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- Written by James Gustin,
Owner 
 For
the past several years, Fig Media has assisted the About Face
Theater’s annual Wonka Ball. On June 15th, for AFT’s
fifth Wonka gala, Fig provided the sound system and a resident
Deejay, who kept the party humming between performances by
AFT’s singers. Fig’s connection to the Wonka Ball
is through our good friend Ted Grady of J&L Catering,
who provided cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The party is made
possible by the creative team at AFT (Eric Rosen, Heather,
and Greg), Julie Darling, and the tons of volunteers and caterers.
In addition to making the acoustics at Architectural Artifacts
sound great for AFT’s singers, Fig’s DJ is able
to use the venue as a testing lab for new music. Every party
has been bigger and crazier than the last - the combination
of “Camp” and “Disco” can only spell
“Fun, Fun, Fun!”
Deejay: Lucy W.
Event Producer: Eric Friedly
Account Owner: James Gustin
Photography courtesy of: Bob Carl
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Written by Andrew Ettenhofer, Event Sales Manager
 Fig
films are developing quite a buzz – everyone has to
have one. Heather Walker, Director of Sales and Marketing
for Rockit Bar and Grill, saw a fig promotional piece at a
recent Le Passage private party, and knew she wanted the same
kind of video treatment for one of her events. She was fortunate
that I‘m in love with Rockit’s upstairs event
space – with its awesome DJ set-up and huge flat screen
TVs – so I was more than happy to make something happen.
After an initial consultation, we collectively came up with
an idea for a short video piece highlighting Rockit as the
hottest destination in Chicago right now. Fig’s creative
team ran with the idea and created an edgy black-and-white
film about traveling to and experiencing Rockit. We loved
the project because we got to flex our artist muscles and
be totally original; Rockit loved the project because it was
a one-of-a-kind showcase of their business. The film premiered
at one of their client appreciation parties, and everyone’s
attention was fixed on those huge screens.
click
here to view rockit
Producer: Andrew Ettenhofer
Shooters: Megan Taylor, Melissa Martens, Tim Musho
Editors: Megan Taylor, Melissa Martens, Carl Wiedemann
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- Written by Megan Taylor,Video Manager
 Last
weekend, Fig sent a team of seven videographers, photographers,
and editors to cover the annual three-day meeting for 250
executives of Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, one of the
largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States.
To help Infinity’s celebration, Fig produced two on-site
dynamic video montages that captured the work accomplished
during the days and the fun that everyone had during the nights.
The documentation began at Le Passage, one of Chicago’s
hippest clubs, where the execs dined and danced before a live
performance by Trisha Yearwood. The next day, Fig filmed Infinity’s
meetings, and then followed them to Navy Pier for their yacht
party on Anita Dee II, which featured a live performance by
Clint Black. Fig was excited for the opportunity to showcase
their creative talents, and was equally thrilled to work with
Infinity’s bright and enjoyable group of people.
link
to view Tuesday montage
Link
to view clint black photos
Executive Producer: James
Gustin
Project Manager: Megan Taylor
Lead Cinematographer: Andy Schones
Shooters: Tim Musho, Joe Martinez
Lead Editor: Melissa Martens
Editor: Megan Taylor
Assistant Editor: Chris Hemingway
Photography: Megan Taylor, Tim Musho
Assistant Photo Editor and Graphics: Kyla Cunico
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- Written by Andrew Ettenhofer,
Event Sales Manager
 If
you oversee a hundred restaurants and private events spaces,
how do you showcase them all in the most effective and entertaining
way? For John Drabick, Director of Business Development at
Phil Stefani’s, the answer is, you pack as many industry
people onto a bus and take them on an unforgettable wine and
dine tour of different Stefani establishments. Fig was brought
on-board to make the bus rides between the various stops more
engaging and interactive. The Colonial Coach luxury bus was
equipped with seven video screens, so fig created on-board
visual entertainment for the trip. John wanted to highlight
some of the Stefani branches not on the Trolley Tour, so we
made hip and funny commercials for those spaces. John also
wanted the ads to be interactive, so each place had a spokesperson
ask a trivia question, which was answered by one of the passengers
on the bus. Fig was grateful for the opportunity to do such
a unique project, and we were proud to contribute to the success
of the Trolley Tour that made Phil Stefani’s look great.
Producer: Andrew Ettenhofer
Shooter: Andy Schones
Photography: Tim Musho
Design: Jen Koscielniak, Brian Carey
DVD Authoring: Andy Schones
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by Melissa Martens, Video Editor
 Fig
Media is currently working with the National Demolition Association
to create a DVD and Video to Help Demolition Contractors partner
with Local Fire Fighters on first response teams. “The
attack on 9/11 focused the nation’s attention on the
importance of the Incident Command System, and how First Responder’s
use Skilled Support Personnel with the training, equipment,
and experience necessary to safely assist them following a
disaster.”
We have been working with local Chicago land Fire Departments
and Demolition Contractors to create a DVD presentation to
assist the NDA in becoming more involved in the Skilled Support
Personnel. The DVD will be widely distributed to conventions,
Department of Homeland Security, Fire Departments all over
the U.S., and also abroad. Our goal is to create a video that
will inspire Fire Departments to partner with their local
demolition contractors to help create safer environments and
save lives in the event of disasters, both man made and natural.
Our team at fig has combined its knowledge of Video and Design
to create a compelling final Product. From Shooting at remote
demolition sites, editing video, and designing the look and
feel of the DVD, Fig Media is excited about this opportunity
to not only create a intriguing industrial film, but to aid
the nation and open opportunities that could save lives in
the future.
Executive Director: James Gustin
Producer: Melissa Martens
Cinematographer, Editor: Carl Weidemann
Lead Designer: Michele Gustin
Designer: Jen Koscielniak
Designer: Brian Carey
DVD Authoring: Andy Schones
Photograph courtesy of: NDA
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| - Written by Michele Gustin,
Owner
 Fig
is short for Figshta, a friend of a friend was in a band in
Houston long ago called 3 Day Stubble, and they had a lyric
– ‘she changed her name to Figshta when she started
to hang around with the wrong crowd’. This little calico
cat- Fig, showed up at our door one day in Houston, we had
had two other cats run away after we had spent all the money
on vet bills et cetera so when this little scrawny cat walked
in we told her she was hanging around with the wrong crowd
-we didn’t want anymore vet bills. The name stuck, and
so did she. She moved to Chicago with us and this is where
we learned about the little ceramic cats in Japanese restaurants,
with one paw up, on either side for luck, money, customers,
depending on whom you talked to. We also learned that calicos
are female only and that that is why they are considered good
luck. So we decided to name the business fig and do a play
on our good luck symbol. James started going around to businesses
introducing himself with the cards and logo Michele designed
and telling them about our concept - DJs with a unique standard
of being event facilitators.
Our vision: to be tasteful
and to play hip music and to articulate and support the natural
flow of the event has become the fig legacy and now more of
an industry cutting edge and standard. Sweet simplicity. We
have grown to incorporate more of our training and to evolve
standards in business around the talent that has come our
way.
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Old St. Pat's 21st Annual World's Larest Block Party Annual
event held in June. Features music, food, and fun. Come and
check our Fig DJ both nights.
Friday, July 15-Fountains
of Wayne, The Verve Pipe, Hello Dave
Saturday, July 16-Rusted Root, Bottle of Justus, Dave Tamkin
and Co.
www.worldslargestblockparty.com
 James
Gustin, President of Fig Media and filmmaker/director M.T.
Cozzola, will have their pieces screened at The Midwest Independent
Film Festival. "Ad # 1, "Ad # 2," "Realtor."
Tuesday, July 12th
www.midwestfilm.com
 James
Gustin, President of Fig Media, Inc. is Coordinator of this
year's festival along with filmmaker/director M.T. Cozzola.
This festival, now in its eighth year, is unique in that it
is restricted to Chicago filmmakers. As part of the promotions
for the event, Fig Media developed the attached two dynamic
trailers, which highlight a sampling of the 37 films that
will be screened during the evening. (Two of the films were
directed by James and M.T., by the way!). James and M.T. will
MC the two shows of the festival, which feature guest speakers
Jim Zulevic and D.P.Carlson.
Thursday, July
28
The Music Box Theatre
3733 N. Southport
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Editor: Joe Filipas, Design and Layout: Jen Koscielniak, Graphics:
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