chicagofilmscene, Author at Chicago Film Scene

Tour Every Chicago Film Location from High Fidelity (2000) in a Day

by chicagofilmsceneDecember 31, 2019December 31, 20190

Have you ever wanted to tour every film location from High Fidelity (2000) in Chicago? Well, here’s your guide.

Chicago Film Scene Becomes a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit to Support Local Chicago Film Productions

by chicagofilmsceneDecember 25, 2019January 7, 20200

By becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we will facilitate the creation of Hollywood-caliber productions with Chicago cast and crew through charitable donations.

Ginger, A Young Adult’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Gives Back

by chicagofilmsceneNovember 18, 2019December 19, 20190

Ginger, a film inspired by Melissa’s first diagnosis with Stage I breast cancer, was recently acquired by Cow Lamp Films in hopes that her pretty funny, slightly sad, powerfully emotional guide to breast cancer can make a bigger impact on young survivors.

Chris Corso, Co-Writer of Poolhall Junkies (2002) Writes Memoir, Plays Pool in Chicago

by chicagofilmsceneNovember 7, 2019December 19, 20192

He grew up playing pool in Chicago, but his life changed during one game of pool at the Hollywood Athletic Club. He was facing some guy named Mars…

Midwest Film Distributor Acquires Second City’s Jack C. Newell’s Food-Focused Films

by chicagofilmsceneOctober 31, 2019December 19, 20190

Cow Lamp Films signs two of Notable Chicago Writer and Director and Program Director of The Harold Ramis Film School at The Second City, Jack Newell’s romantic comedies.

Joe Chappelle’s Debut Film “Thieves Quartet” Premieres on Tubi this November

by chicagofilmsceneOctober 26, 2019December 19, 20193

Notable Chicago Director and Producer Joe Chappelle’s debut film, Thieves Quartet, streams for the first time since its limited national theatrical release 25 years ago.

Emmy Award-Winning Writer Roberta Jones Launches ‘Animator’ (2018) on Tubi TV

by chicagofilmsceneOctober 25, 2019December 19, 20192

Emmy Award-winning writer Roberta Jones launches her latest feature length movie, Animator, with a special release event on global streaming service Tubi TV. The LAIFF Los Angeles Independent ‘Best All-Genre’ feature film was directed by Logan Hall alongside Animation Director Julian Jones.

Mezcla Media Collective Launches in Chicago

by chicagofilmsceneOctober 23, 2019December 19, 20191

Mezcla Media Collective was founded in November 2017, and serves as a hub for 350+ women and non-binary independent filmmakers of color in Chicago. Its mission is to advance the careers, enhance the skills, and build camaraderie among its members.