Bee Squared Productions, LLC

06/10/2026

The Tunnel | A Short Thriller

What happens when the other side is not like the other side?

06/09/2026

We're about to enter a classic summer weather pattern:
hot, humid, and stormy.

Captured this drone shot as storms rolled over northern Peoria on Monday.

According to the National Weather Service, we are in for more severe weather this week with Thursday looking more concerning...

Wednesday will be our hottest day of the week, temperatures in the 90s and heat index values pushing 100°.

They are predicting a few strong to severe storms are possible late Wednesday afternoon and evening.

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Thursday is the day the Mets are watching most closely.

The weather ingredients are coming together for potentially severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail & a few possible tornadoes.

Enjoy the sunshine as it comes, stay hydrated, and make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts before Thursday arrives.

06/05/2026

Summertime Chi sunsets 🌅

05/11/2026

Breaking Down Iconic: A Short Film Pt 1

Let’s get into these shots…

The beauty of filmmaking is finding poetry in everyday spaces. Every frame in ICONIC was intentional.

For this film, leaned heavily into low-angle compositions, shallow depth of field, and warm orange-toned color grading to make the construction feel cinematic and ideally, it became another cast member, instead of chaotic noise.

The dandelion intro symbolizing peace and serenity then jumping right Into the construction mayhem to the sun-flared conversations in the park, to the tight car frames and road closure visuals; every shot was designed to feel alive, grounded, and emotionally textured.

Construction barrels became production design. Detour signs became storytelling devices.

As a director and cinematographer, I wanted ICONIC to feel warm, nostalgic, and real like a community trying to build something meaningful while the world around them keeps shifting.

Look at each photo to read more about the individual shots.

Full film -> https://youtu.be/8WRiKe7NV1g?si=NZ5EbsvgYOftORcz d

05/07/2026

Come fly with me to check out the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park neighborhood.

Set to open during Juneteenth weekend, the Center's campus includes an 8-story museum, a public library, walking trails, event space and most importantly honor our 44th President, Barack Obama.

📍6001 S Stony Island Ave,
South Side, Chicago, Illinois

05/06/2026

Iconic: The Juneteenth Short Film
Thee 2nd Trailer

Synopsis: 🚧 Something’s blocking the celebration…

A construction project.
A ticking clock.
And a historic 2026 Juneteenth festival hanging in the balance.
And only 30 days to pull it off...

Like & Follow the The YANI Collective page to learn more about this year's celebration!!

🎥 & 🎶 Yours Truly🫶

The cover photo

05/06/2026

2026 Juneteenth Fest Is 'ICONIC' 🔥

From The Return of The Fashion Show 📸

The Addition of Central Illinois Friends Health and Wellness Fair 🩺

All New, First-Ever 'YANI Taste of Juneteenth' 👨🏽‍🍳

But With All That Construction They Sayin' It Ain't Gone Work 🚧 And We Gone Have To Put ALL The Vendors In The Grass!!!!😭

But Check It Out Though...

Shout Out To Bee Squared Productions, LLC and Brett Brooks For The Visual!

04/12/2026

The Cherry Blossoms 🌸 are in full bloom in Chicago.

A telltale sign of all things Spring and warmer, longer days ahead.

02/11/2026

Some melodies never fade.

They just get interrupted.

The Interruption of Melody Premiere - Valentine's Day 2026

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For more short films subscribe -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLf81Y88u5mJrJ6CjvlkR-63R3NJcwsqt

08/30/2025

What happens when a wall in the park turns into a disappearing act?