Waukegan might be the city we've filmed in the most. Chamber events, a casino opening, small business owners building something from scratch and a local manufacturer. It's a city with a lot of stories that don't usually get told well, and we like being the ones who tell them.

The Waukegan Chamber of Commerce

We've covered the Chamber's golf outing three years running. At the 20th Annual Golf Outing at Bonnie Brook, rain rolled across the course that morning. The carts went out anyway, and when we put a mic in front of people, almost everyone brought up the weather on their own. That turned into the story of the film: a business community that shows up regardless. We've also covered the Chamber's gala with photo and video for the full evening.

Small business spotlights

For the Entrepreneurs Collective, we made short documentary spotlights on local business owners in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion. Small storefronts and home kitchens rarely get media attention. A well-made spotlight gives the owner something they can share with pride and gives customers a reason to walk in.

A grand opening on a hard deadline

When Circa Sports opened its sportsbook at American Place Casino, they needed a sizzle reel ready within hours of the event. We shot the opening live and turned it around the same day so their marketing team could announce the launch while it was still news.

Manufacturing on the shop floor

We've spent a lot of time inside A.L. Hansen Manufacturing, filming its team, its machinery and the people who keep the shop running. Manufacturing films work best when they slow down and let you see the work: the welds, the machines, the person who has done this job for twenty years. That's the kind of film we like making.

Who we film for in Waukegan

• Chambers and associations covering galas, golf outings and member events.

• Manufacturers that need a capability video, a recruiting film or footage for trade shows.

• Venues and hospitality marking an opening or a new offering.

• Small businesses and nonprofits that want a story told with care, in English or Spanish.

Let's talk

If you're a Waukegan business or organization, book a 10-minute call. You'll leave with a clear direction and a real number.