The Colonie is an award-winning, full-service post-production studio in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2008 by a core team of Avenue Edit alumni. It offers creative editorial, motion design, color grading, VFX, finishing, and project management for spots and cross-platform content. The studio built its reputation through partnerships with top agencies such as Leo Burnett, FCB, and Burrell, and became an early partner of Facebook/Meta, helping teach best practices for social media campaigns to Meta's Fortune 500 clients. It was named Reel Chicago's Post House of 2025.
Run by: Bob Ackerman — Co-founder / Owner, Susan Okimoto — Owner
Known for: Leo Burnett (agency partner) · FCB (agency partner) · Burrell (agency partner) · Facebook / Meta (early partner)
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Film offices covering Chicago
- Chicago Film OfficeChicago · 35% (resident/vendor/post); 30% non-resident labor (max 13)
- Illinois Film OfficeChicago · 35% (resident/vendor/post); 30% non-resident labor (max 13)
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