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I’m a Chicago-based Creative Media Producer specializing in full-scale video production. I work with clients big and small, across a wide range of industries and creative styles. To me, media production is all the same behind the lens — it’s about storytelling, precision, and emotion, no matter the subject. Over the past eight years, I’ve created work that spans clickfunnel campaigns, brand events, weddings, and lifestyle projects. Whether you need photo, video, or drone coverage for an individual project, or want to have a high-level conversation about your brand’s media strategy, I can meet you where you are. And if it’s a wedding or milestone moment, my company Ageless Media is here to capture it with meaning and artistry. My process covers every stage of creative development — from brand lookbooks and identity workshops, shoot storyboarding, and script writing, to wardrobe consulting, on-site production, delivery coaching, post-production editing, and the launch of paid and organic campaigns. Every step is intentional, designed to turn ideas into complete visual systems that perform. I also collaborate with a trusted team of specialists to ensure every project reaches its full creative and technical potential. I’ve led creative teams of videographers, editors, designers, animators, and copywriters, managing projects from concept to completion. On-site, I’ve directed large-scale conferences, brand shoots, and event productions that balance cinematic visuals with clear strategic purpose. Clients work with me when they need someone who can: • Oversee end-to-end video production with creative and operational precision • Lead on-site photo, video, and drone shoots in Chicago and surrounding areas • Manage creative teams to deliver cohesive brand storytelling • Produce media that performs across digital platforms and paid campaigns If you’re looking for a creative partner who can bring vision, structure, and marketing insight to your next project, let’s connect. Software & Tools • Adobe Creative Cloud Specialist – Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom • Adobe Premiere Team Projects + LucidLink – Shared multi-editor workflows • Asana Project Management – Creative team and production pipeline management • GoHighLevel – CRM, automation, and lead tracking for creative businesses • LucidChart – File structure and workflow system design • Slack Communications – Streamlined creative collaboration

Joe Miller is a nonfiction cinematographer based in Chicago. He’s worked for companies like Amtrak, Zneimer & Zneimer Law, and countless event companies. SKILLS: Adobe Suite, (especially Premiere, After Effects) Final Cut Pro X, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Suite, Sony F55, Sony FX7, RED Raven, RED Scarlet, Panasonic GH5/GH4, BMPCC4K, DJI Mavic 2, DJI RS3. GEAR: Panasonic S5ii, Panasonic GH5 (2x), Sirui Anamorphic lens kit, various spherical lenses, various grip and gaff, Amaran 100x and a light panel.

I’m a B2B & Brand Video Specialist focused on cinematic commercial video production for industrial companies, DTC brands, SaaS companies, and large corporate brands. I create high-impact branded content that combines strategic storytelling with polished cinematic production to help companies strengthen marketing, recruitment, advertising, sales, product education, and trade show presence. My work includes: Industrial & commercial video production Branded content campaigns SaaS software walkthroughs & explainer videos Trade show coverage & recap videos Facility showcase videos Recruitment & culture videos Customer testimonial videos Sales enablement content LinkedIn video campaigns & social clips Product promos & animated explainers Meta, TikTok, and YouTube ad content I also provide ongoing content support including: Short-form video editing Podcast clips LinkedIn content editing UGC ad editing I specialize in creating visually driven content that helps B2B companies, DTC brands, SaaS platforms, and enterprise-level organizations build trust, elevate brand identity, simplify complex messaging, and connect with audiences through modern, conversion-focused video content.

Hey Everyone My name is Luisa and I am a Producer with a strong foundation in animation and live-action filmmaking, currently completing my BFA in Cinematography at Columbia College Chicago. During my studies, I spent significant time working across animation—especially stop-motion—and live-action production, which has given me a hands-on understanding of both creative craft and production workflows. My background in cinematography has allowed me to gain practical experience on set and in post-production while developing a deep appreciation for visual storytelling. This technical and creative foundation informs my work as a producer, enabling me to support directors, animators, and creative teams in bringing their vision to life in an organized, realistic, and collaborative way. I am currently producing multiple projects for school, including narrative, animation, and hybrid productions, where I oversee planning, coordination, scheduling, crew communication, and production logistics from development through post-production. I am especially drawn to producing because it allows me to bridge creative ideas with execution—helping teams stay aligned, supported, and focused while navigating the realities of time, resources, and workflow. My experience across departments—animation, camera, art, and post-production—allows me to communicate effectively with creatives while maintaining structure and accountability. I value clear communication, thoughtful planning, and collaboration, and I take pride in creating production environments where creative teams can do their best work. As I approach graduation, I am excited to begin working with clients outside of school and to grow my producing practice through freelance opportunities. I am eager to support creative projects of all sizes, whether that means coordinating an animation production, producing a short film, or helping structure a project so it can move forward smoothly. Areas I can support include: Producing animation projects (including stop-motion) Producing live-action narrative or hybrid projects Production coordination and planning Scheduling, logistics, and workflow organization Creative development support and project structure Communication and coordination across creative teams I am motivated, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in helping creative ideas become finished projects. I look forward to collaborating with clients who value organization, creativity, and a thoughtful production process.

Hello! I am a Cinematographer based out of Chicago, IL with nearly a decade of experience in narrative, documentary, and commercial production. My passion is driven by getting to create and share stories that provide an interpersonal and authentic look into organizations, people, and characters. Website: seanpiggott.com

I make films that turn stories into support — donations, buy-in, and belief. For the past decade I've directed, shot, and edited documentary-style films for nonprofits and cause-driven organizations, specializing in the kind of story that moves a major donor to say yes or a capital campaign to hit its number. I run the full process end to end: Director: I find the human center of a story before I ever pick up a camera. Every project starts with the same question: what does this person need to feel to take action? That's what shapes the interview, the pacing, the arc. Cinematographer: My visual style is built for intimacy, not spectacle. Nonprofit storytelling doesn't need to look like a Hollywood trailer, it needs to look and feel true. Editor: I cut in Premiere Pro and finish in After Effects and DaVinci Resolve, building narrative structure that mirrors how real donor psychology works: emotional entry point, stakes, transformation, ask. If you're a nonprofit or mission-driven organization that needs a film to do real work, move a donor, anchor a campaign, make the case - let's talk.