About this episode

A panel of independent film professionals discusses the challenges and opportunities of producing DIY films in Chicago.

Four accomplished local independent film professionals come together for the Making Your DIY Indie Film In Chicago panel, recorded at Camera Ambassador. Matt Brown, Jim Vendiola, George Ellzey Jr. (Cottage Grove Productions), and Ryan Corrigan Whetsel (Full Spectrum Features) detail exactly what goes into producing an independent film in Chicago with limited resources, budget, and network. The filmmakers share production stories from their own creative careers, weigh in on the strengths and shortcomings of Chicago's filmmaking industry, recommend local organizations and events for making film connections in the city, and more.

People in this episode

Guests: Matt Brown, Jim Vendiola, George Ellzey Jr., Ryan Corrigan Whetsel

Topics covered

• independent film
• filmmaking
• Chicago
• DIY film production
• local film industry

Keywords

• independent film
• Chicago filmmaking
• DIY film
• film production
• local organizations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cottage Grove Productions, Full Spectrum Features

Places: Chicago, Camera Ambassador

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