Optimus

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

06/11/2026

Autism Rocks. Congratulations on the Gold Pencil at the 2026 One Show

Client: Eurofarma / Unicorns & Unicorns / Cherab Foundation
Agency: Area 23 & FCB Brasil
Production Company: Bodega Studios & Asteróide Films
Music / Sound Production Company: Canja Audio Culture & Storefront Music

Post-Production Company: Optimus
Editor: Colin Loughlin
EP: Tracy Spera

Colorist: Paul Galati
Designer: Connor Luczak
Assistant Editor: Sam Dunlap
Assistant Editor: Carly Avles

06/08/2026

Here’s to another 50 years of the Memorial Tournament!

Client: Workday
Talent: Rob Lowe
Agency: Ogilvy
Executive Creative Director: Chris Turner
Executive Creative Director: Christine Montaquila
Associate Producer: Frances Beedon
Executive Producer: Mary Cheney
Account Director: Rachel Marquardt

Post-Production: Optimus
Editor: Tim Cahill
Assistant Editor: Lauryn Smith
Senior Audio Mixer: Zach Scheitlin
Creative Director: Tyler Nelson
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
Operations: David Pfeifer
EP: Joanna Woods
EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

PGA TOUR
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday

06/03/2026

Best Surgeons. Amazing Nurses. Remarkable Care.
Another amazing collaboration with our friends at Mower for Novant Health!

Client: Novant HeNovant HealthMower
SVP Mower Agencyector: Andy Mamott
Associate Creative Director: VJ Ortiz
Producer: VJ Ortizothman

Post: Optimus
Editor: Angelo VaOptimus | Chicagostant Editor: Chris Shepard
Assistant EditChris Shepardh
Director of Finishlauryn smithoren
ECD: Michael CiacciarelGlen Norenler NelsMichael Ciacciarelliaul Galati
Senior Audio Mixer: Zach ScheitlinPaul GalatiAudio Mixer: Harrison Gill
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
EP: Joanna Woods
EP/Managing °°Helen°° Brian Hrastar

Cheers to another amazing AICP Meet. Drink. Talk!
06/01/2026

Cheers to another amazing AICP Meet. Drink. Talk!

05/26/2026

Some more fun with our friends for !

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Producer: Meezahn Senbetta
Designer: Spencer Seibert

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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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
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⁣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

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

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