An unexpected perk of the past two years is that printed and digital book sales are up, according to NPD BookScan. With book sales up for nearly all genres this year, there has never been a better time to publish a book. So, what is the best choice: traditional publishing or self-publishing? From 10-11 a.m. […]
An unexpected perk of the past two years is that printed and digital book sales are up, according to NPD BookScan. With book sales up for nearly all genres this year, there has never been a better time to publish a book. So, what is the best choice: traditional publishing or self-publishing? From 10-11 a.m. […]
An unexpected perk of the past two years is that printed and digital book sales are up, according to NPD BookScan. With book sales up for nearly all genres this year, there has never been a better time to publish a book. So, what is the best choice: traditional publishing or self-publishing? From 10-11 a.m. […]
This October, enjoy the beautiful fall season with events like Lincoln Square’s Apple Fest, cheering on runners at the Chicago Marathon, Highwood’s Great Pumpkin Festival and more. Here are 31 of the best activities October has to offer. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Trick or Treating for UNICEF Starting […]
Most years, filmmakers, actors and producers from around the world fly out to Marin from across the globe to attend the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). This year, due to travel restrictions as a response to Covid-19, there will be a stronger emphasis on local films and filmmakers. Here are nine MVFF films with Bay […]
Since its inception in 2015, the Mind the Gap Summit is an event that has made an impact. Each year at the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), the program spotlights the work of women and other historically excluded groups in the film industry, providing them with resources that are typically inaccessible for marginalized communities. This […]
Whether it’s uploading clips to TikTok, editing vlogs on YouTube, or posting Instagram Stories, most young people these days engage in the art and craft of filmmaking on a daily basis, whether they know it or not. “Students are all creators and media-makers in one way or another,” says CFI Education Director of Education Joanne […]
One in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. That number includes the writer of this article and three Chicago authors on “The Power of Compassion” panel at Printers Row Lit Fest. If you take anything away from the words below, it’s that you are […]
Following an unprecedented, transformative 2020, the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) begins its return to form in 2021. From opening night to closing night, from filmmaker Q&As to industry panels, MVFF is welcoming in-person audiences back with open arms this year. But rest assured, health and safety will take precedence over all. “There won’t be […]
Cinephiles and storytellers, rejoice! Chicago’s premier celebration of cinema, The Chicago International Film Festival, is back for its 57th event. Running Oct. 13-24, the festival offers moviegoers the ultimate Chicago film experience, including premiere screenings in theaters and online, post-screening artist discussions, and tributes to legendary filmmakers. The festival will open with Wes Anderson’s The […]
