Keslow Camera’s Jim Summers Answers Five Questions with SCREEN
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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 round of Five Questions with SCREEN. Let’s get to it! SCREEN: Jim, the holidays are here so… What is your favorite dish to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? JIM: I love to bring homemade ravioli for... Read More
20th Century Pilot ‘Deli Boys’ Wraps in Chicago This Week; ‘Ms. Maisel’ Star Leads Cast
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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 that the pilot shoot dates are October 26th through November 5th. Here are the latest updates on the project… Deli Boys centers on the story of two brothers carrying on the legacy of “Baba,” their... Read More
Optimus, Cutters Studios Creatives Highlight Camp Kuleshov Midwest Winners
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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 at 149 W Kinzie Street was the host for the well-attended festivities. The Chicago celebration capped off a week of events recognizing the winners from the West, Southwest and East competitions. Let’s see who was... Read More
20th Century Studios Pilot ‘Deli Boys’ Now Filming in Chicago Through November 5th
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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 pilot for Deli Boys began filming October 26th and will continue November 5th. Here are the latest updates on the project… Sources tell SCREEN Deli Boys centers on the story of two brothers carrying on... Read More
Chicago-based Strange Loop Studios Adds Italian Directing Duo ES.POIRE
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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 of Marzia De Clercq and Filippo Nava. From their initial collaboration on a short film in 2009, the couple has flourished working side-by-side, growing their rhythmic style, camera techniques and family. They bind her focus... Read More
Keanu Reeves Series ‘Devil in the White City’ Sets Spring Start Date, But Will It Film in Chicago or Toronto?
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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? The eight-episode Devil has just announced a Spring 2023 start date for the highly anticipated and long awaited production. However, multiple sources tell SCREEN they expect the majority of the series to film in Toronto,... Read More
Season Two Renewal Expected for Filmed-In-Chicago Amazon Series ‘Paper Girls’
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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. While cinephiles and the Chicago television production industry await a definitive answer from Amazon on this filmed-in-Illinois series, SCREEN is hearing that the studio is making initial efforts to assemble a production team for a... Read More
Samsung TV Expands Lifestyle Programming with Hipstr App; ’42 Grams’ ‘Biggie and Tupac’ Join Lineup
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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 free Hipstr app has hundreds of hours of on demand movies and shows as well as a linear program within the app. “Samsung is a great brand with an amazing team behind it and we’re... Read More
Filmed-In-Chicago Amazon Series ‘Paper Girls’ Premieres July 29th; Plus: Will There Be a Season Two?
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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 question is still looming: Will there be a Season Two? Let’s dive in… First things first, here is the official trailer at Paper Girls, which filmed in the Chicagoland area and North Suburbs for much... Read More
West Coast Premieres at LA Shorts, Cordillera for Chicago Film; ‘Walking Dead’ ‘Chicago Med’ Stars Lead Cast
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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 Oscar Qualifying L.A. Shorts International Film Festival. After then presents its Nevada Premiere at the Cordillera Film Festival, which is headed up by former Chicagoan Emily Skyle Golden. “The greatest reward for making this film... Read More
