Film Fair- Workforce Workshop
Doors will open at 8:30 AM for a prompt 9:00 AM start time.
WORKFORCE WORKSHOP
Prepping Your Project for Post
Presented by Journeywork Entertainment
Presenters:
Ana Christian, Editor, Co-Founder Journeywork Entertainment
Ryan Stemple, Colorist, Co-Founder Journeywork Entertainment
Join Journeywork Entertainment for an in-depth, practical workshop designed to demystify the post-production process and prepare your project for success. This session begins with a brief overview of what post-production encompasses, accompanied by a short highlight reel to ground participants in the creative and technical scope of the work.
Participants will gain hands-on insight into building a post-production plan, including:
A sample post-production budget and timeline estimate
A clear rubric outlining the phases of post-production
An overview of typical cost ranges and timelines for each phase
A guided exercise to create a preliminary budget and schedule for different project types (short film, feature, commercial)
Insight into how post-production roles connect across various job sectors, helping attendees identify transferable skills and pathways into the film industry
Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or exploring new career pathways, this workshop offers practical tools and industry insight to help you navigate post-production with clarity and confidence.
About Journeywork Entertainment
Journeywork Entertainment is the equal-partnership brainchild of two fantasy-loving, Chicago-based post-production professionals turned entrepreneurs, united by one goal: to make great content in the Midwest.
ACCESSIBILITY
Mobility Access
The wheelchair accessible entrance, located street level at Garland Court and Randolph Street, leads to the westernmost Randolph Square entry doors which have power assisted opening.
All restrooms and elevators are in the Chicago Cultural Center are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchairs for use in the Chicago Cultural Center are available upon request on a first come, first served basis. Upon arrival, please ask the security officer on duty in the lobby for assistance. The wheelchairs may be used in the building and returned to the security desk when finished. There is not staff available to push the chairs.
Wheelchair accessible seats and seats accessible without stairs are available in the back rows of the Claudia Cassidy Theater.
An accessibility lift and assisted seating are available in the Claudia Cassidy Theater.
An elevator connected to the underground Pedway is located in the Randolph Street Lobby. An elevator located outside the building on the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street also connects to the underground Pedway providing access to the Chicago Cultural Center, the Metra Train Station and the Grant Park Underground Garage.
D/deaf or hard-of-hearing Accessibility
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive hearing devices for the hearing-impaired are available for all public concerts and lectures and feature FM headsets and over-the-head headphones. Please ask the staff or DCASE Volunteer on duty at the event for assistance.
Induction Loop
If you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant that has a T-Coil, feel free to turn it on for any performance, tour, or lecture in Claudia Cassidy Hall!If you use the loop, we would love to hear about your experience—we’re always fine-tuning the system, and all feedback is helpful. Please email dcase@cityofchicago.org
Open Captioning
Open captioning features a text display of the words and sounds heard during a performance or film. We aim to open caption all our films. If you would like to request captioning at an upcoming event please email dcase@cityofchicago.org a minimum of 72 hours before the event.
American Sign Language Interpretation
We offer American Sign Language interpretation by trained interpreters at our larger events. To confirm ASL or request it for smaller events please email dcase@cityofchicago.org a minimum of 72 hours before the event.
To request a tours with ASL interpretation please visit DCASEVolunTours.org and fill out a request form.