Optimus

Optimus Optimus is a full spectrum production and post-production company in Chicago.

The room looks a lot better when women are running it.From EPs to founders to heads of production, these are the women m...
05/14/2026

The room looks a lot better when women are running it.

From EPs to founders to heads of production, these are the women making things happen, protecting talent, pushing creative forward, building companies, and opening doors for the next generation.

Their advice? Take the room. Stay loud. Know your worth. Don’t wait to feel ready.

SG+ Reps spotlights the women who call the shots, featuring our very own EP’s Tracy Spera and Joanna Woods!

We are thrilled to join the AICP Awards shortlist for Crayola! Congratulations to our team and creative partners 🎉 Cray...
05/13/2026

We are thrilled to join the AICP Awards shortlist for Crayola!
Congratulations to our team and creative partners 🎉



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⁣Director: John X. Carey
⁣DireAqsa Altaf Altaf
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Group CreativAllison Millerison Miller
Group Creative kelly jenkinsy Jenkins
Executive Creative DBrian Eden PhotographyExecutive Producer: TodTodd Scheifelee

Post-Production:Optimus | Chicagoitor: Angelo Valencia
Assistant Editor: Lauryn Smlauryn smithDirector of Finish: Glen NorenGlen Norenneer: Harrison Gill
Assocharrisonucer: Helen Diep
⁣EP: °°Helen°°ods
⁣EP/ManaJoanna Woods-Kolano: Brian Hrastar

⁣AssistantBrian HrastarSamantha Dunlap
AssistSamantha DunlapCarly Bickett
Senior Colorist: Kath Raisch
VFX/Finish Assistant: Grace Magar

Client: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Dayn DayDirector: Stina Lûtz of AgentzooCreative Partner:Ogilvy Creative Director: Allison Bu...
05/11/2026

Client: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Dayn Day
Director: Stina Lûtz of Agentzoo
Creative Partner:Ogilvy
Creative Director: Allison Bulowlow
Creative DirectoKristen Maniasanias
Sr. Content ProduKelsey Barrentiney Barrentine

Post Credits
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Editor: Jenny Schaye
Assistant Editor: Hugo Escobar
Senior Audio Mixer: Zach ScheitlinPaul Galatiaul GaMichael Ciacciarelliael Ciacciarelli
CD: TyJoanna Woods-KolanoP: Joanna Woods
EP/ManaBrian Hrastarctor: Brian Hrastar

04/07/2026

We’re honored to be part of the launch of Drink in America for Coca-Cola. Grateful to our partners at Ogilvy and WPP Open X, and a huge shoutout to Director Paul Dektor of Mayan Productions and the entire crew.

Here’s to optimism, togetherness, and what’s possible when we come together, side by side.



Post Credits
Post-Production: Optimus
Editor: Randy Palmer
Assistant Editor: Hugo Escobar
Associate Audio Mixer: Harrison Gill
Colorist: Paul Galati
Director of Finish: Glen Noren
Animation Director: Luis Mayorga
Designer: Max Dawson
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

03/30/2026

Results may include: 5 PGA Tour wins 👟. Thank you to our creative partners at Los York for this fun collaboration!
Results may include: 5 PGA Tour wins 👟. Thank you to our creative partners at Los York for this fun collaboration!

Client: PUMA Golf
Talent: Gary Woodland
Creative Partner: Los York
Director: Seth Epstein
EP: Letícia Gurjão
EP: Tita Poe
Producer: Hiro Oni

Post-Production: Optimus
Editor / Creative Director: Tim Cahill
Assistant Editor: Carly Bickett
Colorist: Paul Galati
EP: Joanna Woods
⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

03/27/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the short film CAKE has been accepted into the 2026 Chicago Latino Film Festival!

Written, Directed, Produced by: Erick Juarez

Editor: Hugo Escobar
Post Audio Engineer: Harrison Gill
Post Producer: Helen Diep
Designer: Luis Mayorga
Designer: Michael Ciacciarelli

Colorist: Colin Cubr
Post Producer: Alex Campbell
Designer: Annatafka Baez

03/24/2026

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⁣⁣We are honored to have ✨9✨ talented colleagues judging the 2026 !⁣⁣
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Randy Palmer: DIALOGUE / MONOLOGUE / SPOKEN WORD⁣⁣
Tom Duff: CAUSE MARKETING/PSA⁣⁣
Michael Ciacciarelli: MOTION GRAPHICS & DESIGN⁣
Angelo Valencia: COMEDY⁣⁣
Dave Buehrle: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⁣⁣
⁣⁣Joanna Woods: AICP AWARDS COMMITTEE & COLOR GRADING OVER :90⁣⁣
Melissa Michalak: COLOR GRADING OVER : 90⁣⁣
⁣Jenny Schaye: EDITORIAL :60⁣⁣
Zach Scheitlin: AUDIO MIX OVER :60

03/23/2026

We are honored to have 8 talented colleagues judging the 2026 !

RANDY PALMER: DIALOGUE / MONOLOGUE / SPOKEN WORD
TOM DUFF: CAUSE MARKETING/PSA
ANGELO VALENCIA: COMEDY
DAVE BUEHRLE: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
JOANNA WOODS: AICP AWARDS COMMITTEE & COLOR GRADING OVER :90
MELISSA MICHALAK: COLOR GRADING OVER : 90
JENNY SCHAYE ROBBINS: EDITORIAL :60
ZACH SCHEITLIN: AUDIO MIX OVER :60

Thank you to all those who joined in on the corned beef and cabbage fun! ☘️
03/20/2026

Thank you to all those who joined in on the corned beef and cabbage fun! ☘️

03/12/2026

Performance never looked so fresh 👟. Thank you to our creative partners at Los York for this fun collaboration!

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Producer: Hiro Oni

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Address

161 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(312) 321-0880

Website

https://linktr.ee/optimuspostchi

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