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Virtual production studio and services in Chicago’s western burbs. Now open for studio tours and bookings.

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Looking to build a sustainable career in the arts? Get ready for the next Forge event: The Art of the Pivot! Hosted by @Charter.film's Executive Producer @therealangiegaffney, This will be a panel discussion with industry veterans on building a sustainable and fulfilling career in the fast-paced and always changing world of film. Seating is limited so make sure to grab your tickets while you can at the link in our bio!

#chicagofilm #productioncompany #videoproduction #filmmaker #futureoffilm by @forgevirtualstudios

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It's an honor to have our documentary "The Second Run" nominated for the 2026 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. Working with @mattwilhelmbmx to tell his story was incredible and we are so proud of this project.

Interested in watching for yourself? Check it out at the link in our bio!

Thank you to all of our crew for all of your hard work and craftsmanship in making this incredible film.

Director - Jason Knade
Producer - Angie Gaffney // @realangiegaffney
Executive Producer - Drew English // @drewenglish
Executive Producer - Connor Rowan
Production Coordinator - Matt Gandler // @mattgandler

Director of photography - Cody Hilliard // @cody.coco
1st Assistant Camera - Eva June // @evadjune

Gaffer - Carlos Cabrera-Mayol // @ccmayol
Gaffer - Seth Oberle // @whats_the_gaffer
Key Grip - Caitlyn Spiritus @spirituscaitlyn
Grip - Allison Trinklein // @allisontrinklein

Virtual Production Supervisor - Michael Lister
Virtual Production Assistant - Ricky Bolt

Production Designer - Heather Kulmann
Art Assistant - Mia Lipsitz // @lipsitzfilm

HMU/Wardrobe - Rebecca Seweryn // @rmseweryn

Sound Mixer - Dustin Berta // @dustinguished_audio

Key PA - Joelle Velez // @the.joelle.show

Editor - Jason Knade
Colorist - Alexia Salingaros // @alexia_films
Sound Designer - Matteo Fioriti // @fioriti

Shot on @reddigitalcinema V Raptor X 8K VV at @forgevirtualstudios using @stypetv RedSpy camera tracking

#documentaryfilm #shortfilm #emmynominee #chicagofilm #bmxlife by @forgevirtualstudios

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We built Forge Virtual Studios to help filmmakers, agencies and marketers dream bigger with fewer headaches.

It’s not just about the technology. It’s about what it makes possible: more creative control, less stress, and stunning results you can see in real time.

To get an overview of Forge, visit our summer landing page at the link in our bio. And if you’d like to learn more about what how Forge could be the perfect spot for your next big production, reach out to our team today to schedule a 1-on-1 deep dive.

#VirtualProduction #CreateWithoutLimits #ForgeVirtualStudios by @forgevirtualstudios

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Blue hour, without the 4AM Call time. That's the magic of virtual production.

No more rushing setups to get the shot before you lose light; your G&E team will thank you.

#chicagofilm #futureoffilm #virtualproduction #filmmaker #createwithoutlimits by @forgevirtualstudios

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Forge’s Next event is coming up next Tuesday, time to meet our panelists for The Art of the Pivot: @yes_itsnatasha, @aimytien, and @michaelrmims!

Read our panelists full bios and reserve your seat for this free event today at the link in our bio!

#filmproduction #filmmakers #chicagofilm #womeninfilm #onsetlife taken in Forge Virtual Studios by @forgevirtualstudios

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Three months of Forge events already?!?! We've had a great time hosting some amazing meetups with the Chicagoland film community. From workshops to panels, we've had opportunities for learning, growth, and practice with topics and tech at the forefront of filmmaking.

Looking to get involved? Follow us across socials to stay up to date with the latest events and news from Forge Virtual Studios and check out our event calendar on our website for more details at the link in our bio!

#chicagofilm #productioncompany #filmmaker #virtualproduction #futureoffilm by @forgevirtualstudios

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Whether you're a recent grad looking to break in to the industry or an experienced veteran looking to make a change, The Art of the Pivot is the event for you! We'll be meeting with industry experts to hear their advice for building sustainable and fulfilling creative careers. Seating is limited so grab your tickets at the link in our bio! by @forgevirtualstudios

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We want to take a moment to highlight and extend our thanks to the amazing guides of Forge's first ever Virtual Production Jam. If you attended and had a blast, it was thanks to these three masters of the craft for their flexibility, enthusiasm. and sharing their knowledge of virtual production.

Thank you
@sirvontease
@Julian.Nisenboim
and Forge's very own Michael Lister by @forgevirtualstudios

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That's a wrap on our first Virtual Production Jam at Forge! Our first installment featured summer fun, with a BBQ and camping setup, allowing participants to explore both 2D plates and 3D Unreal environments. We're so thankful to everyone who came out and made this such a success. Thanks to all the enthusiasm around this event, we're excited to announce VP Jam 2, October 24th, 2026! VP Jam is an event focused on getting hands on with some of the best virtual production tech available today! Whether you've been around virtual production for years or you're looking to try it for the first time, this event is for everyone!

Tickets for VP Jam 2 are now available at the link in our bio!

#chicagofilm #virtualproduction #futureoffilm #filmmaker #ForgedAtForge by @forgevirtualstudios

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Shout out to the all the production designers and art departments out there for taking our worlds and making them feel real. Set decoration isn't just putting the pieces in place, it's making them feel like they've always been there.

#productiondesing #setbuild #virtualproduction #chicagofilm #filmmaker by @forgevirtualstudios

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Rain or shine, we can make it do both.

#chicagofilm #videoproduction #filmmaker #ForgedAtForge #virtualproduction by @forgevirtualstudios

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We are excited to be able to share the incredible story of @mattwilhelmbmx in the latest documentary from Charter, “The Second Run”. We are incredibly grateful to Matt for trusting us with telling his life story. Want to see the full film? You can watch it now at the link in our bio!

Shoutout to the amazing crew who worked tirelessly to bring this project to life:

Director - Jason Knade
Producer - Angie Gaffney // @realangiegaffney
Executive Producer - Drew English // @drewenglish
Executive Producer - Connor Rowan
Production Coordinator - Matt Gandler // @mattgandler

Director of photography - Cody Hilliard // @cody.coco
1st Assistant Camera - Eva June // @evadjune

Gaffer - Carlos Cabrera-Mayol // @ccmayol
Gaffer - Seth Oberle // @whats_the_gaffer
Key Grip - Caitlyn Spiritus @spirituscaitlyn
Grip - Allison Trinklein // @allisontrinklein

Virtual Production Supervisor - Michael Lister
Virtual Production Assistant - Ricky Bolt

Production Designer - Heather Kulmann
Art Assistant - Mia Lipsitz // @lipsitzfilm

HMU/Wardrobe - Rebecca Seweryn // @rmseweryn

Sound Mixer - Dustin Berta // @dustinguished_audio

Key PA - Joelle Velez // @the.joelle.show

Editor - Jason Knade
Colorist - Alexia Salingaros // @alexia_films
Sound Designer - Matteo Fioriti // @fioriti

Shot on @reddigitalcinema V Raptor X 8K VV at @forgevirtualstudios using @stypetv RedSpy camera tracking

#documentaryfilm #shortfilm #filmmaker #chicagofilm #bmxlife taken in Forge Virtual Studios by @forgevirtualstudios

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