Originating from Duluth, Minnesota Established since 2013

Being leaders in this industry is very important to us.

*Behind the scenes, taking one last look at talking points before our interview for Ares Management and Convergint. Corporate Documentary. Chicago, IL. 2022.*

Refine, shape, and perfect. We love details, lighting, lens choice, camera placement, set design, composition, wardrobe, help guiding talent, capturing crisp clear audio. We provide the highest quality and utmost care for all of our clients and projects.

Services

We’re a full-service production company, end to end.

No need to worry about anything else except your vision and brand.

No matter how big or small your budget is we will make your vision a reality.

Any genre.

Scripted / Unscripted / Documentary / Commercial / Reality / Live Action / Narrative / Experimental / Art & Exhibition / Publishing Print & Lay Out / Branded / Short & Long Form Content / Social Media / Live Stream / T.V and beyond. We do it all.

We’re a growing company able to provide the same quality and care as the big industry leaders.

From documentary bare bone skeleton crews to commercial big budget multi-cam shoots, we do it all. We offer a truly one of one authentic filmmaking experience.

Rules of Engagement

Get in touch right away, please include all requested information below in your email. When responding to emails, always make sure to reply to our previous one to maintain the communication thread. Be the haystack, not the needle. This helps us to stay organized and to best assist you.

Requested Materials:

Project Pitch and all relevant materials. The more the better. Include project type, genre, summary, screenplay, and goals.
List of all currently involved with project, clearly state what role, and if contractually signed or not.
Working Budget.
Timeline.
Links to personal sites, social media, anything that makes it easy to get know you and your brand. Are you A.I. or are you human?

The Filmmaking Industry is very fast paced, up and down, at one moment your atop of Everest feeling like a super hero, the next bottom of a well alone. It’s a bit of a never ending roller coaster ride. That’s where we come in. We’ve been through it…all of it and we’re still standing just a bit grayer and have more stomach acid. We’ve experienced many projects at varying budgets and talent power, we know exactly what it takes to create a successful film with a limited budget and resources. Filmmaking like all industries, relies on relationships, negotiating, and momentum. We need time to work our magic. Therefore, the sooner we begin the farther Lake Forest Studios will be able to stretch your budget. We look forward to starting this journey with you.

The Process

Pre-Production

SAG-AFTRA Signatory Process, typically 4 - 6 Week timeline. Requiring a Complete Cast List, Day out of Days, Lined Budget, Production Schedule, Shot List, and Down Deposit.

Creative Services, Script Writing & Development, Production Management, Talent Search & Auditions, Crew Building, Location and Technical Scouting, Studio & Space Rentals, Gear Assessment and Rentals (Camera, Sound, Lighting, Grip & Electric, Transportation), Craft, Storyboards, Overheads, Production Design, Signing Talent, Managing Contracts, and Payroll.

Production

Directing Talent & Story, Principal Photography, Blocking Talent, Light Design, Grip & Electric, Sound Capture, Media Off Loading, Gear Management, Set Safety, Art Direction and Set Design, Hair & Make Up, Wardrobe, Craft, Crew Management, and executing the day.

Post-Production

Media Off Loading, Back Up Storage, Editing, Coloring, 2D & 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual FX, Digital Files for Web, Sound Design, Music, Mastering, and Final Cut.

For all of our clients we make it top most priority to ensure,

Team Building, Strategy & Management, Collaboration, and Leadership

Critical Thinking, Analytical Critique, Refinement, and Development

Budgeting, Negotiating, Pitching, Buying, and Closing Deals

Relational & Partnership Outreach, Creation, and Development

Marketing, Business, Art, and Creative Consulting

*Camera settings are everything, a frame right from our B camera captured with one of our SmallHD Cine External Monitors. Reality Series. Los Angeles, CA. 2023.*

We don’t leave any stones unturned. Having in depth conversations throughout the entire process, connecting to one another on a human level, realizing the project together, collaborating, and executing the desired vision is what we stand by.

The best creating comes from true, open, and authentic collaboration.

*In between takes discussing Chicago sports with the one and only Patrick Muldoon. This is our form of water cooler chat. Narrative Feature Film. The Corner. 2022.*

Story, performance, moments is everything to us that’s why we choose multi-cam.

(2) RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema Camera

**Lake Forest Studios Cinema Package** Compact, Light Weight, and Versatile. Always ready for handheld with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K.

How you build your camera affects every shot.

Only the best, no compromises.

A 4-Stage Matte Box thanks to Bright Tangerine’s ultra lightweight Misfit Atom Pola+ and Black Hole Donut, along with their Carbon Fiber Top Flag, Cheeseplate, LeftField Expert Cage System, and their robust Sterling Titanium Drumstix, relying on (2) Angelbird’s 1 TB AV PRO CFast 2.0 memory cards, powered by 150 HyperNEO Core and (2) 90 HyperNEO Core Batteries, framing with Industry Standard Small HD 7” Cine Monitor with RED Control Kit, shooting through unrivaled Schneider 4” x 5.65” RHOdium Full Spectrum Neutral Density Filter Kit, True-Polarizing Water White Glass Filter, and Optical Flat Clear Glass Filter, all on top of the MILLER Arrowx 7 Sprinter II 1-Stage Alloy Tripod with Ground-Level Spreader.
*Lightest Weight and Most Versatile Digital Cinema Camera Package on the market. Built for Features, Documentary, Music Video, and High End Commercial Work.*

***The Cutlass. Revving engines, speeding down streets, choreographing chase sequences, and executing in Chicago for Dirty Hands. Narrative Feature Film. 2024.***

Proud Partners of Cinechase Systems

Cinechase Systems specializes in delivering the highest end camera movement solutions tailored for motion picture capture. They're committed to providing the Industry’s most advanced camera cars, gyro stabilization systems, and the world’s best precision drivers.

Lake Forest Studios is fully insured and guarantees safety of In Studio and On Location Production, Rigging, Company Travel. Protects and maintains a safe work environment for all employees and staff by adhering to all Union Labor Laws and On Set Safety Protocols in compliance with OSHA, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, and CDC most recent guidelines.

Reach us at LakeForestStudios@gmail.com