Bada Bing Productions

04/20/2026

Team Bada made it to NAB 2026! Stay tuned for an update on all the cool gear we find 😎

04/15/2026

There never seems to be enough time on set, but when you’re working with great people you make each minute count!



Photo credit: Dominic Pipia

03/05/2026

We got some new carts and maybe had just a little too much fun opening them up 🤣

01/13/2026

Introducing the newest member of the Bada Bing...I mean Bada Baby Productions team! 😉

01/13/2026

01/07/2026

Exploring the film industry and appreciating 'Crafty Chicago'. Discover the diverse paths people take to become food stylists and assistants. Each journey is unique!

01/06/2026

Food styling in film: passion meets challenge. Confidence is key, especially with tight deadlines.

12/22/2025

That's a wrap! Season one of the Bada Cast is in the can, with maybe our funniest episode yet.

The Bada Cast is Chicago's one and only film industry traveling podcast that brings the professionals to you!

In this latest episode join Patrick Prater and Brian Hajik as they sit down with Holly Houlf of Crafty Chicago!

Check out our website for all the season one episodes!

Special thanks to Ed Pickart of Motion Post, Inc. for the editing, Bada Boom Marketing for being our marketing partner, and Midwest Camera Car for hosting our episode.

12/18/2025

Here's a throwback from the Ghost of Christmas Past! A fun project with an unexpected twist. Grateful to the team that helped throw this together on the coldest day of the year! ☃️ 🥶

Happy Holidays from Bada Bing!

A Bada Bing Production:

Director: Patrick Prater
DP: Paul Incapreo
Executive Producer: Brian Hajik
Producer: Matthew Strand-Jordan
Editor: Ed Pickart
Editor: Michael Coletta
Editor: Teresa Wysoglad, Chris Wysoglad
Colorist: Jeff Altman
Audio: Lee Hart
G&E: Jeremy Stark, Renato Velarde
Set Dresser & Food Stylist: Holly Houlf
Actors: Lisa Hajik, RHIA, Mark Hajik, Ethan Hajik, Alec Hajik

12/11/2025

Tech is advancing at warp speed, especially AI. Creatives and service providers need to level up their skills and adapt quickly, or risk becoming obsolete. The future belongs to those who learn.

12/10/2025