Screen Magazine

, 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 Hollywood Boulevard last Tuesday as part of the 29th edition of Dances With Films. Smith was present for a post-screening Q&A with lead actress/co-writer Elizabeth Stam ( Relative), and SCREEN has the pictures to prove it.

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 that "Creates.Impact." for clients, will be responsible for creative campaign development and media strategy.

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 thoroughly entertaining round of Five Questions with SCREEN. Let's get to it! SCREEN: Thanks for stopping by, Tim! First things first, tell us about Squirrel Soup. TIM: Squirrel Soup was born out of the idea that great creative and great production shouldn't live in separate worlds.

The Alternating Currents Film Fest has announced its 2026 Official Selections, featuring a diverse lineup of 28 independent original films spanning drama, horror, comedy, experimental and feature categories. Free screenings will take place at The Last Picture House in Downtown Davenport during Alternating Currents August 13-16, 2026.

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 delicious, chewy variety of Tootsie Roll flavors through a playful, color-changing chameleon character. The TV spot brings bright animation and vibrant energy while staying true to Mr. Owl's classic and whimsical charm.

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 iconic plastic-covered sofa to highlight a variety of topics, issues and institutions within the Black community that need to be preserved and protected.

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 true-life sports drama boasts an elite ensemble cast and a deeply moving story of community, family, and personal salvation. Sheldon stopped by to speak with SCREEN ahead of the World Premiere coming up on June 8th in New York City.

A Chicago indie is celebrating a prestigious win in Florida, as director Michael Glover Smith announces premieres in Los Angeles and New York City in June. Smith's fifth feature film, the acclaimed comedy/drama has won the Best Director award at the 16th annual Fort Myers Film Festival in southwest Florida, which wrapped this past weekend.

​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, government, and finance to educate the creative community on Illinois’ expanded Film Production Tax Credit program and its implications for commercial advertising production.

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,” launching on Mother’s Day, Ford celebrates the mothers and first responders at the center of these extraordinary, life-changing moments. As the trusted leader in first responder vehicles, Ford is present when these unexpected births occur.