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Lakefront Pictures

Specializing in Demo Scenes/Reels, Narrative Short/Feature films, & Narrative Consulting services.

Our team comes with a Red Epic Dragon 6K camera for actor demo reels and narrative projects! With a team of experts both in front and behind the camera, we can help in many ways.

11/23/2025

Big news for actors & filmmakers! 🎥
SAG-AFTRA now officially recognizes vertical micro-dramas; stories shot in the 9:16 mobile format we all watch every day on social.

This opens the door for:
• Union-protected vertical content
• Professional pay + working conditions
• Opportunities for filmmakers with modest budgets
• New storytelling styles built for TikTok + Reels
• A fresh lane for unheard voices to shine

At Lakefront Pictures, we already created a vertical narrative horror and thriller with it’s a mobile-ready episodic series, but don’t worry, we still maintain our roots with standard filmmaking. Follow us for more
And… check our vertical horror series “Inheritance” on ReelShorts!

11/22/2025

Every demo scene starts with passion and ends with precision. From setup to final shot, our crew works hard behind the scenes to make sure we get exactly the moment we envisioned.

11/21/2025

Yesterday, the Lakefront team got a chance to connect with a fellow filmmaker about a new documentary in the works. It was an absolute delight hearing about what others are accomplishing in the industry right now!

11/19/2025

Chicago just turned the volume WAY up 🎥🔥
The new Illinois Film Tax Credit is officially coming:
✅ 35% base credit (up from 30%)
✅ First-ever non-resident crew credit (up to 13 key hires, 30% on first $500K each)
✅ Runs through 2032
More money back. More flexibility. Same unbeatable Chicago crews, locations, and vibe.
Producers, location scouts, and department heads – your move.
Who’s bringing the next big one home? 👀

11/18/2025

For this weeks Tuesday Testimonial, we're sharing feedback from Victoria Childs, a student from the University of Central Florida. She recently had the chance to have a discussion with our co-founder, Jennifer, and learned A LOT about the film industry.

Thank you for your kind words Victoria!

11/17/2025

The industry is evolving at every second and along with that, the awards season is approaching in a rapid pace. For more than 3 decades, SAG-AFTRA has hosted the “Screen Actors Guild Awards” (a.k.a. The SAG awards) to dedicate the craftsmanship of acting on-screen!

Now, “The SAG awards” has changed its name to “The Actor Awards!”
New name, same awards show and still presented by SAG-AFTRA.
The Actor Awards will be live on Netflix, March 1st, 2026!

11/15/2025

Yesterday at Cinespace Studios was a blast! We visited Periscope and Keslow Camera, and even filmed a little something special… coming soon 👀 At the Lakefront Film Institute, these are the opportunities we strive to offer regularly: real-world experiences, industry exposure, and meaningful relationships.

11/15/2025

One of the best parts of creating demo scenes with our crew and clients are the connections that we make along the way. We are so grateful for always having an incredible team. That feeling of joy from getting to work with amazing and professional people will always be unbeatable!

11/14/2025

Pulling back the curtain on the editing of our vertical horror short Inheritance!
The full series is available to view for free on ReelShort!
Like and star each episode to help us win the contest.

11/13/2025

Our interns at Lakefront Pictures are always growing — gaining hands-on experience and valuable lessons from every project. Here’s what Helen has learned during her journey with us so far! 🎬

11/12/2025

For this week's Testimonial Tuesday, we want to thank Peter for his lovely feedback.

We’ve loved working with Peter on his demo reels — and now he’s jumping in to act alongside other performers in their scenes too! 🎬🙌

Once you’re part of the crew, you can’t help but come back for more fun on set. It’s always such a great time having him again.

Thanks, Peter! ☺️✨

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2602 W 16th Street
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17738881248

Website

http://lakefrontpictures.com/

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