Optimus
Optimus is a full spectrum production and post-production company in Chicago.
05/14/2026
The room looks a lot better when women are running it.
From EPs to founders to heads of production, these are the women making things happen, protecting talent, pushing creative forward, building companies, and opening doors for the next generation.
Their advice? Take the room. Stay loud. Know your worth. Don’t wait to feel ready.
SG+ Reps spotlights the women who call the shots, featuring our very own EP’s Tracy Spera and Joanna Woods!
05/13/2026
We are thrilled to join the AICP Awards shortlist for Crayola!
Congratulations to our team and creative partners 🎉
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Director: John X. Carey
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Executive Creative DBrian Eden PhotographyExecutive Producer: TodTodd Scheifelee
Post-Production:Optimus | Chicagoitor: Angelo Valencia
Assistant Editor: Lauryn Smlauryn smithDirector of Finish: Glen NorenGlen Norenneer: Harrison Gill
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EP/ManaJoanna Woods-Kolano: Brian Hrastar
AssistantBrian HrastarSamantha Dunlap
AssistSamantha DunlapCarly Bickett
Senior Colorist: Kath Raisch
VFX/Finish Assistant: Grace Magar
We’re honored to be part of the launch of Drink in America for Coca-Cola. Grateful to our partners at Ogilvy and WPP Open X, and a huge shoutout to Director Paul Dektor of Mayan Productions and the entire crew.
Here’s to optimism, togetherness, and what’s possible when we come together, side by side.
Post Credits
Post-Production: Optimus
Editor: Randy Palmer
Assistant Editor: Hugo Escobar
Associate Audio Mixer: Harrison Gill
Colorist: Paul Galati
Director of Finish: Glen Noren
Animation Director: Luis Mayorga
Designer: Max Dawson
Associate Producer: Helen Diep
EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar
04/06/2026
Thank you to our friends Screen MagazineMagazine for the amazing feature of CAKE making its festival debut.
https://screenmag.com/premiere-is-here-for-cake/
Results may include: 5 PGA Tour wins 👟. Thank you to our creative partners at Los York for this fun collaboration!
Results may include: 5 PGA Tour wins 👟. Thank you to our creative partners at Los York for this fun collaboration!
Client: PUMA Golf
Talent: Gary Woodland
Creative Partner: Los York
Director: Seth Epstein
EP: Letícia Gurjão
EP: Tita Poe
Producer: Hiro Oni
Post-Production: Optimus
Editor / Creative Director: Tim Cahill
Assistant Editor: Carly Bickett
Colorist: Paul Galati
EP: Joanna Woods
EP/Managing Director: Brian Hrastar
Performance never looked so fresh 👟. Thank you to our creative partners at Los York for this fun collaboration!
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161 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60611
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
