Make Something Worth Watching
Have a project in mind? Charter partners with brands and agencies to bring ambitious ideas to life with care, clarity, and creative excellence. Tell us a bit about what you're building and we'll follow up with clear, thoughtful next steps.
Ideate & Align
We align on your goals and develop the creative direction, whether building from an existing idea or starting from scratch.
We define the approach, aligning creative and production goals to determine the best path forward, including whether virtual production is the right fit.
We develop a scope, defining timeline, budget, and production needs to establish a clear, confident execution plan.
From pre-production through post, we bring the project to life with care and creative excellence, keeping the process smooth and creating work that endures.
Chicago Creative Production, Built for Scale
Charter is a Chicago-based video production company built to handle complex, ambitious projects. From branded content to full-scale campaigns, we help teams move forward from idea to execution while keeping creative excellence at the center. Along with our in-house partners at Forge Virtual Studios, our focus is simple: make the work stronger and the process smoother.
1555 Hunter Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about working together, virtual production, or project scope? Here are a few of the most common things teams ask before getting started.
We primarily focus on scripted commercials and branded documentaries, but we're always open to projects that are bold and creatively ambitious.
Virtual production makes sense when a project calls for environments, scale, or flexibility that would be difficult or costly to achieve practically. We help determine when it's the right fit and how to use it effectively.
We work with both agencies and brands, adapting to each project's needs and collaborating closely to bring ideas to life.
Pricing depends on scope, timeline, and production needs. We align on direction first, then provide a clear estimate or proposal.