PHOTO BOOTH: Filmscape 2021 a Success at Cinespace
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That’s a wrap on Filmscape 2021 and the weekend extravaganza hosted at Cinespace for creative content directors and producers, as well as cinematographers, sound and production professionals, was a tremendous success. Special guests and speakers included Lilly Wachowski and Lisa Masseur of the Chicago-made Showtime series Work In Progress. Meanwhile, Filmscape’s exhibit floor was filled with camera, lens and lighting manufacturers from across the film... Read More
Haroula Rose’s Charming Commercial Debut for Bailey’s; Optimus Chicago, Jess Weixler Among Collaborators
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Chicago native Haroula Rose has built quite a name for herself in the independent film community, and is now making her mark in advertising world. Produced by Hello Sunshine in partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Haroula’s endlessly charming branded content piece is part of a series entitled “Meet Cute” and marks Haroula’s foray into the world of branded content and commercial direction. “Finding love... Read More
Motion Graphics Designer Brian Stevens joins Hootenanny
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It’s always a pleasure to announce new hires here in Chicago’s advertising and commercial production community. Screen is thrilled to share that Chicago post house Hootenanny’s design department is growing with the addition of Brian Stevens. Brian is a motion designer capable in a variety of design and animation styles, including 2D, 3D and hand-drawn. He is well-trained in fine arts and has been tinkering... Read More
FCB Chicago Executive Producer Stacy Miller Answers Five Questions with SCREEN
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The best sushi on the planet, epic karaoke, and the best birthday present ever! It’s all here for you as FCB Chicago Executive Producer Stacy Miller stops by for an entertaining round of Five Questions with SCREEN! SCREEN: Best birthday present ever? STACY: This one is easy to answer. My best birthday gift was from my older brother and sister-in-law. The year my father passed... Read More
You Must Watch Clare Cooney’s New Film. Everybody Else Is.
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2021 is shaping up nicely for Clare Cooney. With a feature film heading into production this summer, the award-winning actor-director-writer-editor-producer just released her latest short film on the prestigious short film channel Omeleto. PICK UP is off to a stellar start on the channel, already attracting nearly 150,000 views. PICK UP is a microbudget romantic drama about two ex-lovers reconnecting on a car ride during... Read More
Full Cast and Crew Announced for Chicago Feature Now Filming
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Santa is coming to town and he’s playing matchmaker. The Christmas Pitch, produced by Illinois production and distribution company, Questar Entertainment, is currently filming in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The feature began filming on April 14th, in the Downtown Loop district at Franklin and Madison, and will be making its way through the Chicagoland suburbs, including Oak Park, Evanston, and Glen Ellyn, over the next... Read More
Amazon, Brad Pitt, Legendary Series ‘Paper Girls’ Full Speed Ahead
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It’s looking like it will be a Happy New Year for the Illinois production industry. SCREEN reported earlier this summer the highly anticipated Amazon series PAPER GIRLS may be destined for Chicago. SCREEN can now confirm this massive production will definitely land at Chicago’s Cinespace Studios, with offices opening after the winter holidays and production kicking into high gear in early 2021. And the series... Read More
Vincent Singleton Announces Next Project
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Born in Kankakee, Illinois, Vincent Singleton, an accomplished film director, and professor, is preparing to go into production for his next independent project, SURVIVOR, SOLDIER, SINNER, SAVIOR, targeting a shoot date of this November. The screenplay soon-to-be film originated from the experiences of Vincent’s brother, who is currently serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. The decorated Lt. Col. Eldridge R. Singleton... Read More
Leo Burnett’s Rachel Bottlinger Answers Five Questions with SCREEN
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Cher for President, Guy’s Grocery Games, and a birthday on the 4th of July! Leo Burnett Senior Art Director Rachel Bottlinger stopped by for Five Questions with SCREEN… SCREEN: What has been your favorite “stay-at-home” activity over the past few weeks? RACHEL: Cooking is a huge passion of mine, so it’s nice to have more time for it. That and watching Leslie Jordan’s Instagram videos.... Read More
Filmmaker Courting Denzel to Play Harold Washington
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Could the iconic Denzel Washington be playing the barrier-bashing Chicago mayor Harold Washington in the not-so-distant future? Writer-director Joseph Michael Chopin believes so, and he’s taking steps to bring his dream to fruition. Chopin’s narrative feature is entitled THE GREATEST GOOD and would mark his directorial debut, eyeing an early 2021 shoot date. Chopin has been in extensive correspondence with the Oscar-winning actor and his... Read More
