolis mainstays Colle McVoy, Caviar and Drive Thru collaborated on new spots for CRAFTSMAN®, the iconic American brand of quality tools, storage and outdoor equipment, that help re-energize the 95+ year-old brand by connecting…
EVENTS
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a period for the duration of the month of May for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander...
Film Submission Deadline for Reeling Film Festival
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films each year. Click here to...
Festival de Cannes at FACETS: A Selection
Festival de Cannes at FACETS: A Selection – Watch Shoplifters, Melancholia + more of Milos's Favorites! May 27-28 watch 4 films selected by FACETS Film Program Director, Charles Coleman in honor of our 48th Anniversary &...
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves.
CineGear Expo LA
Exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, master classes, film competition, awards ceremony... Click here for Full schedule
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Science on Screen at the Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center proudly presents Science on Screen, with special film presentations in June that invite audiences to learn more about the tick tock of the Doomsday Clock...
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AICP Week in New York
AICP Week Features Premieres and Celebrations at MoMA Premiere screenings will take place June 7th & 8th, culminating in the AICP Awards Gala at The Museum of Modern Art. Full...
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Interrobang Film Festival
Presented as part of the Des Moines Arts Festival, the Interrobang film festival is a three-day event taking place during the Des Moines Arts Festival. The audience - whether cinema...
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Filmscape Chicago
Filmscape Chicago brings together filmmakers, artists, technicians, and students from across Chicago and the greater Midwest for two days of networking, education, and training - all completely for free.
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Free State Film Festival
The Free State Festival celebrates the free spirit of the state Kansas with films that challenge, inspire, and entertain. This annual signature event brings independent films, live music, comedy and...
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Flint Youth Film Festival (Online)
The Flint Youth Film Festival is an event that recognizes the work of young filmmakers 13-25 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, and/or the United States. Audiences will be able to...
