AICP Midwest

06/24/2025

We’re excited to share one of our board members, Quriosity Productions, will be speaking THIS THURSDAY at Artistry Unfiltered - a special evening presented by Harbor Picture Co &
Filmmaker Friday’s at Field Studios.

The intimate gathering will celebrate and highlight creatives in the industry, featuring insights from leading q***r voices in film. We’re honored to see Q joining such an inspiring line up.

Get your tickets by clicking the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artistry-unfiltered-chicago-tickets-1406752718249

04/28/2025

On April 19th, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with Free Spirit Media, with support from the Illinois Film Office, for their annual PA Workshop at Essanay Studio And Lighting!

Throughout the day, young creatives eager to launch careers in media production gained firsthand insights into set life through a Q&A with industry professionals. The conversations continued over an interactive speed networking lunch, and we closed out the day with a live demo on how to properly load equipment for a film shoot.

Huge thanks to all the guest speakers who shared their time, knowledge, and guidance — and to the talented young creatives who brought such amazing energy, curiosity, and passion to the experience.

Video captured by Katie Green!

04/21/2025

Are you a Filmmaker, Industry Professional, or just a film lover in general?

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the The Midwest Film Festival — and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’ve worked on a short film, music video, feature, or anything in between, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and connect with a vibrant community of Midwest storytellers.

You can submit your work NOW! Link below for further details.
https://filmfreeway.com/midwestfilmfestival

DEADLINE for submissions is MAY 3RD.

Looking forward to seeing you there and celebrating on July 28th!

04/18/2025

What a turnout! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our 2025 Meet.Drink.Talk this past Wednesday. It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces - especially those visiting from out of town.

Here’s to an incredible kick-off to more AICP Midwest events this year!

Check out the rest of the photos by clicking the link BELOW.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ed8zvgM5C4oygYNB05HGdJFhL3ELLi6q

04/15/2025

LAST CHANCE to RSVP to our 2025 Meet.Drink.Talk tomorrow! Be sure to grab your spot if you have not yet done so. Tickets are selling out fast.

We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meetdrinktalk-2025-tickets-1291411629949?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawJrno9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlMqU_fKHOeTb2aZxcHE8I1L4cZBGvDocX_wT6hg-0jpaIoCMbsog4BiNlqu_aem_01zHd2YT9NPNPMVHWSVaBA

Come hang out with us at Meet.Drink.Talk - a fun event where we can chill, have a few drinks, and chat about anything and everything!

04/07/2025

REMINDER! Our 2025 Meet.Drink.Talk is next week. Be sure to RSVP if you have not yet done so. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP HERE:

Come hang out with us at Meet.Drink.Talk - a fun event where we can chill, have a few drinks, and chat about anything and everything!

03/18/2025

This Saturday, March 22nd, Resolution Productions Group are hosting the annual Lives On Film Showcase & Fundraiser.”

This event is organized by the non-profit founder Patricia Frontain, who turned her grief over losing her son Patrick to senseless gun violence into a powerful force for good. The community-focused organization uses storytelling and film to promote well-being.

Join us this Saturday to support their mission and be part of a meaningful cause.

BUY TICKETS/DONATE HERE:

"Patrick Lives On 8th Annual Showcase: A Night of Films, Networking, and Empowerment Supporting Chicago’s Youth." Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, celebrate creativity, and support a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

03/03/2025

Our 2025 AICP Midwest Chiditarod XX team "Save Ferris" in action this past weekend. Many thanks to Essanay Studios, Jim Shearer and Irec Kriske for leading our amazing team of hardworking production assistants!

02/24/2025

AICP Midwest is proud to support the CHIditarod Freelance Production Team for its 2nd year!

CHIditarod is Chicago’s 100% volunteer-driven epic urban shopping cart race, charity food drive, costumed beauty pageant, talent show, fundraiser, parade, contact sport, and chaos generator. AICP Midwest is looking to build off last year’s successful effort that collected over 350lbs of shelf-stable food and about $3,500 in cash donations. The mobile food drive is celebrating 20 years this year, aiming to break the million-dollar mark raised over its 20-year history.

Donate through the QR code attached or by clicking the link below:
https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/6064047

The AICP MW team also welcomes food donations, which are being collected at various locations around Chicago. The team must collect at least 210 pounds of non-perishable, shelf-stable food items to stock their carts before the event, which takes place on Saturday, March 1. According to the race organizers, peanut butter, canned beans, chili, soup, stew, fruit, vegetables, and canned fish are the most needed items.

Food donations are being accepted at the following locations:

Essanay Studio & Lighting: 1346 N North Branch St.
Resolution Studios: 2226 W Walnut St.
Optimus: 161 E. Grand Ave.
Cutters: 515 N. State St. 25th fl.
Pilsen Studios: 2303 W 18th St.
Tessa Films/Quriosity Prods./STORY: 106 N Aberdeen St.

Thanks to Screen Magazine, the fundraiser has already gained recognition regarding the event and urges Midwest Chapter members "to come and cheer the “Save Ferris” team as they hit the streets for their epic second outing."

Read the entire article here: https://screenmag.com/aicp-midwest-hits-the-road-again-to-sponsor-a-2025-chiditarod-team/

12/03/2024

That's a wrap for the AICP Show in Chicago and this year's national tour. Thanks to all who attended.

Pics available at Flickr.com/photos/theaicp

photo credit Jeff Evrard Photography

Thanks to
Lisa Massuer- AICP Midwest President, Founder EP of Tessa Films

SPONSORS
Executive Producers: Cutters Studios and Optimus
Patrons: Quriosity, Tessa Films FCB Chicago Picture North Resolution Productions Group The TEAM Companies, LLC
BENEFACTORS: Gravity Well Studio
SPONSORS: BarkleyOKRP Cosmo Street Studio and Lighting Highdive Marmoset TPC Whitehouse Post
SUPPORTERS: The Cre8tors Earhole Studios Field Studios Levinson Locations Method & Madness O'Connor Casting Company Chicago Republic Take Care Tantor Films

MIDWEST BOARD
Lisa Masseur • Craig Duncan • Laurie Adrianopoli • Mark Androw • Tom Duff • Mark Egmon • Todd Freese • Bob George • Qadree Holmes • Irec Kriske • Craig Lewandowski • Jim Shearer

GENERAL MEMBERS
2M-Productions • Avalon Films • BAM STUDIOS • Bark Productions • Cap Gun Collective • Carbon • Channel Z • Circle Pictures • Comrade Inc • Cosmo Street • Cutters Studios • Daily Planet • Drive Thru Editorial • Earhole Studios • Flightless • Framestore • French Butter • Good Times Production and Technology • GoodBit • Hometeam • Little Saint Media • The Mill • MK Films • Optimus • Scholar • Story • Tessa Films • Townsend Hurst • Twitch Films • Utopic • Volt Studios • Quriosity Productions • The Wall Productions • We The People • Whitehouse Post

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Camera Ambassador • Cathi Connor Inc • Claire Simon Casting • Daufenbach Camera • Essanay • Extreme Reach • The Field Studios • Global Production Network • Renee & Melissa • Juliusson + Ratcliffe • Keslow Camera • Levinson Locations • Panavision • Resolution Digital Studios • Claire Simon Casting • Soliant Consulting • Sound and Fury
The Team Companies

11/14/2024

Just ONE WEEK until the AICPs Award Show is in Chicago! Time sure does fly when you're gearing up for an event like this. Get ready for an incredible panel featuring industry professionals:

Chad Broude - Co-Founder/Co-Chief Creative Officer, Highdive Advertising

Paul Chick - Director, NA Content Production, P&G

Yvette Cobrarrubias - Managing Partner/Owner, Cosmo Street Editorial

Kelly McGuckin - Creative Director, FCB Chicago

Moderated by Matt Miller, President and CEO of AICPs, our panelists will share their valuable insights, discuss winning work, trends, and much more.

Click the link below for all the details.

https://aicp.com/events/2024-aicp-awards-in-chicago

09/25/2024

Our online ticket store for the AICP Chicago Show is OPEN!!!! Get your tickets with the early bird pricing.

The following Sponsorship Packages are also available for purchase through our online store*:*Note: All Sponsorship Packages finalzed prior to September 27th will receive 2 bonus tickets in addition to the amounts listed below.