Making The Chicago Connection
Behind the scenes of a crime thriller inspired by true events
Laughs between takes under the work lights.
The Film Crew van, ready to roll.
Badge on, ready for the next scene.
Night shoot in the yellow tunnel.
Camera and boom in the detectives' case room.
Tight quarters: camera and sound in the case room.
Going over the script before the take.
Order up at the kitchen window.
Boom overhead for an outdoor scene.
Slate on the monitor.
Kitchen scene on the monitor.
Pure attitude in the makeup room.
Making an entrance at the café door.
Scene 21, take 1. Clap!
Behind the bar.
Wide shot of the bar scene.
A stakeout through the café window.
Mic check before the take.
A smiley face on a fogged-up window.
Sound, sound, sound, Matt Minge 200% focused on sound, and more sound.
The production van.
The production van.
Shooting a scene during the solar eclipse, once in a lifetime light set up.
Executive producer Carl Novakovich reviewing the script.
Team Effort
Collaboration in action
Director and executive director arguing, on camera.
Character Portrait
Detective Sandoval
Action!
Intense moment filming
Production Meeting
Planning the next shot
Lighting Setup
Creating the mood
Costume Details
90s police attire
Key Scene
Capturing the intensity
Props & Evidence
Period-accurate details
Between Takes
Cast preparation
City Backdrop
Chicago architecture
Sound Recording
Capturing dialogue
Full Portrait
Character in action
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Video Backstage
Behind The Scenes Short
The Chicago Connection
Behind The Scenes Short
The Chicago Connection