🍂The leaves are changing which is the perfect time to shoot those gorgeous fall exteriors! We've got you covered on the gear side as Camera Ambassador is serving up a feast of equipment for you this November! Be sure to schedule a demo or prep to try out new looks for your next big project.🎬
This month, we're thankful for our incredible film community and the stories you bring to life. Whether you're shooting a cozy commercial or a blockbuster spectacle, we've got the equipment to make your vision as rich as grandma's pumpkin pie.🥧🦃
Check out the newsletter for the latest shop and community news!
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THE SHOP
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Check out the new SmallHD Ultra 7, now available to rent and demo! Rugged, powerful, and feature-rich, the Ultra 7 offers
2300nits of brightness, a 2-Pin power passthrough for cleaner
builds, an Ethernet port for camera control, plus a
joystick AND tactile physical buttons for control in any
conditions! It boasts an ultra-durable water, dirt, heat, cold, and drop-resistant chassis ensuring it can withstand all the rigors and elements that professional filmmakers endure.
2300nits of brightness, a 2-Pin power passthrough for cleaner
builds, an Ethernet port for camera control, plus a
joystick AND tactile physical buttons for control in any
conditions! It boasts an ultra-durable water, dirt, heat, cold, and drop-resistant chassis ensuring it can withstand all the rigors and elements that professional filmmakers endure.
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🦃 Gobble Gobble! Reminder that Camera Ambassador will be CLOSED November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving. Take advantage of these days with our offer of a 1-day rate for equipment picked up November 27th and returned December 2nd! This is a great time to shoot that passion project that has been on your mind!
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JOIN US in the Camera Ambassador building. We have a unique leasing opportunity available now!
Two private, secure offices and a large shared workspace are available for rent. Option for flexible lease terms of 3, 6, or 12 months.
This vibrant, collaborative space offers high-speed fiber internet and is pet-friendly. Our shared area includes a fully-equipped kitchen with amenities like free beer & coffee on tap, an espresso machine, an oven, and a dishwasher.
Take your business to the next level within our supportive and engaging community. For more information or to arrange a tour, email erica@cameraambassador.com.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Cinematography Workshop in collaboration with Midwest Film Festival! Educator Joe “Jody” Williams worked with attendees to share his first hand experience and insight into being a working cinematographer today. Attendees had the opportunity to be hands on with industry standard equipment provided by Camera Ambassador.
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NEW & FEATURED EQUIPMENT
The Cine Lens Manual| Purchase
Tubeez | Purchase
Leica R (7) Lens Set| Rent
12’x12’ Honeycomb Grid | Rent
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THE COMMUNITY
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Full Spectrum Features is showcasing the films that were created as a part of their Community Storyteller's Grant Program! From the spirited journey of an artist finding connection in the city, to the magical exploration of a young immigrant's discovery of art, and the vibrant resilience within the DIY punk scene, these shorts illuminate the unique experiences and voices that shape our communities.
Though this particular screening is already sold out, consider supporting Full Spectrum Features to ensure that their hard work of creating a more equitable and inclusive film community can continue!
Though this particular screening is already sold out, consider supporting Full Spectrum Features to ensure that their hard work of creating a more equitable and inclusive film community can continue!
This year marks 30 years of the Black Harvest Film Festival, an annual film showcase that celebrates, explores, and shares the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience.
With the passing of celebrated film critic and Black Harvest Film Festival co-founder and consultant Sergio Mims in 2022, the Gene Siskel Film Center established the Sergio Mims Fund for Black Excellence in Filmmaking, to honor his legacy of giving a voice and platform to the next generation of Black filmmakers. The festival is being curated by Jada-Amina and Nick Leffel.
The 30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center November 8–21, 2024.
With the passing of celebrated film critic and Black Harvest Film Festival co-founder and consultant Sergio Mims in 2022, the Gene Siskel Film Center established the Sergio Mims Fund for Black Excellence in Filmmaking, to honor his legacy of giving a voice and platform to the next generation of Black filmmakers. The festival is being curated by Jada-Amina and Nick Leffel.
The 30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center November 8–21, 2024.
Women & Non-Binary Folks in Film -- Join Film Girlz Brunch for their THIRD and FINAL event of our Fall Career Development Series! In partnership with DCASE and the Chicago Film Office, we are hosting six filmmakers and their films to help find their teams and perfect their pitch!
If you would like to attend, this is a FREE networking event for the Film Girlz Brunch community and the larger Chicago indie filmmaker community. And if you're a filmmaker interested in pitching your film and crewing up, fill out this form. We'll see you there and cheers.
If you would like to attend, this is a FREE networking event for the Film Girlz Brunch community and the larger Chicago indie filmmaker community. And if you're a filmmaker interested in pitching your film and crewing up, fill out this form. We'll see you there and cheers.
Join us in supporting our good friends at Midwest Film Festival by attending their annual Best of the Midwest awards ceremony this month! This is an incredible opportunity to network and show your support for our filmmaking community by celebrating the thoughtful films showcased by the festival this past year.
Don't miss this night of glamour and creativity! Dress to impress, bring your enthusiasm, and get ready to honor the finest in Midwest cinema. The Best of the Midwest Awards is more than just an event – it's a celebration of talent, a platform for connection, and a tribute to the exceptional films crafted by our brilliant Midwestern filmmakers. Connect with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts while enjoying an open bar, delectable appetizers, and music from DJ Selah Say that sets the tone for a night of celebration. See you there!
Don't miss this night of glamour and creativity! Dress to impress, bring your enthusiasm, and get ready to honor the finest in Midwest cinema. The Best of the Midwest Awards is more than just an event – it's a celebration of talent, a platform for connection, and a tribute to the exceptional films crafted by our brilliant Midwestern filmmakers. Connect with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts while enjoying an open bar, delectable appetizers, and music from DJ Selah Say that sets the tone for a night of celebration. See you there!
OTHER FUN THINGS
11/8-11/9: Chicago Reel Shorts Film Festival
Looking for more to do? Check out our Community Calendar!
HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO ADD TO THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR?
SEND US AN EMAIL AT RENTALS@CAMERAAMBASSADOR.COM
Looking for more to do? Check out our Community Calendar!
HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO ADD TO THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR?
SEND US AN EMAIL AT RENTALS@CAMERAAMBASSADOR.COM
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READ ON
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