A-VIDEO ONE PRODUCTIONS
1820 W Webster Ave # 201
Chicago, IL 60614
773-466-8762
URL: www.video1pro.com/chicago
E-Mail: irwin@video1pro.com
We’re an award winning, full service video production company
producing effective marketing, training, event, trade show
and executive communication videos for businesses.
- Production – HD, drone, streaming, multiple camera shoots, etc.
- Editing – Digital and motion graphics
Established in1987
ACUTE FOCUS PRODUCTIONS
312-940-3526
URL: www.acutefocus.com
(See VIDEO CREWS/CINEMATIOGRAPHERS/DPs)
ACUTE FOCUS PRODUCTIONS
312-940-3526
URL: ACUTE FOCUS PRODUCTIONS
EMAIL: erik@acutefocus.com
CONTACT: Erik Bjella – Owner/DP
Acute Focus Productions will work with you to make sure your video
production is completed on time with the highest standards in mind.
We shoot for broadcast, corporate, advertising, as well as video for
the web in the Chicago area and nationally.
Single camera and multi- camera projects from run and gun style shoots to talking heads,
a full range of camera formats from standard definition DV cam to high definition shoots.
We also offer professional editing services along with animations.
BELL, RON
722 Greenleaf
Wilmette, IL
60091
847-853-0277
URL: BELL, RON
EMAIL: ronbellcinematography@hotmail.com
CONTACT:
Director of Photography
BRELLA PRODUCTIONS, INC.
1601 Simpson St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-4040
847-864-4411
URL:www.brella.com
E-mail: sales@brella.com
Contact: Rudy Birtler
Brella is a digital strategy and production company.
• Video
• Events
• Design
• Programming
• Web
• E-learning
• Social media
Chicago-area based, in-house expertise, with 23 years of experience.
CALABASH ANIMATION, INC.
4809 N. Ravenswood #217
Chicago, IL
60640
312-243-3433
FAX 872-208-7849
URL: CALABASH ANIMATION, INC.
EMAIL: info@calabashanimation.com
CONTACT: sean@calabashanimation.com
Animation and Special Effects for commercials, features & educational films
Sean Henry – Executive Producer
Wayne Brejcha -Creative Director
Sales Rep: Lauren McNamara – 312-222-1208
CAP GUN
54 West Hubbard, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60654
312-604-2010
FAX 312-822-0822
URL: CAP GUN
EMAIL: matt@capguncollective.com
CONTACT: Matt Abramson/ Executive Producer
CHICAGO FILM OFFICE
78 E. Washington St. #108
Chicago, IL 60602
312-744-6415
FAX 312-744-1378
URL: CHICAGO FILM OFFICE
EMAIL: filmoffice@cityofchicago.org
CONTACT:Rich Moskal
CONTACT: Rich Moskal
Rich Moskal, Director
Betsey Grais, Deputy Director
Yolanda Arias, Project Coordinator
John Hundrieser, Policy Analystt
CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE, INC./MARK SOFIL
773-485-8045
E-FAX – 866-336-9840
Cell – 773-485-8045
LA – 323/515-2967
URL: CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE, Inc./MARK SOFIL
EMAIL: mark@marksofil.com
CONTACT: MARK SOFIL
www.marksofil.com
58th National Primetime Emmy Nominated Jib Camera Operator.
Owner / Operator of Jimmy Jib Arm.
Cinematographer / Videographer / LIVE Broadcast Camera Operator
ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, ESPN, HBO Sports
NBC Late Night With Conan O’Brien (Chicago and San Francisco tours)
CBS Sports (Golf 2002-2004 Masters & PGA Championship ; 2015 – present MASTERS)
ESPN, TBS, Comedy Central,
Nickelodeon Teen Choice Awards, MTV.
Oprah’s Surprise Spectacular for ABC & Harpo @ United Center.
International Election WORLD POOL FEED coverage in Chicago Grant Park 2008
(ABC provided pool feed) and again in 2012 Chicago, McCormick Place
(CNN Provided pool feed for world)
NBC Peacock Productions & Discovery Channel
Jib Camera Operator for “Countdown to Skyscraper Live From Chicago”
and “Skyscraper Live With Nik Wallenda”
MLB Network World Series 2016, NBC Steve Harvey Show
www.marksofil.com www.cinematicexperience.com
CREATIVE DYNAMICS STUDIO, INC.
The Elm Square Building
110 East Schiller, Suite 303
Elmhurst, Il 60126
630-415-3333
URL: CREATIVE DYNAMICS STUDIO, INC.
EMAIL: bcoons@cdstudio.tv
We are focused on engaging your employees, enhancing your sales effectiveness or training,
and marketing your products. We do all that with our wildly creative staff —
and by deploying the bleeding edge of the latest whiz-bang hardware and software.
We provide creative development and pre-production consulting.
We can conduct and capture your corporate interviews, technical processes,
products, trade shows and presentations.
And we edit everything together in a contemporary, audience-mind-blowing style.
EVENSON, STACEY WALES
720 South Clinton
Oak Park, IL
60304
312-485-4191
FAX 708-383-6146
URL: EVENSON, STACEY WALES
EMAIL: Stacey@ProductionCentral.com
CELL: 312-485-4191
Stacey Wales Evenson
Producer of:
Corporate Communications
Commercials
Educational online media
FARRIS, JOSEPH
312-829-8244
URL: FARRIS, JOSEPH
Email- joe@visionsoflight.com
VISIONS OF LIGHT, INC.
Director of Photography Mobile 630-306-8244
Narrative, Commercial, Web, Documentary, Television, Concerts
• Red Weapon Dragon, Sony PMW-F55, Canon C300 MKII
• Zeiss CP2 Primes & CZ.2 Zooms, Canon & Nikon Still Lenses
• Sony 17” OLED, Panasonic 17″ & 8″, TV Logic 5.6″, Cine-tal 24″ Monitors
• Audio packages featuring Sound Devices, Schoeps, Comtek & Lectrosonics
• Lighting featuring Kino Flo’s, K5600, Arri & Mole Richardson
• 1 Ton & 2.5 Ton Grip/ Electric Van Packages
• Porta-Jib Traveler, Slider, Dana Dolly, CP200 Production Radios, Honda Generators.
• Clients Include: United Airlines, Budweiser, National Geographic, Disney, ESPN, Big 10 Network, TBS, Thermos, Hyatt Hotels, Nintendo, Miller Lite, Illinois Tourism
GLOVER, KRISTIN
Los Angeles, CA
310-398-1541
Pager 800-605-3508
Feature Camera Operator / Commercial Director of Photography
HANNON, JOHN
123 Des Plaines,
Forest Park, IL
60130
708-267-4810
URL: www.johnnycamchicago.com
EMAIL:
CONTACT: Jimmy Jib Owner/Operator
Camera Packages available. VIDEOGRAPHER/CAMERA OPERATOR
Now shooting P2HD with the Panasonic HPX-500 and the Sony FS-700
including a set of Canon primes. Specializing in ENG, EFP, Multi-Camera Events
and Steadicam/CamMate/Jimmyjib operation for Entertainment, Sports,
Corporate & Industrial Projects.
Owner/Operator of complete Betacam DVCam Shooting Package for your ENG or field production needs. Have Camera Will Travel! Member IBEW 1220 & NABET 41
HERRLIN, STEVEN A
945 E. Kenilworth Avenue, Palatine, Illinois 60074
847-991-1803
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY H.D./FILM + AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
• Assisting Producers with “QUALITY & PRODUCTION VALUE” for over 25 years.
• Crafting Images: On Location / In Studio / On-the-Water / In the Air.
• Experience…which translates to a professional job and an effective message!
• Satisfying Production Needs both large & small – Striving for Excellence every day.
• Corporate Image – Commercials – Documentary – Music – Fashion – Aerial Cinematography
MORE (attention to detail) + GREATER (range of experience) = HIGHER QUALITY (delivered)!
HOLZMAN, MARK
773-561-1646
URL: HOLZMAN, MARK
EMAIL:
CONTACT:
(SEE : PRODUCTION COMPANIES/STUDIOS – NATIONAL VIDEO DOCUMENTORS)
IATSE LOCAL 600 – INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD
690 Lincoln Road, Miami, FL.
33139 305-538-9226
ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE
100 West Randolph#3-400
Chicago, IL
60601
312-814-3600
FAX 312-814-8874
URL: www.illinoisfilm.biz
Christine Dudley – Managing Director
State Agency established to encourage, coordinate & assist motion picture,
TV, commercial & video tape production in Illinois.
Free assistance in all areas of pre-production, production & post-production services
IZUI Productions
10457 W. Liberty Ct.
Beach Park IL 60099-3733
224-656-6575
URL: IZUI Productions
EMAIL: e-mail: info@izui.com
Richard Izui – Director (DGA member)
Daniel Izui – Director & Editor
H.D. commercial, corporate and documentary production
Editing and motion graphics
KLUGMAN, DON
1446 North Wells Street/Chicago 60610
312-642-8284
URL: KLUGMAN, DON
E-MAIL: mediamaster@earthlink.net
CONTACT: Don Klugman: Writer-Director
(SEE – MEDIA INC. – PRODUCTION COMPANIES/STUDIOS)
LEVIATHAN
327 North Aberdeen Street/Suite 201
Chicago, IL
60607
312-878-1500
URL: LEVIATHAN
EMAIL: info@lvthn.com
CONTACT: Chad Hutson
CONTACTS:
Chad Hutson / Executive Producer
Jason White / Executive Creative Director
Leviathan is a specialized creative agency working at the nexus of design, digital media, and interaction.
By bringing phenomenal narrative content and emerging technologies into physical environments,
Leviathan transforms ideas into exceptional experiences for brands and creative collaborators worldwide. Established in 2010, Leviathan’s innovation has been recognized by top-tier publications including Communication Arts, The Creators Project, Fast Company, Forbes and Wired, among many others.
Our work transforms environments into destinations, traversing industries to inspire,
astonish, and educate in:
Public Spaces / Branded Environments / Retail Environments / Museums and Exhibits
Themed Destinations / Concerts / Live entertainment venues / Tradeshows and Events
Transportation Hubs / Digital Signage / Visitor and Experience Centers / Web and Mobile
C A P A B I L I T I E S
S T R A T E G Y
Concept / Ideation / User Research / Workshops / Journey Mapping / Branding / Copywriting
D E S I G N
Visual Identity / Graphic Design / User Experience / User Interface / Motion Design / Scenic Design
D I G I T A L M E D I A
Motion Graphics / CG / 3D / Animation / Live Action / Video Editing / Music Supervision / Photography
I N T E R A C T I O N
Software Engineering / Systems Engineering / Projection Mapping / Application Development / Front–End Development / VR / 360 / AR
MADTOWN MEDIA
657 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL
60661
312-930-0993
FAX 312-382-1068
URL: MADTOWN MEDIA
EMAIL: madmail@madtownmedia.com
Matt Russell – Producer/Creative Director
Paul Bieschke – DP/Director
Mark Price – Editor/Graphic Designer
HD Video Production – Post – Multimedia
2D/3D Animation – Graphic Design
Creative…Competent…Competitive…Complete
MEDIA INC
1446 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL
60610
312-642-8284
URL: MEDIA INC
EMAIL: mediamaster@earthlink.net
CONTACT: Don Klugman: writer-director
CREATIVE VIDEO FOR PROMOTION, SALES, TRAINING
MEDIA PROCESS GROUP
1327 W. Washington/Suite 103
Chicago, IL 60607
312-850-1300
E-Mail: lisap@mediaprocess.com
URL: www.mediaprocess.com
• Peabody Award-winning Directors and Producers of Broadcast Documentaries,
Commercial Spots and Corporate Marketing Videos
• 33 Years of Experience. We’ve shot around the world, from the White House to Mumbai, India
• Our recent documentary, “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,”
premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival & won a Peabody Award
• Recent broadcast credits: PBS “American Masters,” CBS “60 Minutes,” OWN “Super Soul Sunday,”
Big Ten Network, ESPN
• Producer/Director – BOB HERCULES,
D.P.’s – KEITH WALKER & MIKE SWANSON, Production Manager – LISA POOLER
NATIONAL VIDEO-DOCUMENTORS
2133 West Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-561-1646
URL:www.nvd1.com
EMAIL: info@nvd1.com
CONTACT: Mark Holzman
Since 1982, companies nationwide have come to rely on NVD
for seasoned corporate & broadcast crews at affordable rates.
4K, XDCAM & P2 HD cameras, multi-cam/live switch packages.
Specialists at recording live presentations w/PowerPoint slides.
In-house and on-location editing with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Check our website for gear, services, demo reel and “5 Good
Reasons to Choose NVD for Your Next Video Production”.
ODD MACHINE
Production- 3144 W. Carroll Ave. Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60612 312-624-9292
Post- 900 N. Franklin Suite 850
Chicago, IL 60610
LA- 672 S. LaFayette Park Place #44
Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-382-6331
E-MAIL: alec@oddmachine.com
“A creative hybrid studio headed by a seasoned core of artists and producers, incorporating
the latest in production, post production, 3D, visual effects and design technologies.”
Executive Producers:
Alec Pinkston (Chicago),
Elizabeth Collins (LA) Elizabeth@oddmachine.com
Producer:
Lisa Burke lisa@oddmachine.com
Directors:
Seth Henrikson, Jeremy Kasten, Enda McCallion, Fred Raimondi,
Joe Maxwell, Moh Azima, Greg Hinchman, Adam Paul, James Mann
Editors:
Chris Shegich, Steve Morrison
Color:
Debra Shegich
Commercial Representation:
(Midwest) Mary Ida Bonadio 312-440-3434 mibonadio@mac.com
(West) Chuck Silverman 323-578-4969 ChuckReps@aol.com
ORR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., ROB
1336 Pine
Glenview, IL
60025
847-724-5228
CELL: 847-400-4694
URL: www.roborrproductions.com
CONTACT: Rob Orr – Producer/Director/Cameraman
Production/Post production: Long Format: Corporate communications, advocacy, public relations, meetings, fund raising, documentary.
P3 MEDIAWORKS
1014 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
773-588-5068
URL: www.p3mediaworks.com
E-mail: info@p3mediaworks.com
p3 mediaworks is a full-service production company in Chicago.
We levy creativity, knowledge and craft to tell stories with impact.
Serving clients across the world and in our own backyard, we know media works.
– Concept visualization
– Pre-Production
– On-site Production
– Studio Production
– Post-Production
PROTOKULTURE
70 West Erie
4 th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-832-1600
URL: PROTOKULTURE
EMAIL: info@protokulture.com
Protokulture is a full-service, post-production facility
focusing on design, 2D and 3D animation, and visual effects.
We partner with commercial and broadcast network communities
on national advertising campaigns, branding solutions, digital content
and all around high-end effective visual communication
Contact: John Michaels
PUNCH FILMS
6716 West Raven Street
Chicago, IL 60631
773-467-1885
211 West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne IN 46802
260/740-6851
URL: PUNCH FILMS
Emmy Award winning
Creative – Direction – Production and Post
Experienced Red Camera cinematography and motion graphic design
Our team is a trusted partner for broadcast companies, ad agencies,
corporations and non-profits.
We understand the challenges creative directors and agency producers face
and have the skills to make their ideas work.
Our easy, collaborative style assists corporations and marketing directors by providing
creative concepts for entertaining, meaningful content and effective storytelling
that connects with target audiences.
Creatives:
John Cuneo, Derek Devine, Portley Colwell and Christine Taylor
Project Manager: Heather Smith
RADIO BOB RESORT – AUDIO CREATIVE & PRODUCTION SPA
Chicago 312/560-0782
URL: www.radiobobresort.com
EMAIL: bob@radiobobresort.com
CONTACT: Radio Bob Monachino
Take a load off. Relax. Chill at the Resort and let Radio Bob pamper you and your audio projects.
Five-Star award-winning audio and radio is easier than you think.
Your time at RADIO BOB RESORT AND SPA includes:
o Voice Talent Casting Pools – including Chicago, NY and LA
o Full-Service Audio Production for Radio, TV and Video Projects
o Creative Writing Therapy
o Gentle Script Massage
o Sound Wave Therapy
o Copy Toning and Stretching
o Personal Follow Up and Care Program
o Plus Clients Always Eat FREE!
SCHIMMEL/ONCE UPON A TIME, INC.
4 Court of Island Point
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-502-2973
URL:www.markschimmel.com
EMAIL: schimmelmark@comcast.net
CONTACT: Mark Schimmel – Director
TV • COMMERCIAL • CONTENT
Story Telling through emotional imagery.
Americana with a slice of life and sense of reality.
Dogs and Cats and even Tigers.
Health Care and pharmaceutical with a sense of style.
Performance driven Dialogue and working with Real People.
Collaborate with a full service production company or hire the freelance
Directorial talents of Mark Schimmel.
SHAW, KEVIN
201/306-9871
URL: SHAW, KEVIN
EMAIL: kshaw@23films.com
Emmy Award-winning producer/director/cinematographer specializing in short and feature documentary.
Recent credits include: Kartemquin Films “America to Me (Story Director),”
Showtime “Prison Fighters (Executive Producer),” PBS/ESPN “The Street Stops Here,”
ESPN Films “Shaq and Dale,” “Goose,” ESPN/ABC “2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil,”
Big Ten Network “Unbeaten: The Life of Brook Berringer,” “Tiebreaker,” “The Journey,
Big Ten Football and Basketball,” ESPN/ABC, NFL Network, CNN, Bloomberg Television,
PGA Tour Entertainment, Madison Square Garden Network, MLB Productions
SHOOTING STAR PRODUCTIONS
847-612-9964
847-395-1185
E-MAIL: chicagotvcrews@gmail.com
URL: www.chicagotvcrews.com
Owner/operator of 4K HD camera packages Sony FS 5, FS 7, Panasonic P2 and Canon C-300 cameras.
Diva, LED, Mole Richardson lighting packages with Chimeras.
4 Lectrosonics and Sennheiser wireless audio packages with Sennheiser 416 boom and mixer.
Travato Jib, slider, Matte box and filters.
Experienced and dependable crews ready to travel anywhere around the world.
Broadcast, Entertainment, News, Sports, Documentary, Industrial, Corporate, Live Multi-Cam & Table Top.
IBEW Local 1220 & NABET Local 41 union member
Insured
sparkfactor
943 West Randolph #2E
Chicago, IL
60607
TEL 773-938-1230
FAX 773-486-7037
URL: sparkfactor
EMAIL: info@sparkfactor.com
Our multimedia expertise includes:
VIDEO – script, shoot, edit, motion graphics, after-effects
WEB – interface design, flash animation, flash video, database and apps
DVD – production, encoding, motion menus, packaging
PRINT – design, identity, collateral and packaging
TANGO FILMS INCORPORATED
2118 Forestview Rd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-652-4715
Check out our new website!
URL: TANGO FILMS INCORPORATED
EMAIL: robert@tangofilmschicago.com
Robert Yeomans – Producer/Director/Cameraman/Editor
Video Production and Post-Production
YEOMANS, ROBERT
847 652-4715
URL: www.tangofilmschicago.com
(See : PRODUCTION COMPANIES/STUDIOS – TANGO FILMS)
YOUMANS PRODUCTIONS INC., BILL
1264 West Arthur Avenue
Chicago, IL
60626
312-961-7943
URL: YOUMANS PRODUCTIONS INC., BILL
EMAIL:bill@billyoumansproductions.com byp@aol.com
CONTACT: Bill Youmans – Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Full service filmvideo production and Post Production All Formats – 35mm, 16mm and Hi-Def.
In-House Non-Linear Edit suite. Storytelling in the form of Commercials, Documentaries,
Corporate & Digital Media. Clio, Chicago Film Festival, New York Film Festival,
Monitor Award and Telly winner.
That’s our story. Let us help tell yours.
YOUMANS PRODUCTIONS, INC., BILL
312-961-7943
URL: YOUMANS PRODUCTIONS, INC., BILL
(SEE : PRODUCTION COMPANIES/DIRECTORS)
2+1 Films
1119 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 847-256-9002
20 West
20 West Kinzie Chicago, IL 60654 312-661-0616
20/20 Communications, Inc.
188 Seegers Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-364-7666
