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Luisa B.

Chicago, Illinois

$18/hr
5.0
17 jobs

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.

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Cinematography
  • Film Production
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Storytelling
  • Production Planning
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Color Grading
  • Lighting Design
  • Teaching German
  • Film Editing
  • Screenplay
  • Creative Writing
  • Story Concept
Chu B.

Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
5.0
6 jobs

My name is Chu: a digital video creative based out of Chicago, IL. I have over 16 years of production experience in shooting and editing branded content, corporate films, and other visually-driven stories. Working at business-to-business rates, I provide a full production service from ideation through to delivery. This allows internal marketing departments or agencies that may not have previously been able to offer video production to add this service to their portfolio. I also provide freelance video editing and post-production services to any and all clients. Whether it’s a TV spot or a highlight reel, I have a wide range of experience in the edit bay. If you have a project that needs something special to bring it all together, allow me to help tell your story. Portfolio: chucreative.studio

  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Videography
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Corporate Video
  • Digital Video
  • Brand Development
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Event Highlights Video
Scott S.

Chicago, Illinois

$70/hr
4.4
40 jobs

I'm a Creative Writer, Producer, and Strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting story-driven content & campaigns for brands, artists, media entities, etc. My experience stretches across industries and roles. I’ve written & produced content for Grammy winners, sold original shows to Hulu, led creative direction & copy on multi-platform campaigns for global brands like Lenovo, Intel, Target, and LEGO — generating over 100M+ unique views across digital platforms. It's an eclectic mix, but one that has sharpened my perspective as a writer, storyteller, and creative operator. Whether collaborating with brands, agencies, or artists, I aim to bring sharp strategy and just enough weirdness to make the work memorable.

  • Creative Writing
  • Creative Direction
  • Copywriting
  • Content Strategy
  • Scriptwriting
  • Pitch Deck
  • TV Screenplay
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Strategy
  • Film Budget
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • Screenwriting
  • Production Planning
  • Brand Strategy
Trevor P.

Chicago, Illinois

$150/hr
5.0
47 jobs

I have over 10 years of photo and video experience, and have shot every type of content at this point. My favorite things to shoot are commercial video and architecture photography, but nothing is outside my comfort zone. I've worked both in-house and independently and have started a small arts business, Lumber Studios. While my expertise is in camera work (photo & video), I also have extensive experience in web design, copywriting and social media. I've also created many 10+ photo books.

  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Nature Photography
  • Real Estate Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Street Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Architectural Photography
Eric R.

Chicago, Illinois

$85/hr
4.8
54 jobs

Creative professional, artist, designer and learning ed developer wrapped into one! I create engaging and professional communication products for clients in a multitude of industries, including healthcare, technology, education, finance, and more. For the past ten years, I have built a large customer base that utilizes my videos to streamline their communication channels and make their businesses more efficient. My goal is to create amazing content that sells your product, explains your service, and grows your business. I am always happy to take new clients so feel free to contact me today!

  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Explainer Video
  • Stock Footage
  • Scripting
  • Concept Development
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Animation for Kids
  • 2D Animation
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Social Media Website
  • Audio Editing
  • Storyboarding
  • Illustration
Jacqui W.

Chicago, Illinois

$100/hr
5.0
53 jobs

I'm an experienced video producer/editor based in Chicago seeking freelance projects. I've created successful TV shows, commercials, and digital media over various platforms from inception to the final touches in post-production, plus I'm extremely energetic and fun to work with! You can view samples of my work at my website listed below in the portfolio section. I've been in the video production industry for over 15 years. I spent over 7 years in Chicago producing and editing TV programming for PBS-WTTW. There, I produced and edited the TV show "Check, Please!" which, with over 100,000 viewers weekly, was one of the top dining/food influencers in Chicago. I also produced and edited a talk show called "My Chicago" where we conducted "interviews-on-wheels" in a car traveling through the streets of Chicago. In addition to my experience working for PBS in Chicago, I freelanced on a number of different projects where I created digital content and commercials for a wide variety of corporate clients, often for same-day delivery. In 2017, I followed my passion to NYC, where I became the video specialist for Tribune Publishing's food website, The Daily Meal. At The Daily Meal, my focus was capturing the dynamic food scene in New York through the eye of my camera lens, while also educating viewers with unique recipe videos, visually dazzling dishes, and tasty information that every home cook will appreciate. I solely produced, shot, and edited 300+ videos. My fiance and I returned to Chicago in the spring of 2022 to continue our work as freelancing partners and be closer to family. I have a fairly flexible schedule, which allows me to do plenty of creative editing and occasional filming. With my passion for video storytelling, and my experience working on a plethora of different types of projects, I'd be thrilled to help with any of your video needs.

  • Video Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Editing
  • Videography
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Conversion
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Avid
  • Video Color Correction

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