Camera Ambassador

We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the 33rd annual Chicago Underground film festival (CUFF). Cuff continues to be one of the most innovative and accessible platforms for those interested in making, experiencing, and discussing underground art. The Festival starts September 23rd and goes through September 27th. You can get your passes via the link in their bio!! CUFF

“Go Together”

Big thanks to Cinema Femme © Cinema Femme Kinowerks for highlighting our very own Erica Duffy along side so many other Chicago creatives who are breaking barriers all in their own way!!

“Breaking barriers looks like creating an industry where things are more accessible to all, and creating systems that are kinder and more sustainable. Creating a space for those who may not come from a traditional background, even if it means
doing things a different way” -ED

Cover photo by: Michelle Kaffo of Organic Headshots
Cover Design by: Grover Derupe of Kinowerks
Check out the full article at the link in our bio.

Our Flanders Scientific, Inc. XMP270 is a 26.5” UHD resolution, QD-OLED HDR reference monitor designed for color-critical applications in both production and post-production environments. With our built in 26v plate you can power this exclusively with a gold mount battery. If using with our Bolt 6 LT Teradek systems, power can pass through the Teradek | Creative Solutions for a super portable operation for those on the go productions. The XMP270 is particularly well-suited for HDR and SDR monitoring needs, including Dolby Vision mastering. Check it out for your next production.

The Teradek Bolt 6 LT Max is a high-performance wireless video system that allows for the transmission and reception of video signals with a range of up to 5,000 feet! It supports UHD 4K30 HDR video with 10-bit 4:2:2 HDR and features a bright OLED display. The system features improved metadata, range, and compatibility over its predecessors, and it supports HDMI/SDI cross conversion. Our base kit includes one transmitter, one receiver and an Array Antenna, with the option to add on more receivers as needed! And each unit comes with a gold mount plate for a high-capacity power option. This system must be paired with Bolt 6 LT Max units to achieve the mentioned specifications, but is cross-compatible with other Bolt 4K and Bolt 6 devices! Give us an email to see if this is a good fit for your next project. [email protected]

Our ARRI Enso set is one of the most flexible and forward-thinking sets of lenses out there. Designed from a similar base look as Signatures; Well-resolving and high contrast with intentional and specific aberration, meant to dial in evocative and textural imagery while maintaining the resolution and performance you might need for contemporary exhibition, they really shine when you add their proprietary vintage elements to the back. The elements are more than diffusion filters, they’re bespoke glass elements designed to fundamentally alter a lens’s character, not just add diffusion.Email us at [email protected] to set up a test.

Next week we are cohosting Lights Camera Afro. A hands-on textured hair masterclass for Chicago film crew, HMU artists, and advocates. Learn cornrowing, braiding, and on-set care.

For the first time in Chicago, the local film community is coming together for an immersive, hands-on exploration of inclusivity and craft on set.

We are super excited for this one. Please bring a refillable water container to stay hydrated throughout the day. Light refreshments and all mannequin heads, styling tools, and practice materials will be provided on site.

Link In Our Bio to Sign Up.

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight to celebrate the start of XL Film Festival with a panel hosted by Jaime Black of Dynasty Podcasts featuring Adia Ivey Sanicole Jessica Tolliver Eric Almond

This panel brings together talents from Chicago’s film communities to speak on building a successful creative team to bring your film to life!

Filmmaker Adia Ivey, Director Eric Almond, Writer and Director Sanicole, and DP Jessica Tolliver share best practices for team-building from their own careers, including finding creative collaborators, developing impactful industry partnerships, crafting a successful film operation in Chicago, and more.

This free panel is presented by Camera Ambassador and Dynasty Podcasts and serves as a kickoff to this year’s XL Fest.
RSVP WITH THE LINK IN OUR BIO!!

🎬 Just in case you missed Filmscape Chicago this year and didn’t get your hands on one of the 2026 Camera Ambassador totes bags, be sure to ask about them at your next prep! 👜 We have been loving seeing these in the wild these last few weeks! This year, we partnered with the incredible Grey Vanderwoude who designed the stunning front for the bag. Support your local rental house and carry your batteries, scripts, fruit snacks, and more with this handy tote. See you at prep!