Pogi Studios Champions Kindness and Visibility

Pogi Studios Champions Kindness and Visibility

They first met at lunch in high school. “We didn’t really talk until this one time we were in the Philippines at the same time for separate reasons,” JP Quindara says.... Read More
George Ellzey Jr. Transcends the Limits

George Ellzey Jr. Transcends the Limits

George Ellzey Jr. was always a lover of stories. He was raised in Chicago by a single mother. They didn’t have a lot of money. Whenever his mother wanted to... Read More
Carl Ryan Stemple, Colorist and Owner of Quicksilver Color

Carl Ryan Stemple, Colorist and Owner of Quicksilver Color

Carl Ryan Stemple is a digital intermediate colorist A connoisseur of coloring, Ryan grades and delivers feature films, short films, and commercials through his post-production business Quicksilver Color– located right here in... Read More
Cultivating a Caring Set at Rough River Lake

Cultivating a Caring Set at Rough River Lake

In late 2020, Mary Tilden and Leah Raidt wrapped principal photography on their short film Rough River Lake. Mary and Leah have the ease of a seasoned creative team, knowing... Read More
Celebrating Eric Silver's Two Year Camiversary!!!

Celebrating Eric Silver's Two Year Camiversary!!!

Camiversary. (KAM-uh-vers-uh-ree). Noun. A celebration for the yearly anniversary of a member of the Cam Fam. Congratulations to our Lead Technician and Spongebob Enthusiast Eric Silver for a fabulous two... Read More
Artist Spotlight - Stephanie MacDonald

Artist Spotlight - Stephanie MacDonald

When Stephanie walks in a room you may notice a few things at first glance; her boldly curated style, perfectly winged eyeliner and creative energy that radiates effortlessly. Whether it... Read More
Breaking into the Industry - James McKinney

Breaking into the Industry - James McKinney

Being a “green” producer just breaking into the industry, you encounter everything. Peaks, valleys, successes and also, problems that spawn from the depths of hell (okay, that may be a... Read More
Artist Spotlight - Sonia Jourdian

Artist Spotlight - Sonia Jourdian

“I was inspired to start creating by what I felt like was a lack of womxn in cinematography, especially black womxn. I am inspired when I see other womxn, femmes,... Read More
Inside look at the "BLACKSITE: The Musical!"

Inside look at the "BLACKSITE: The Musical!"

Blacksite: Noun  - A secret facility used by a country's military as a prison and interrogation center, whose existence is denied by the government. While the definition implies that a... Read More
Check out this 1977 16mm tourism video for Chicago!

Check out this 1977 16mm tourism video for Chicago!

Chicago is..... Cheesy! If you've got some time to kill- check out this retro tourism video commissioned by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau in cooperation with the United States... Read More