Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Dynasty Podcasts visits CineCity Studios to connect with Vincent Shade, CineCity's Director of Media and Cinematic Development.Shade shares CineCity's role in Chicago film industries, and details the myriad of services the studio and film hub offers to productions across movies, TV, commercials, and more. The Director of Media and Cinematic Development also speaks on CineCircle's mission of supporting the next generation of filmmakers and offers his outlook for the future of film productions in Chicago.

Three visual professionals, Sarah Minnie (Head of Artist Development and Production at OTV | Open Television), McKenzie Chinn (Director, 'A Real One'), and Armin Korsos (Founder, Director at Caymanite, Founder at Filmmaker Friday Chicago), come together for DIY Filmmaking In Chicago, a Dynasty Panelcasts conversation recorded at Soho House Chicago.The creators delve into the art and business elements of independent filmmaking, and the work that goes into both sides of the equation. They also discuss the filmmaking community and resources available in Chicago, share tips for promotion and distribution, and more.

Brian Siedband and Gordy Sang, Co-Founders and Co-CCOs at Quality Meats Creative, join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about what goes into running an independent creative agency.The co-founders speak on the growth of and positive reception to Quality Meats, detail what makes a client a good fit for the agency, and share their reaction to Quality Meats being named ADWEEK's 2024 Small Agency of the Year.

Geletka+ founder John Geletka guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Chicago-based creative agency.Geletka recalls his extensive creative industry experience and details the agency's pandemic-era origins. He also shares what clients get from working with Geletka+ and speaks on the the agency's Rare Sightings production division.

Shelby Georgis, Partner and CCO at creative house HLK, visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the agency's new Chicago location.Georgis shares what led to the St. Louis​ firm opening a Chicago office, and offers her take on the Midwestern work ethic. The Partner and CCO​ also talks about the impact of in-person work on younger professionals, reveals what sets HLK apart from other agencies, and more.

Three Chicago business leaders come together for a Dynasty Panelcasts event on Breaking Into Chicago Tech at Soho House Chicago.Sophie Sturdevant, Director, Content Marketing at Intersect Illinois, Trenton Dunn, Director, ThinkChicago at World Business Chicago, and Tifair Hamed, Chief Growth Officer at P33 speak about the state of Chicago tech, and how new talent can enter the city's tech industries.The panelists also reveal how they got their start in Chicago tech, share their thoughts on how quantum computing will impact the city's business and economic ecosystems, and more.

SOMOS Hospitality Group Managing Partner​ Germán González visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about River North hotspots UMMO ​and Loft 22.González delves into the vibes of Loft 22, from the deliberate music selection to the patron experience to the design work via Studio K Creative​. The Managing Partner​ also speaks on UMMO's Italian fusion menu, SOMOS Hospitality Group​'s ambitious plans for the near future, and more.

Talent buyers from some of Chicago’s premier live music venues join a Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago to share insights for artists looking to get booked for live shows.Dan Apodaca, Senior Talent Buyer at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall and Brent Heyl, Director of Music at 16" On Center(Empty Bottle, Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, and more) share how they find artists to book for their respective venues. The talent buyers also detail what goes into their role beyond just booking talent, reveal what artists can do in their own careers to get on a venue’s radar, and more.

Dynasty Podcasts partners with the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) for From The Ground Up: In Conversation With Leaders In Chicago's DIY Music Scene, recorded at DePaul University.House Calls Co-founder & Creative Director Drew Conner and Bookclub Co-Founders Cam Stacey and Kevante “K.O.” Weakley join DMBO Co-President Madison Manor and Dynasty Podcasts' Jaime Black for a live panel on what goes into working as independent operators in Chicago's live music community.The panel shares insights into managing an independent venue, as Bookclub does, as well as operating without a set venue, as House Calls does. The speakers also discuss artist and audience relations, navigating local government red tape as music professionals, and more.Produced with DMBO (Madison Manor, Via Epstein, Adriana Kelly, and Abby Cavaness), House Calls, Bookclub, and Gaby Dupont for Dynasty Podcasts.

LaShun Tines checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his career as a designer and creative director.Tines speaks about the goals of his annual Art Of Blackness event, the importance of supporting other creatives, and how he broke into the tech space in Chicago.

Chicago creator Keez Carter checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the parts of the city you might not have seen.Carter details how he developed his @richoffimpact​ channel on TikTok, and how his online brand grew out of showcasing restaurants and other parts of Chicago that tourists and even some locals never visit. The social media creator also delves into breaking stereotypes that are often unfairly attributed to Chicago.

Visual creator Tobi Abawonse checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to share insights into his architecture-focused photography and filmmaking work.Abawonse speaks about his recently completed project shooting 180 short architectural films, detailing the behind the scenes work that went into producing and completing such an ambitious body of work.

In a Dynasty Panelcasts event recorded at Soho House Chicago, social creator Grace Andrews, DJ/podcaster/event producer Sherm In The Booth, and video producer Eddie Supa come together to share their strategies for monetizing their creative crafts.The trio of creatives share insights into their business strategies, including how they price their services, connecting with the right audiences and clients for paid opportunities, and more.

Filmmaker and entrepreneur Armin Korsos visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about his work cultivating community among Chicago’s film talent with his monthly Filmmaker Friday meetup series, which includes collaborations with Chicago's DCASE office and more.Korsos also details his ambitious directorial projects with his Caymanite company, as well as his mobile cinematography work with the Stealth One mobile rig for his Dynamic Camera Systems operation.

In a panel recorded at Soho House Chicago, three of Chicago's top Creative Directors come together to share insights into their creative process.Chad Ingram, Executive Creative Director @ FCB Chicago, Alex Zamiar, Group Creative Director @ Highdive, and Katie Bero, Group Creative Director @ DDB speak about notable client campaigns and what made them work, how each of them approaches creativity in work, and advice they'd give to fellow creatives seeking inspiration in their own projects.

In a Dynasty Panelcasts event recorded at Soho House Chicago, social media professionals Sarah Yi (@agirlaboutchicago) and sisters Lizzie and Catherine Everett (@twosauced) share insights into their careers as creators and influencers.The panelists share their approaches to building their online audiences, reveal how they develop working relationships with restaurants and hospitality brands, weigh in on whether the influencer space is overcrowded, and more.

House music DJ, dance music producer, and trustee for the Chicago Chapter Board for the Recording Academy Dani Deahl and Jeff Becker, partner at Swanson Martin & Bell LLP, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss their work in helping get HB 4875 passed into Illinois law.The law makes the act of producing unauthorized content utilizing a person’s likeness in the state of Illinois, a protective measure in the largely unregulated age of AI.Deahl and Becker speak on their work in advocating for artists’ rights in Springfield in front of the Illinois General Assembly, dig into the parallels between the digital chaos around generative AI and the Napster moment at the turn of the century, and speak on how AI is impacting the creative process for artists.

Jason Lesniewicz, Senior Director Cultural Tourism at Choose Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reflect on the city's highlights in 2023.Lesniewicz speaks on the past year in Chicago, reflecting on everything from the state of the local F&B industries to the value of exploring the city’s diverse neighborhoods to the importance of Chicago’s performing arts. He also offers insight into what the city offers to both creative communities and local, national, and international businesses.The Senior Director Cultural Tourism reflects on some of Chicago’s notable wins in 2023, including being ranked Best Big City in the U.S. for the seventh consecutive year by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as well as the economic impact of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in Chicago.Lesniewicz also previews notable events happening in Chicago in 2024, including Chicago Restaurant Week, Chicago Theatre Week, CIVL Fest, the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and more.

Jen Dorman, Executive Creative Director at Critical Mass, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk agency life, AI, and the changing shape of social media in the 2020s.Dorman discusses Critical Mass' Trailhead and AIR initiatives, with the former offering internal growth opportunities for both students and career-changers and the latter redesigning the Artist-In-Residency experience. The ECD also speaks on the power of collaboration both within the nationwide Critical Mass offices and across the aisle with other agencies, and shares that the agency is currently hiring.

LaForce Baker, VP, Community Impact at World Business Chicago guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk business development in Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods.Baker speaks on World Business Chicago's Small Business Tech Symposium event, happening Tuesday, November 14th at Polsky Exchange North, and shares how the event will benefit Chicago's small business owners and South and West Side communities with tech-focused learnings. The World Business Chicago VP also shares challenges businesses in those neighborhoods face, and reveals how developer support will benefit South and West Side communities by attracting both local and national businesses.