ABOUT THE FILM
ABOUT THE FILM
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THE BIG IDEA
THE BIG IDEA
WHY CHICAGO, WHY NOW?
WHY CHICAGO, WHY NOW?
VISUAL APPROACH & TONE
VISUAL APPROACH & TONE
THE TEAM
THE TEAM
PRODUCERPeter WokwiczPositron Capital ManagementPeter Wokwicz is a founder, CEO, and CIO with a career building and leading innovations across software, hardware, AI, robotics, aerospace, and blockchain. He is now CEO of a family office with the guiding principle that every endeavor must be "fun and good for the world." He is driving cutting-edge investment strategies, incubating revolutionary tech products, and supporting startups through venture capital. More recently, Peter has developed a growing body of experience as a film producer, bringing the same strategic discipline, creative instinct, and operational rigor that define his work in frontier industries. His cross‑disciplinary background enables him to bridge creative ambition with operational excellence, supporting films that blend compelling narrative with high‑impact ideas.
PRODUCER / STORY PRODUCERYajaira Marie Quinto
Yajaira Marie Quinto is a producer and entrepreneur whose career spans independent film, commercial production, and studio features. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, she produced multiple thesis films before co-founding Think Visual Edge and building a strong presence in Chicago’s production scene. She briefly joined Quriosity Productions, working with clients including ComEd, Illinois Lottery, and McDonald’s, before co-founding DanaMar Pictures. After relocating to Los Angeles, Yajaira has collaborated with companies such as A24, Buffalo8 & Utopia, with films on Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Tubi. She is also the founder of Reel-AP, a production accounting firm serving film and television projects nationwide.
Yajaira Marie Quinto is a producer and entrepreneur whose career spans independent film, commercial production, and studio features. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, she produced multiple thesis films before co-founding Think Visual Edge and building a strong presence in Chicago’s production scene. She briefly joined Quriosity Productions, working with clients including ComEd, Illinois Lottery, and McDonald’s, before co-founding DanaMar Pictures. After relocating to Los Angeles, Yajaira has collaborated with companies such as A24, Buffalo8 & Utopia, with films on Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Tubi. She is also the founder of Reel-AP, a production accounting firm serving film and television projects nationwide.
DIRECTOR / PRODUCERKevin ShawAs a director, producer, cinematographer and editor, Kevin Shaw has created award-winning films for prestige platforms. Shaw’s latest film, Let the Little Light Shine, was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Peabody.
DPKeith WalkerOver the years Keith Walker has shot hundreds of broadcast segments for shows like “60 Minutes,” “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” “Dateline,” and “HBO Real Sports,” as well as numerous award-winning documentaries for PBS, NBC and CBS.
POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISORPatrick Ryan Richter
Patrick Ryan Richter, a Columbia graduate, studied filmmaking in Chicago & LA, calling both his home. While interning at Principato-Young Entertainment, he cut his teeth on music videos, commercials and episodic-TV. He began working on commercials full-time with Quriosity Productions, collaborating with clients such as Activision, Disney, McDonalds & Nissan. Shifting his focus to feature films, Patrick co-founded DaynaMar Pictures, and has since worked on projects with A24, Lifetime, Buffalo 8 & Amasia Entertainment (to name a few!). Patrick recently joined forces with fashion-focused Moment Dept., capturing runway shows in New York, Paris & Milan.
Patrick Ryan Richter, a Columbia graduate, studied filmmaking in Chicago & LA, calling both his home. While interning at Principato-Young Entertainment, he cut his teeth on music videos, commercials and episodic-TV. He began working on commercials full-time with Quriosity Productions, collaborating with clients such as Activision, Disney, McDonalds & Nissan. Shifting his focus to feature films, Patrick co-founded DaynaMar Pictures, and has since worked on projects with A24, Lifetime, Buffalo 8 & Amasia Entertainment (to name a few!). Patrick recently joined forces with fashion-focused Moment Dept., capturing runway shows in New York, Paris & Milan.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERAshley Moore
Ashley is a Chicago-based Associate Producer and Production Coordinator. She has worked in a variety of production roles across independent and studio-backed projects, such as 1923 (SE01, Paramount+), Dog Years (Buffalo8), The Unholy Trinity (Roadside Attractions/Hulu, starring Pierce Brosnan & Samuel L. Jackson), and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (SE03, Fox). Through working on a wide-array of projects, she has found her calling in coordinating/producing stories that will leave a lasting impact.
Ashley is a Chicago-based Associate Producer and Production Coordinator. She has worked in a variety of production roles across independent and studio-backed projects, such as 1923 (SE01, Paramount+), Dog Years (Buffalo8), The Unholy Trinity (Roadside Attractions/Hulu, starring Pierce Brosnan & Samuel L. Jackson), and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (SE03, Fox). Through working on a wide-array of projects, she has found her calling in coordinating/producing stories that will leave a lasting impact.
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION OFFICE COORDINATORSam Batjes
Sam Batjes is a Columbia College Chicago graduate (2020) with a background in Producing and on-set crew work. He began his professional career in the Grip department, working on major TV series such as Chicago Fire/PD, The Shining Girls and Justified: City Primeval, along with indie features like Oxy-Morons and Bad Haircut. In 2025, Sam shifted focus to Producing, working as an Associate Producer on Monolingo (Short Film, Dir by J. Newell), a Producer’s Assistant on Godshot (Feature, Dir by Gabriel Beristain), and a Production Coordinator on The Butler (Feature, Dir by Tom Edmunds).
Sam Batjes is a Columbia College Chicago graduate (2020) with a background in Producing and on-set crew work. He began his professional career in the Grip department, working on major TV series such as Chicago Fire/PD, The Shining Girls and Justified: City Primeval, along with indie features like Oxy-Morons and Bad Haircut. In 2025, Sam shifted focus to Producing, working as an Associate Producer on Monolingo (Short Film, Dir by J. Newell), a Producer’s Assistant on Godshot (Feature, Dir by Gabriel Beristain), and a Production Coordinator on The Butler (Feature, Dir by Tom Edmunds).
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTShannon GuytonShannon Guyton is a multidisciplinary artist and emerging filmmaker with a focus on narrative direction and production. Her directorial debut, Normal—currently airing on CAN TV—reflects her commitment to intentional, values-driven storytelling. A valedictorian graduate of SAE Chicago, she brings a precise, detail-oriented approach to every project, blending creative vision with strong on-set leadership. Grounded in her faith and lived experience, Shannon continues to develop original work that inspires hope, purpose, and bold storytelling.
BTS PHOTOGRAPHER / HISTORIANJonathan Flores
Jonathan Flores is a filmmaker and photographer with 15+ years in production and post-production. He works fluidly across commercial, branded, and scripted content. A DePaul University Digital Cinema graduate, he brings a strong foundation in storytelling, cinematography, and workflow.Known for his quiet precision and adaptability, Jonathan pairs technical skill with creative instinct. He’s worked with top brands like Disney, McDonald’s, and Walmart, and contributed to over a dozen indie films and long-form projects for Sony Pictures, Discovery Channel, and History Channel.
Jonathan Flores is a filmmaker and photographer with 15+ years in production and post-production. He works fluidly across commercial, branded, and scripted content. A DePaul University Digital Cinema graduate, he brings a strong foundation in storytelling, cinematography, and workflow.Known for his quiet precision and adaptability, Jonathan pairs technical skill with creative instinct. He’s worked with top brands like Disney, McDonald’s, and Walmart, and contributed to over a dozen indie films and long-form projects for Sony Pictures, Discovery Channel, and History Channel.
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