From Oscar to Tony award winners, founder Michael Falevits has helped some of the most influential artists and organizations realize their artistic vision.
About
Kadima offers full-scale production services to businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational enterprises.
Clients. Partners. Collaborators.
Throughout the decades, Michael leveraged his experience, expertise and network to provide top of the line production services for a diverse range of prominent clients and industry partners, which include:
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PRE PRODUCTION
Pre Production ensures your vision is clearly defined and all necessary resources are in place before filming begins. 1. Concept Development 2. Crafting the Script 3. Planning & Logistics 4. Pre Production Briefing
PRODUCTION
From setting up lights to recording audio, your vision is captured on production day. 1. Equipment Setup 2. Producing 3. Directing 4. Cinematography 5. Lighting Design 6. Audio 7. Art Direction 8. Hair & Makeup
POST PRODUCTION
Post Production is the final step in the production pipeline that aims to refine and finalize the raw footage into a polished and cohesive piece. 1. Transfering Footage 2. Logging 3. Editing 4. Color Correction 5. Sound Mixing 6. Visual Effects 7. Finalizing
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PRE PRODUCTION
Pre Production ensures your vision is clearly defined and all necessary resources are in place before filming begins.
Concept Development
From an idea written on a napkin to a concept fully realized, we invite inspired collaboration to help bring your vision into focus, no matter what stage of concept development you're in.
Crafting the BluePrint
Your concept is now ready to convert into a format that will serve as a blueprint for production. Some examples include: commercial scripts, storyboards, shot lists, and AV scripts.
Planning & Logistics
Logistics are typically handled in collaboration with a producer. This might include scout location, hiring the crew, scheduling, and other preparations necessary to ensure a smooth, safe and efficient production.
Pre Production Briefing
This meeting brings together key personnel responsible for successfully executing the upcoming production. Here, we confirm all pertinent information, including scripts, storyboards and logistics, giving the all clear for the production day(s) ahead.
POST PRODUCTION
Post Production is the final step in the production pipeline that aims to refine and finalize the raw footage into a polished and cohesive piece.
TRANSFERING FOOTAGE
First, we transfer the footage to a hard drive/s with both the capacity and speed necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient post production process.
LOGGING
Logging is the process of organizing and selecting the best takes from the source footage.
EDITING
From First Assembly to the Final Cut, the story reveals itself in the editing process as selected media is arranged to serve the script or overall vision of the piece.
COLOR CORRECTION
A critical point of the post production process that ensures all color and light within the frame accurately reflect the nature and style of the director's vision.
SOUND MIXING
Whether it be music, voice over or natural sound captured on shoot day, this invaluable step fuses together all audio assets with industry standard balance and precision.
VISUAL EFFECTS
Title sequences, graphic animation, and lower thirds are just a few examples of visual effects that may be necessary to fully execute the final vision.
FINALIZING
The final version is carefully inspected as we verify each detail has been mastered and serves its intended purpose. Upon approval, the final cut is exported into the codec/s (format) necessary for intended distribution.
PRODUCTION
From setting up lights to recording audio, your vision is captured on production day.
EQUIPMENT SETUP
It takes qualified personnel paired with technical precision to ensure all is safe and prepared before calling action. Equipment setup is an art within itself. Kadima's crew has the industry experience and expertise necessary to prepare for a successful shoot day.
PRODUCING
The producer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production on shoot day, making certain the vision of the production is executed while managing logistics, schedules, and any necessary problem-solving.
DIRECTING
The director drives the vision forward by ensuring a conducive environment for creativity. They provide clear direction while still empowering artists to make discoveries and tap into instincts that fully realize the vision's potential.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Deriving from ancient Greek, “cinematography” translates to "moving with pictures". The Director of Photography directs the camera and lighting departments to create the visual language of the story. They ensure the overall look is consistent with the director's vision and driven by the narrative itself.
LIGHTING DESIGN
A painter uses paint, a cinematographer uses light and shadow. The lighting designer, or "Gaffer", works directly with the Director of Photography to create the appropriate color, intensity, and quality of light allowing the cinematographer to freely navigate the canvas.
AUDIO
One of the most important aspects of a production is capturing quality audio. The sound operator employs a variety of audio equipment to capture high-quality audio in a variety of environments.
ART DIRECTION
The Art Director helps determine the overall aesthetic of the production through set design to its decoration. They oversee artists on set to make sure the overall look is in line with the director's vision.
HAIR & MAKEUP
Whether styling major looks or managing stubborn fly aways and excess skin shine, hair and makeup artists play a vital role in maintaining the production's overall look.
OUR SERVICES
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I had the pleasure of working with Michael Falevits several years ago on a video project related to a production I was directing... Mike's work on this was absolutely first-rate: well planned and organized, sensitively executed, and thoroughly professional.
Steve Scott
Producer
The Goodman Theatre,
Chicago
Steve Scott, Producer | Goodman Theatre, Chicago
I had the pleasure of working with Michael Falevits on a video project related to a production I was directing... Mike’s work on this was absolutely first- rate: well planned and organized, sensitively executed, and thoroughly professional.
Steve Scott
Producer, Director
Goodman Theatre, Chicago
Mike is full of creativity and enthusiasm, he’s constantly one step ahead and is a real joy to be around. He would be a fine asset on any shoot.
Alex Birnie
Director of Photography
ESPN, HBO
About
the Founder
Michael Falevits founded Kadima to offer his vast production experience and network of acclaimed filmmakers to companies of all sizes. With decades of experience in film and media production, Michael Falevits has served in a wide range of creative capacities, including producer, director, director of photography, editor, colorist, key grip, gaffer, and photographer, for projects ranging from feature films and independent shorts to marketing campaigns. His experience as a principal actor and assistant director has proven invaluable in supporting talent both in front of and behind the camera. Michael has been fortunate enough to collaborate with acclaimed artists such as Tony Award-winning directors David Cromer and Dennis Zacek, as well as Oscar winner Michael Keaton and nominee Ramin Bahrani. Michael’s vast industry experience transferred into accreditation, earning him a Bachelor of Arts degree in Acting and Directing for Film and Theatre through the UWW Program at Northeastern Illinois University. In 2018, Michael was awarded Connected Educator of the Month by PBS Student Reporting Labs for teaching film and journalism to high school students at Free Spirit Media in Chicago. Michael continues to take on film projects that aligns his passion for film with his belief in humanity.
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We look forward to collaborating with you.
Michael and his talented production team did an incredible job of translating our complex narratives for distribution. They really brought out the best from our featured stakeholders, representing them in a way that’s authentic to each and every participant. If you are in search for a partner who can deliver valuable content through exceptional storytelling, I highly recommend Mike Falevits and Kadima Films.
Esther Galantowicz
Former Global Director of Marketing
Apexon, formerly Saggezza
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