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250 testimonials from couples, families, agents, builders, founders, and the people who trusted us with their day. Filter by service below.

Em's documentary about our parish closures in 2024 was a hard story to tell. He told it with grace. The Archdiocese has asked for copies for their archives.
A 30-minute documentary about Pilsen's muralists. Em's footage of artists at work is archival quality. The Smithsonian has expressed interest.
A documentary about KLA veterans who emigrated to Chicago. Em's patience with the subjects — many of whom have PTSD — was remarkable. The film is now archived at a national war museum.
Em made a documentary about Palestinian-American families in Chicago. The footage of the elders is now their grandchildren's inheritance.
Em's 35-minute documentary about Irish dance schools in Chicago helped one of the schools win a James Beard equivalent of a dance award. The film traveled with it.
Em's documentary about three Arab women founders in Chicago STEM is being used by my university's gender studies program as required viewing.
Em made a 27-minute documentary about Albanian immigrants in Chicago. A major history museum has acquired a copy for their permanent collection.
Em filmed a documentary about my family's 100-year history in winemaking. We use it in our distributor pitches. They tell us no other winery has anything like it.
Em's documentary about Iraqi-American artists in Chicago is being shown at three universities this academic year. The reach has been beyond what I imagined.
Em filmed interviews with 14 elder members of our community for a long-form documentary project. Four have since passed. The footage is irreplaceable.
Em's documentary about Syrian families resettling in Chicago premiered at the an independent theater. Sold out two screenings. Funded our next two years of operations.
A 22-minute film about Italian-American Chicago. Em's footage in the old Taylor Street neighborhood — what is left of it — is a historical document now.
Em filmed a documentary about domestic violence survivors in the Albanian community. He protected every subject's identity while still telling their story. The film won an Emmy nomination.
A 14-minute mission documentary about our north side branch. Em's portraits of the kids are heart-breaking. We used the film in our $2M capital campaign.
Em's 18-minute film about three Albanian-American female doctors is now required viewing at a major medical school's diversity orientation.
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