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Meet The Fantastic Four: Intern Edition
10.17.17
Our superhero (and superheroine!) team of fall interns are harnassing their abilities and helping us take Kindling Group to the next level. They each bring a broad range of skillsets and we are confident that with this dynamic team on our side, our upcoming projects will soar.
First assignment? Showcase your brand in one minute or less. Check them out!
Sophie H. Mannaerts
Charlottesville: A Reminder
08.15.17
Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. - Elie Wiesel
Prenups - For Partners?
07.06.17
This past week, we had the delight of hosting Ellen Schneider, director of Active Voice Lab, for a deep dive into the secret sauce of impact filmmaking: PARTNERSHIPS!
Why We Remember | Memorial Day 2017
05.29.17
"Beautiful People Who Do Beautiful Human Things" : A Conversation with Filmmaker Vanessa Gould
05.05.17
To kickstart our “Meet A Filmmaker” series, I had the pleasure of interviewing award-winning filmmaker and director, Vanessa Gould. We met Vanessa at this year’s Doc10 Festival where her acclaimed film, Obit, had its Chicago premiere.
The Engagement Life Cycle: Production
05.01.17
Having done our homework in the pre-production phase, learning about the issue, interviewing stakeholders, and developing a strategy that draws on the stories we’re trying to tell, it’s time to get our hands dirty.
Why You Should Be Making Your Way to Chicago Latino Film Festival This Week
04.24.17
“To see people who look like you in the media is tremendously important.” says local Chicago filmmaker, Arlen Parsa.
Do Your Films Reflect Your Calling?
04.17.17
As documentary filmmakers, what inspires us to cover the stories that we choose?