CHICAGO — Conspiracy (www.conspiracy.tv), a new, full-service production and post boutique, has launched under the leadership of John McGrath. The studio is located in Chicago's West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood and offers an Ultra HD 4K pipeline from acquisition through offline and finishing.
Over the course of 20 years, McGrath brought Avid, Flame, and other groundbreaking digital technologies to Chicago. As general manager/partner at Cutters Studios, his oversight was instrumental in that company’s success. His new partners hail from a mix of backgrounds, and bring skills in live action direction, editing, design and finishing.
Holbrook and McGrath
Joy Holbrook serves as executive producer at the studio. Editors include Steve Stein, Carl D. Schumacher, Ruben Vela II and Nate Pence. Also joining the roster is a group of female filmmakers and media talent, including docu-style live-action director Ky Dickens, director of client relations Carrie Hunter and head of sales Amy McIntyre.
“It’s actually a really good time to open a new shop,” says Steve Stein. “People know they can do a lot of this stuff on their tablets and phones, but they recognize creative talent and experience is what elevates their project above the fray. I’m inspired to help write this next chapter.”
Conspiracy is housed within a renovated shoe polish factory. The company has already worked with a diverse group of clients including agencies such as Commonground/MGS, Cossette, and Schafer Condon Carter.