Episode 5
Strategy with Jim Vendiola
m is a Filipino-American filmmaker whose work frequently explores heartache, longing, liminality, eros, and pathos. A three-time Newcity Film 50 honoree, his feature debut, HOMESICK, is currently in development with Chicago Film Project.
“The Work” is a Chicago-based, film-focused, interview series with the goal of stimulating substantive one-on-one conversations about Chicago film and the filmmaking process. Fellow Chicago filmmakers, and co-creators, Curtis Matzke and Bradley Powell will serve as host of the upcoming series of ten interviews that will comprise The Work’s inaugural season. The impetus for the interview series started during the COVID lockdown as an informal conversation between friends.
Episode 6
Strongly Held Beliefs with Michu Hilmy
Mishu currently lives in Chicago where he writes, directs, and produces films of various lengths through his production company OHH MAYBE. Prior to filmmaking, he had spent the past decade desperately seeking validation in a profoundly unsuccessfu...
Episode 7
The Producer’s Philosphy with Grace Hahn
Grace is a Chicago-based producer whose first feature film, PRINCESS CYD [from writer/director Stephen Cone], is now available for streaming via Hulu, Amazon, and Criterion Channel. Her second feature ONCE UPON A RIVER [writer/director Haroula R...
Episode 9
Collaboration with Emily Lape
Emily has been involved in the film industry for over a decade. Primarily known for her acting roles, Mercy's Girl is Emily's first film as a filmmaker, director, and producer. In 2015, Emily started Three Stones Pictures under her production company Secon...
