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WE’RE FEATURED!

TwentyOne38 Studios is honored to be featured in the latest cover story from Chicago News Weekly, “VIBES: On Their Own Frequency.”

Being recognized alongside such an incredible group of Chicago creatives is truly special. We’re continuing to create, lead, and build on our own frequency, and we’re just getting started. 🎥✨

A huge thank you to @chicagonewsweekly, @lauramillerpens, and @directorsouthside for bringing this story to life.

Read the full cover story in the latest edition of Chicago News Weekly!

#2138Studios #ChicagoCreatives #ChicagoNewsWeekly #OnOurOwnFrequency taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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24 days ago

This bliss won’t last forever…

Sin and Bones. November 15, 2026
Only on @theblkscript

Writer/Director: @mrblakemartin
Starring @devonlamontt @themonalita
Appearances by @iamronrussell @watchphippswork

Executive Producers
- @mrblakemartin
- @tstarks_
- @paris2124
- @2138studios

1st AD/Associate Producer: @lataryionperry

- Lead Producer: @2138studios

- Director of Photography: @ausnap360 @jacklawrenc.e
1st AC: @whycloudnine

- Digital Imaging Technician (DIT): @patrickscinema
- Gaffer: @qutheantihero
- Production Sound: @phdworking
- Key Hair Stylist: @chassidymickale
- Key Makeup Artist: @bold_personality_beauty
- Costume Designer: @mrblakemartin
- Art Department: @theivythatgrewfromconcrete
- Female Intimacy Coordinator: @jazi_jayz
- Male Intimacy Coordinator: @aubree.bravo

-Set Photography: @mike_jue
- Lead PA: @aubree.bravo
-Producers Assistant: @_famous.jayy_

Post-Production
- Editor / Colorist: @cora_vh
- Music Supervisor / Composer: @mrkeyemupceo

Directing Interns: @ronniehudsonii @takeishashanklin @tyriek_smith

Sponsors: @mcm_chicago @__theeunicorn @officiallycort @debonairmen_ @londonvsreese @thehoodflorist79 @benaiah.1sttime @2138studios taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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5 days ago

FIRST LOOK | SIN AND BONES

What happens when two people share the same bed, the same moments, the same intimacy…but walk away with two completely different versions of what it all meant?

One calls it an escape. The other calls it love.

I’m excited to share the first official stills from my newest film, Sin and Bones, starring @themonalita as Brooke and @devonlamontt as Saint. With appearances from @iamronrussell and @watchphippswork.

There is so much happening beneath the surface of this story. Desire. Power. Vulnerability. Pride. And that uncomfortable space between what someone is willing to give and what another person desperately wants to receive.
We officially wrapped production this week, and seeing these images reminds me of exactly why I wanted to tell this story.

I’m incredibly proud of what our cast and crew created together.

For now, here’s your first look inside the world of Sin and Bones.

And trust me, there’s a whole lot more to this story than what you’re seeing.

Writer/Director/Producer: @mrblakemartin
Executive Producers: @mrblakemartin @2138studios @tstarks_ @paris2124
Co-DOP: @ausnap360 @jacklawrenc.e
1st AD: @lataryionperry
Gaffer: @qutheantihero
Still Photography: @mike_jue
Key Hair: @chassidymickale
Key Makeup: @bold_personality_beauty
Key PA: @aubree.bravo
Costume Designer: @mrblakemartin
Art Department: @theivythatgrewfromconcrete taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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10 days ago

THAT’S A WRAP ON SIN AND BONES.

And what a process this has been.

There’s the movie you write. The movie you imagine. The movie you plan for weeks. And then there’s the movie that happens when a group of incredibly talented people show up, bring their gifts to the table, and somehow make it better than what existed in your head.

That was Sin and Bones.

This team WORKED. Long days. Tight turnarounds. Last-minute adjustments. Problem solving in real time. Moving lights, resetting rooms, changing looks, chasing shots, protecting performances—and then getting up and doing it all over again.

And they did it with care.

I watched people go beyond their job titles because they wanted the FILM to win. I watched my actors dig deeper and deeper into these characters. I watched departments support other departments. I watched people solve problems before I even knew there was a problem.

That’s filmmaking.

As a director, every production teaches me something new. This one taught me even more about trust—trusting my actors, trusting my crew, trusting the process, and continuing to learn how to trust my own instincts.

I walked onto this production with a script.
I walked away with a film.

To every single person who touched Sin and Bones—cast, crew, producers, executive producers, glam, production assistants, everyone behind the scenes—THANK YOU. You worked your asses off, and I hope when you finally see this film, you see yourselves in it too.

Because we made this together.
Production is officially WRAPPED.
Now…let’s edit a movie!

SIN AND BONES
Written & Directed by Blake Martin

Executive Producers: @tstarks_ @paris2124 @2138studios @mrblakemartin

1st AD & Associate Producer: @lataryionperry
Directors of Photography: @ausnap360 @jacklawrenc.e

Images by the incomparable @mike_jue

#film #filmmaking #blackfilmmakers by @2138studios

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11 days ago

Ready to bring the vision to life. 🎬✨

Day 2 of shooting Sin & Bones is officially underway, and the energy on set is unmatched. From the final prep to the first “action,” every moment is a reminder that something special is in the making.

A huge shoutout to our incredible cast and crew for bringing their passion, creativity, and dedication to set every single day. Great stories are built by great teams, and we’re grateful to be creating this one together!

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look before the cameras start rolling. Stay locked in, this is only the beginning. 🔥

Written & Directed by: @MrBlakeMartin
Produced by: @2138Studios
1st AD: @lataryionperry
Director Of Photography:@jacklawrenc.e

Starring:
Brooke: @themonalita
Saint: @devonlamontt

#BlakeMartin #2138Studios #SinAndBones #BehindTheScenes #FilmSet taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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13 days ago

Day One- DONE!

Day two- let’s go! by @2138studios

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13 days ago

A few quick images from Day One of Sin and Bones!

And I really don’t know how else to say it: it was perfect.
The energy. The performances. The crew. The images we captured. The way everybody showed up ready to WORK.

There are days on set where you spend the whole day chasing the movie you had in your head.

Yesterday, I watched the movie in my head come to life right in front of me.

And somehow… it might be even better.

Day One in the books. 🎬

Sin and Bones is officially becoming a real thing.
And whew… y’all are not ready for Brooke and Saint.

Photos by the incomparable @mike_jue taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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13 days ago

🏀🎤 HYPE IN THE STREETS!

Rocko caught up with Lauren Foster at OTD Elite Chicago to talk hoops, energy, and the culture! 🔥

Chicago showed OUT and @TheHypeMagazine was in the building catching it all. 🎥💯

👇🏾 Who brought the MOST HYPE to OTD Elite?

#HypeInTheStreets #TheHypeMagazine
#OTDElite
#ChicagoCulture
#RockoVisual by @2138studios

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2 months ago

@sobriety.club x @youaremore988 💜

📷 @infamous.photos // 📽 @_ryanforever

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2 months ago

Chicago. On set. Somewhere between real life and the storyline. 🎬

Spent today at @2138studios stepping into the world of @kueen_jaya’s next visual, playing a role I know pretty well: myself.

Executive Director of Media & Culture for THE HYPE MAGAZINE. Sitting beside Kueen. Cameras rolling. An interview woven right into the scene.

And when the cameras weren’t rolling for the video, ours were. We captured some BTS, a little short-form and a glimpse into the artist behind what’s coming next.

“Essence of HipHop” is the soundtrack to this glimpse. The record we were actually shooting? I’ll let Kueen tell you about that when it’s time.

Get familiar with Kueen Jayashari. You’ll be seeing more of her around here.

🎥 @shaqqmtv

#KueenJayashari #TheHypeMagazine #ChicagoMusic #EssenceOfHipHop taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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2 months ago

Introducing the Route 66 Lounge. Same warm wood paneling. Same cinematic energy. Entirely new vibe. A curated listening room with a gallery wall, vintage speakers, a glass and gold coffee table, and seating that makes every frame feel like a magazine cover.

Two looks. One scene. Your choice when you book.

Now live at 2138studios.com

#2138Studios #SpectrumStudio #Route66Lounge #ChicagoStudio #ContentCreationStudio taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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2 months ago

A lot of laughs, no filter and gems dropped!

@ceokookie is Open with theNSider!

New episode, LIVE NOW!! #linkinbio taken in Chicago, Illinois by @2138studios

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