Quriosity Productions

07/24/2025

AdComm Night is THIS upcoming Monday, July 28th @ 7 PM. There's still time; grab your tix now! We hope to see you there.

For a decade, AdComm Night has been the premier platform for celebrating the brilliance of the Midwest advertising industry. This year, we’re taking it to the next level by reviving our partnership with AICP Midwest to deliver a one-of-a-kind screening and exclusive industry event like never befor...

07/08/2025

A party with a purpose! Join Chicago Advertising Federation on Thursday, July 17, 6 PM - 9 PM for some good conversation addressing today's societial challenges, while creating joy within the Chicago advertising community. Link to register can be found in the article. Ticket sales end soon so grab one while you can!

The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated DTLC Summer Mixer, taking place on Thursday, July 17,

06/27/2025

What a great turnout last night, thanks to everyone who showed up to ! Huge thank you to Oisín O'Driscoll, Harbor Picture Company, and Filmmaker Friday for setting up space for q***r creatives.

06/24/2025

This Thursday, June 26th 2025, you're invited! Join us at The Fields Studios at 6 PM. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artistry-unfiltered-chicago-tickets-1406752718249?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLHltRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp7e3SkCW5FhtUtEcMM3Y83tlnCnT1U7La3_s9awjtwzkMchOIJmfIETJ81Jp_aem__CnD0p5R7Tx40WqLowHhag
Hope to see you there!

06/11/2025

Newest project from Quriosity director, Sophia Banks. Check out the full article at the link below.

05/24/2025

Thank you Barb and ReelChicago.com for highlighting our work.

Chicago-based Quriosity Productions took home a Gold Telly Award for the production and post production on the UWG spot, Barbershop

05/20/2025

We are Telly Winners!!! Gold Telly for Ford "Barbershop" (F-150) directed by Cameron Busby & Silver Telly for Ford "Dare to Discover" (Explorer) directed by B. Monét. Congrats to both of you!!!

Congrats to UWG, and thank you so much for letting us be a part of these amazing projects.

Gold Telly: https://www.tellyawards.com/winners/2025/regional-tv/general-automotive/ford-motor-company-barbershop-f-150/338547/
Silver Telly: https://www.tellyawards.com/winners/2025/regional-tv/general-automotive/ford-motor-company-dare-to-discover-explorer/338625/

05/19/2025

Last week at the Roundtable.

The fight to keep commercial productions in LA/CA and trying to be relevant to the CA Entertainment Tax Incentive is real.

04/30/2025

Calling all our fellow producers, location managers, and production companies: Flossmoor, Illinois is officially open for production! Located just outside Chicago, Flossmoor is ready for your next commercial, series, or feature film. We strongly encourage you to explore Flossmoor for your next project!

Flossmoor is looking to film production as a way to promote the village and its quaint downtown area, but wants to protect residents.

04/24/2025

A screening you don't want to miss! Happy Songs About Unhappy Things screening on May 22 at The Davis Theater. Grab your tickets at the link below.

Happy Songs About Unhappy Things is a groundbreaking new project that aims to disrupt the harmful narratives around mental health. By blending documentary footage, statistics, digital art, and mental health expert testimonials with sensational theatrical performances, Nikki Lynette invites us into a...

04/16/2025

NEW WORK ALERT!!!

Agency - Havas Chicago

Production - Quriosity
Director - Michael Maes
Executive Producer - Qadree Holmes & Alicia Maes
Senior Producer - Margie Ayala
Production Supervisor - Tia Marie
DP - Randall Brown
Gaffer - Dave Pawela
Key Grip - Joe Gajewski
Food Stylist - Cindy Melin
Production Designer - Lorrie Jamiolkowski
SFX - Scott Coleman
Rep - Sarah Gitersonke, SG+ Reps

Post - Quriosity
Editor - Matt Tarr
Post Producer - Margie Ayala
VFX - Kyle Deslo, Third Beacon
GFX - Levi Reardon
Colorist - Mary Perrino, ColorNation
Audio - Noisefloor

04/15/2025

So happy to announce our newest addition to the Quriosity roster, Sophia Banks!

Known for her work in feature films and long-form TV series, as well as commercials and fashion films, L.A. based Sophia Banks has joined the directorial roster at Quriosity Productions. Banks made a name for herself in advertising circles with her breakthrough film for the fashion designer Christia...