Optimus
Optimus is a full spectrum production and post-production company in Chicago.
Autism Rocks. Congratulations on the Gold Pencil at the 2026 One Show
Client: Eurofarma / Unicorns & Unicorns / Cherab Foundation
Agency: Area 23 & FCB Brasil
Production Company: Bodega Studios & Asteróide Films
Music / Sound Production Company: Canja Audio Culture & Storefront Music
Post-Production Company: Optimus
Editor: Colin Loughlin
EP: Tracy Spera
Colorist: Paul Galati
Designer: Connor Luczak
Assistant Editor: Sam Dunlap
Assistant Editor: Carly Avles
Here’s to another 50 years of the Memorial Tournament!
Client: Workday
Talent: Rob Lowe
Agency: Ogilvy
Executive Creative Director: Chris Turner
Executive Creative Director: Christine Montaquila
Associate Producer: Frances Beedon
Executive Producer: Mary Cheney
Account Director: Rachel Marquardt
Post-Production: Optimus
Editor: Tim Cahill
Assistant Editor: Lauryn Smith
Senior Audio Mixer: Zach Scheitlin
Creative Director: Tyler Nelson
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
Operations: David Pfeifer
EP: Joanna Woods
EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar
PGA TOUR
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
Best Surgeons. Amazing Nurses. Remarkable Care.
Another amazing collaboration with our friends at Mower for Novant Health!
Client: Novant HeNovant HealthMower
SVP Mower Agencyector: Andy Mamott
Associate Creative Director: VJ Ortiz
Producer: VJ Ortizothman
Post: Optimus
Editor: Angelo VaOptimus | Chicagostant Editor: Chris Shepard
Assistant EditChris Shepardh
Director of Finishlauryn smithoren
ECD: Michael CiacciarelGlen Norenler NelsMichael Ciacciarelliaul Galati
Senior Audio Mixer: Zach ScheitlinPaul GalatiAudio Mixer: Harrison Gill
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
EP: Joanna Woods
EP/Managing °°Helen°° Brian Hrastar
06/01/2026
Cheers to another amazing AICP Meet. Drink. Talk!
Some more fun with our friends for !
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Producer: Meezahn Senbetta
Designer: Spencer Seibert
05/26/2026
Please join us for this AICP event hosted with the City of Chicago, the Illinois Film Office , and the Illinois Production Alliance.
Chicago Cultural Center Chicago, IL
Wednesday, May 27 • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aicp-midwest-presents-the-40-frontier-tickets-1988641013805
05/14/2026
The room looks a lot better when women are running it.
From EPs to founders to heads of production, these are the women making things happen, protecting talent, pushing creative forward, building companies, and opening doors for the next generation.
Their advice? Take the room. Stay loud. Know your worth. Don’t wait to feel ready.
SG+ Reps spotlights the women who call the shots, featuring our very own EP’s Tracy Spera and Joanna Woods!
05/13/2026
We are thrilled to join the AICP Awards shortlist for Crayola!
Congratulations to our team and creative partners 🎉
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Director: John X. Carey
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Group CreativAllison Millerison Miller
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Executive Creative DBrian Eden PhotographyExecutive Producer: TodTodd Scheifelee
Post-Production:Optimus | Chicagoitor: Angelo Valencia
Assistant Editor: Lauryn Smlauryn smithDirector of Finish: Glen NorenGlen Norenneer: Harrison Gill
Assocharrisonucer: Helen Diep
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EP/ManaJoanna Woods-Kolano: Brian Hrastar
AssistantBrian HrastarSamantha Dunlap
AssistSamantha DunlapCarly Bickett
Senior Colorist: Kath Raisch
VFX/Finish Assistant: Grace Magar
05/11/2026
Client: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Dayn Day
Director: Stina Lûtz of Agentzoo
Creative Partner:Ogilvy
Creative Director: Allison Bulowlow
Creative DirectoKristen Maniasanias
Sr. Content ProduKelsey Barrentiney Barrentine
Post Credits
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Editor: Jenny Schaye
Assistant Editor: Hugo Escobar
Senior Audio Mixer: Zach ScheitlinPaul Galatiaul GaMichael Ciacciarelliael Ciacciarelli
CD: TyJoanna Woods-KolanoP: Joanna Woods
EP/ManaBrian Hrastarctor: Brian Hrastar
We’re honored to be part of the launch of Drink in America for Coca-Cola. Grateful to our partners at Ogilvy and WPP Open X, and a huge shoutout to Director Paul Dektor of Mayan Productions and the entire crew.
Here’s to optimism, togetherness, and what’s possible when we come together, side by side.
Post Credits
Post-Production: Optimus
Editor: Randy Palmer
Assistant Editor: Hugo Escobar
Associate Audio Mixer: Harrison Gill
Colorist: Paul Galati
Director of Finish: Glen Noren
Animation Director: Luis Mayorga
Designer: Max Dawson
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar
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161 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60611
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |