Documentary

Barb and Marshelle's Fantastic Journey is a documentary as part o the Archeworks program exploring the Cermak Creative Histories District through its unique history and universal design principles.

Opportunity

How to highlight accessibility issues for the Cermak Creative Industries District as part of the Archeworks studio.

Solution

Create an entertaining documentary with two survivors of stroke as they explore the Cermak Creative Industries District on a historical, cultural, and educational journey.

The Chicago Artists’ Coalition awarded six artists who work on paper a studio residency at the Merchandise Mart. Artists were Lisa Goesling, Mark Moleski, Alexandra Lee (ATYL), Jaime Lynn Henderson, Allison Svoboda, and Zachary Mory.

Opportunity

How to share a cohesive story of a residency program which featured multiple artists with very different styles and themes?

Solution

Create a short format documentary that featured each artists' work with a shared introduction and closing. On set production was all shot in a single day.