Wesley Julian and Winter Davis, Executive Director and Events and Volunteer Manager, respectively, at the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share how the IFA supports Chicago filmmakers.

Julian and Davis reveal how independent filmmakers can find community and connectivity through the IFA Chicago's member events and volunteer opportunities, detail strategies for producing film projects on a limited budget, and discuss the ever-expanding network of film industry startups operating across Chicago.

Dynasty Podcasts visits CineCity Studios to connect with Vincent Shade, CineCity's Director of Media and Cinematic Development.

Shade shares CineCity's role in Chicago film industries, and details the myriad of services the studio and film hub offers to productions across movies, TV, commercials, and more. The Director of Media and Cinematic Development also speaks on CineCircle's mission of supporting the next generation of filmmakers and offers his outlook for the future of film productions in Chicago.

Three visual professionals, Sarah Minnie (Head of Artist Development and Production at OTV | Open Television), McKenzie Chinn (Director, 'A Real One'), and Armin Korsos (Founder, Director at Caymanite, Founder at Filmmaker Friday Chicago), come together for DIY Filmmaking In Chicago, a Dynasty Panelcasts conversation recorded at Soho House Chicago.

The creators delve into the art and business elements of independent filmmaking, and the work that goes into both sides of the equation. They also discuss the filmmaking community and resources available in Chicago, share tips for promotion and distribution, and more.

Brian Siedband and Gordy Sang, Co-Founders and Co-CCOs at Quality Meats Creative, join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about what goes into running an independent creative agency.

The co-founders speak on the growth of and positive reception to Quality Meats, detail what makes a client a good fit for the agency, and share their reaction to Quality Meats being named ADWEEK's 2024 Small Agency of the Year.

Geletka+ founder John Geletka guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Chicago-based creative agency.

Geletka recalls his extensive creative industry experience and details the agency's pandemic-era origins. He also shares what clients get from working with Geletka+ and speaks on the the agency's Rare Sightings production division.

Shelby Georgis, Partner and CCO at creative house HLK, visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the agency's new Chicago location.

Georgis shares what led to the St. Louis​ firm opening a Chicago office, and offers her take on the Midwestern work ethic. The Partner and CCO​ also talks about the impact of in-person work on younger professionals, reveals what sets HLK apart from other agencies, and more.

Three Chicago business leaders come together for a Dynasty Panelcasts event on Breaking Into Chicago Tech at Soho House Chicago.

Sophie Sturdevant, Director, Content Marketing at Intersect Illinois, Trenton Dunn, Director, ThinkChicago at World Business Chicago, and Tifair Hamed, Chief Growth Officer at P33 speak about the state of Chicago tech, and how new talent can enter the city's tech industries.

The panelists also reveal how they got their start in Chicago tech, share their thoughts on how quantum computing will impact the city's business and economic ecosystems, and more.

SOMOS Hospitality Group Managing Partner​ Germán González visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about River North hotspots UMMO ​and Loft 22.

González delves into the vibes of Loft 22, from the deliberate music selection to the patron experience to the design work via Studio K Creative​. The Managing Partner​ also speaks on UMMO's Italian fusion menu, SOMOS Hospitality Group​'s ambitious plans for the near future, and more.

Talent buyers from some of Chicago’s premier live music venues join a Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago to share insights for artists looking to get booked for live shows.

Dan Apodaca, Senior Talent Buyer at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall and Brent Heyl, Director of Music at 16" On Center(Empty Bottle, Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, and more) share how they find artists to book for their respective venues. The talent buyers also detail what goes into their role beyond just booking talent, reveal what artists can do in their own careers to get on a venue’s radar, and more.

Dynasty Podcasts partners with the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) for From The Ground Up: In Conversation With Leaders In Chicago's DIY Music Scene, recorded at DePaul University.

House Calls Co-founder & Creative Director Drew Conner and Bookclub Co-Founders Cam Stacey and Kevante “K.O.” Weakley join DMBO Co-President Madison Manor and Dynasty Podcasts' Jaime Black for a live panel on what goes into working as independent operators in Chicago's live music community.

The panel shares insights into managing an independent venue, as Bookclub does, as well as operating without a set venue, as House Calls does. The speakers also discuss artist and audience relations, navigating local government red tape as music professionals, and more.

Produced with DMBO (Madison Manor, Via Epstein, Adriana Kelly, and Abby Cavaness), House Calls, Bookclub, and Gaby Dupont for Dynasty Podcasts.