Optimus

Optimus Optimus is a full spectrum production and post-production company in Chicago.

Look who’s back… Welcome back from maternity leave our dear Katelyn!
02/07/2025

Look who’s back… Welcome back from maternity leave our dear Katelyn!

Thanks again ReelChicago.com for highlighting Optimus’ work on “Game Day” for General Mills!Featuring Travis Kelce & Jas...
01/21/2025

Thanks again ReelChicago.com for highlighting Optimus’ work on “Game Day” for General Mills!

Featuring Travis Kelce & Jason Kelce.⁣

Thank you to the General Mills Team:
Mike Churchill
Dayna Needham
Mindy Murray
Adriana Hernandez
Brandon Tyrrell

⁣🎞 CREDITS 🎞⁣
Director: John O’Hagan
Agency: BB&Co.
Creative Director: Brian Bennett
Executive Producer: Rob Jaeger
Copywriter: Rick Condos
Art Director: David Levy
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⁣Post-Production: Optimus
⁣Editor: Tim Cahill⁣
⁣Assistant Editor: Chris Shepard
⁣EP: Tracy Spera
⁣VFX Supervisor: Ryan Wood
⁣Finish Assistant: Christian Allan
⁣ECD: Mike Ciacciarelli
⁣CD: Tyler Nelson
⁣Designer: Annatafka Baez
⁣Colorist: Paul Galati
⁣Color Assistant: Colin Cubr
⁣Senior Audio Engineer: Marina Killion
⁣Audio Assistant: Harrison Gill
⁣​​⁣⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

Please continue to support our friends in LA - links below

- Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/
- California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund: https://www.calfund.org/
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Optimus!
01/17/2025

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Optimus!

Thanks for the love REEL Chicago!https://reelchicago.com/article/2024-in-review-the-years-best-campaigns/Congrats to the...
01/16/2025

Thanks for the love REEL Chicago!

https://reelchicago.com/article/2024-in-review-the-years-best-campaigns/

Congrats to the team!

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⁣For General Mills, featuring Travis Kelce & Jason Kelce.⁣

⁣🎞 CREDITS 🎞⁣

Production: Sanctuary Films

Director: Aaron Ruell

⁣HOP: Katelyn Sudlik

Agency: BB&Co

Creative Director: Brian Bennett

Executive Producer: Rob Jaeger

Copywriter: Rick Condos

Art Director: David Levy

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⁣Post-Production: Optimus

⁣Editor: Tim Cahill

⁣Assistant Editor: Christopher Shepard

⁣EP: Tracy Spera

⁣VFX Supervisor: Ryan Wood

⁣Finish Assistant: Christian Allan

⁣ECD: Michael Ciacciarelli

⁣CD: Tyler Nelson

⁣Designer: Annatafka Baez

⁣Colorist: Paul Galati⁣

⁣Color Assistant: Colin Cubr⁣

⁣Senior Audio Engineer: Marina Killion ⁣

⁣Audio Assistant: Harrison Gill

⁣​​⁣⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

Please continue to support our friends in LA - links below:

- Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/

- California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund: https://www.calfund.org/

- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/

🌲 Support LA Wildfire Relief 🌲🎬 AICP California Wildfire Resources Blog💔 Donate: Contribute to trusted organizations lik...
01/10/2025

🌲 Support LA Wildfire Relief 🌲
🎬 AICP California Wildfire Resources Blog

💔 Donate:
Contribute to trusted organizations like:
- Red Cross: redcross.org
- California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund: calfund.org
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: lafoodbank.org

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Sign up to assist with disaster relief efforts or rebuild efforts in affected areas.

🎒 Supplies:
Check local donation drives for needed items like clothes, blankets, food, and toiletries.

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Support organizations rescuing and caring for displaced pets and wildlife, such as the Humane Society and Wildlife Conservation Network.

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01/09/2025

Every football family has their own game day superstitions. When the Kelce and Watt families take over game day, it's like your favorite sitcom.

Tim Cahill Cuts “Game Day” for General Mills

Credits

Director: John O’Hagan

Agency: BB&Co
⁣Creative Director: Brian Bennett
⁣Executive Producer: Rob Jaeger

⁣⁣Post-Production: Optimus Post
⁣Editor: Tim Cahill
⁣Assistant Editor: Christopher Shepard
⁣EP: Tracy Spera
VFX Supervisor: Ryan Wood
⁣Finish Assistant: Christian Allan
⁣ECD: Michael Ciacciarelli
⁣CD: Tyler Nelson
⁣Designer: Tafka Baez
⁣Colorist: Paul Galati
⁣Color Assistant: Colin Cubr
⁣Senior Audio Engineer: Marina Killion
⁣Audio Assistant: Harrison Gill
⁣​​⁣⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

We’re beyond honored! Thank you to our friends at Reel Chicago for naming us Post House of 2024! We are so proud of the ...
01/03/2025

We’re beyond honored!
Thank you to our friends at Reel Chicago for naming us Post House of 2024! We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and passion that our incredible team pours into every project. This recognition means the world to us, and it wouldn't be possible without the amazing clients and collaborators who trust us to bring their visions to life. To read the full article, please click the link in our bio. Thank you! Happy New Year!

Wishing you all the best this holiday season! 🎄🎁
12/24/2024

Wishing you all the best this holiday season! 🎄🎁

12/19/2024
Optimus was honored to support the Independent Film Alliance Chicago at their annual Magic Hour event.  We even won some...
12/17/2024

Optimus was honored to support the Independent Film Alliance Chicago at their annual Magic Hour event. We even won something at the silent auction. Shhhh.

We had the pleasure of teaming up with  to host an Agency HoP Roundtable with Highdive, FCB, BVK, Edelman, Makers, Digit...
12/13/2024

We had the pleasure of teaming up with to host an Agency HoP Roundtable with Highdive, FCB, BVK, Edelman, Makers, Digitas, and more! Check out for the link with more info in their bio!

Everyone at Optimus had an amazing time at the Midwest AICP Awards! It was great to reconnect with old friends, see new ...
12/11/2024

Everyone at Optimus had an amazing time at the Midwest AICP Awards! It was great to reconnect with old friends, see new faces, and celebrate last year’s winners (one of them being our very own Harrison Gill )! Here’s to building more memories and collaborations in the future. .midwest

Last month we unexpectedly lost Mike Berg, a beloved member of the Optimus family.  We are heartbroken for his whole fam...
12/04/2024

Last month we unexpectedly lost Mike Berg, a beloved member of the Optimus family. We are heartbroken for his whole family, his longtime partner Claire Smalley (a Producer at Optimus) and all of his friends and colleagues.

Mike was a talented Editor, and an even better person. He was thoughtful, sincere and fun, and his dry wit and smarts were unmatched. Mike was a kind and loyal friend and co-worker, and a curious observer of those around him. He could also really rock a plaid shirt, was the only person anyone knew who owned a Microsoft Zune MP3 player on purpose and was the undisputed King of Dad Jokes (even before he was a father).

Mike possessed a quiet, unassuming nature that would sneak up on you when he made a sharp quip, causing the whole room to erupt in laughter. A creative collaborator, Mike treated every project he worked on with great care, gratitude and good humor.

More importantly, he was an exceptional father who dearly loved his daughters, Elsa and Sadie. And he couldn’t have found a better match than Claire.

Mike looked at the world differently, to the betterment of all whose lives he touched, and we will forever be grateful to have known him, laughed with him and loved him.



OBITUARY & SERVICE DETAILS BELOW

https://www.petersonfuneralhome.com/obituary/michael-berg

Happy Halloween from everyone at Optimus! 🎃
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from everyone at Optimus! 🎃

‘Optimus, Kelce Bros, General Mills attend Cereal Training Camp’! Thank you to our friends at REEL Chicago for the Reel ...
10/21/2024

‘Optimus, Kelce Bros, General Mills attend Cereal Training Camp’!

Thank you to our friends at REEL Chicago for the Reel Ad of the Week featuring Editor Tim Cahill’s collaboration with Sanctuary Content and BB&Co. for General Mills, & the Kelce Brothers.

Check out the full feature: https://linktr.ee/optimuspostchi

10/15/2024

Delicious Moments! Check out this amazing collaboration with Sanctuary Content and BB&Co. for General Mills, featuring Travis & Jason Kelce.

🎞 CREDITS 🎞
Director: Aaron Ruell
HOP: Katelyn Sudlik
Creative Director: Brian Bennett
Executive Producer: Rob Jaeger

Post Production: Optimus
Editor: Tim Cahill
Assistant Editor: Christopher Shepard
EP: Tracy Spera
VFX Supervisor: Ryan Wood
Finish Assistant: Christian Allan
ECD: Michael Ciacciarelli
CD: Tyler Nelson
Designer: Annatafka Baez
Colorist: Paul Galati
Color Assistant: Colin Cubr
Senior Audio Engineer: Marina Killion
Audio Assistant: Harrison Gill
⁣⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

10/01/2024

Mountain Time is the “Official” Time Zone of Mountain Dew!

⁣⁣🎞 OPTIMUS CREDITS 🎞⁣⁣⁣
Editor: Jenny Schaye
Assistant Editor: Lauryn Smith
Assistant Editor: Chris Shepard
Audio Mix: Harrison Gill
VFX Artist: Ryan Wood
Finish Assistant: Christian Allan
ECD: Mike Ciacciarelli
CD: Tyler Nelson
⁣⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar
EP: Joanna Woods
Design/VFX Producer: Alex Campbell

Lucky Charms Challenge Accepted!  Check out this amazing collaboration with Sanctuary Content and BB&Co. for General Mil...
09/26/2024

Lucky Charms Challenge Accepted! Check out this amazing collaboration with Sanctuary Content and BB&Co. for General Mills, featuring Travis & Jason Kelce.

Full spot at https://linktr.ee/optimuspostchi.

🎞️ CREDITS 🎞️
Director: Aaron Ruell
HOP: Katelyn Sudlik
Creative Director: Brian Bennett
Executive Producer: Rob Jaeger

Post Production: Optimus
Editor: Tim Cahill
Assistant Editor: Chris Shepard
EP: Tracy Spera
VFX Supervisor: Ryan Wood
Finish Assistant: Christian Allan
ECD: Mike Ciacciarelli
CD: Tyler Nelson
Designer: Annatafka Baez
Colorist: Paul Galati
Color Assistant: Colin Cubr
Senior Audio Engineer: Marina Killion
Audio Assistant: Harrison Gill
⁣⁣EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar

Address

161 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(312) 321-0880

Website

https://linktr.ee/optimuspostchi

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