City Vanguard

City Vanguard City Vanguard is a video production company that produces ethnographic documentaries

City Vanguard is a video production studio that produces documentaries as a source of historical preservation, civic engagement, and educational support.

01/14/2026

Honored the is on !

Chicago didn't just create a soundβ€”it created two movements. πŸŽΆπŸ™οΈ

"It's Different in Chicago" explores how Hip-Hop and House were born in the same city, from the same streets, and grew up together. This is the story they don't tell you.

Episode 1 drops you into the foundation. 22 minutes of pure culture.

Watch now πŸ‘‰ itsashort.com/DifferentInChicago

MusicDocumentary HipHopHistory ChicagoHistory Docuseries ItsAShort WindyCity ChicagoMusic MusicHistory UrbanCulture

Film Festival at is in full swing until November 16th. Check out the line up at www.blackharvestfest.org. also, this ...
11/13/2025

Film Festival at is in full swing until November 16th. Check out the line up at www.blackharvestfest.org. also, this Saturday check out the premiere of at

This Saturday, the premiere of at the join us at 5pm for the screening #
11/11/2025

This Saturday, the premiere of at the join us at 5pm for the screening
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Film Festival starts November 7th. The festival is a treasure for the film community in Chicago and beyond. I am grate...
11/01/2025

Film Festival starts November 7th. The festival is a treasure for the film community in Chicago and beyond. I am grateful that the documentary will be a part of the festival. Visit the link below for information and tickets. Thank you to everyone at for making this happen.





BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL NOV7-16 https://share.google/Jj7r6H5gqTtDJVCKk

documentary will be screened at the for on November 15th. You can get tickets at www.blackharvestfest.orgThank you...
10/25/2025

documentary will be screened at the for on November 15th. You can get tickets at www.blackharvestfest.org

Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

City Vanguard Now Offers Dedicated Post-Production Services! City Vanguard is thrilled to officially announce the expans...
10/15/2025

City Vanguard Now Offers Dedicated Post-Production Services!

City Vanguard is thrilled to officially announce the expansion of our services to include comprehensive post-production assistance. We know the power of a great cut, the impact of professional color, and the necessity of crystal-clear sound.

Our New Services Include:

Full Editorial Services

Color Grading & Correction

Sound Design & Mixing

Visit the link in bio to discuss your project needs!



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City Vanguard Now Offers Dedicated Post-Production Services! City Vanguard is thrilled to officially announce the expans...
10/15/2025

City Vanguard Now Offers Dedicated Post-Production Services!

City Vanguard is thrilled to officially announce the expansion of our services to include comprehensive post-production assistance. We know the power of a great cut, the impact of professional color, and the necessity of crystal-clear sound.

Our New Services Include:

🎬 Full Editorial Services

Color Grading & Correction

Sound Design & Mixing

Visit the link in bio to discuss your project needs!



Www.cityvanguard.com

10/15/2025

I'm happy that the pilot episode of is almost done, and the documentary series is coming soon!
tells the story of , a transformational program founded by legend Phenom that teaches musicians the ins and outs of hip-hop history, performance and the industry. All culminating in the master level program entitled . Check out www.cityvanguard.com for upcoming info.
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I am extremely honored to receive the Kamau Tyehimba grant and the opportunity to screen work in progress in the first ...
09/29/2025

I am extremely honored to receive the Kamau Tyehimba grant and the opportunity to screen work in progress in the first episode of the documentary series. Thank you to everyone that made this possible.

Visit www.cityvanguard.com. There, you can see documentary projects, past and present, as well as info on upcoming pro...
08/12/2025

Visit www.cityvanguard.com. There, you can see documentary projects, past and present, as well as info on upcoming projects.

What is City Vanguard? We are a documentary production collective that chronicles underrepresented, Black and POC cultures as well as history in Chicago and beyond. We highlight stories where history, the arts, and identity intersect with culture. Check us out on YouTube as well

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at 6018North this week for the screening of FIFTH CITY REVISITED by Meida McNeal wi...
07/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at 6018North this week for the screening of FIFTH CITY REVISITED by Meida McNeal with filmmaker David Weathersby and assistant director Keli Stewart AND for the musical performance RE-BIND by Ben Willis and Ro Lundberg with Esther Espino, Erica Miller, Kelly Quesada, and Tyler Wagner.

These events are a part of π˜”π˜Ίπ˜΅π˜© 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜–π˜³π˜¨π˜’π˜―π˜ͺ𝘀 𝘊π˜ͺ𝘡𝘺 – and exhibition of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. π˜”π˜Ίπ˜΅π˜© 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜–π˜³π˜¨π˜’π˜―π˜ͺ𝘀 𝘊π˜ͺ𝘡𝘺 is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art.

π˜”π˜Ίπ˜΅π˜© 𝘰𝘧 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜–π˜³π˜¨π˜’π˜―π˜ͺ𝘀 𝘊π˜ͺ𝘡𝘺 is open by appointment, and at upcoming events



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