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1. In the Shadows (2001)
R | 105 min | Drama, Thriller
A hitman, sent to kill a veteran Hollywood stuntman, falls in love with the target's daughter, and decides to become a stuntman himself.
Director: Ric Roman Waugh | Stars: Matthew Modine, James Caan, Joey Lauren Adams, Lillo Brancato
Votes: 1,019
2. Bad Meat (2004)
R | 90 min | Comedy
Welcome to Butcher's Mill, Illinois, home to a meat-packing plant, a junk yard, and Buddy and Earl, two likable losers who crave the sweet smell of success. Earl is a simple man with a ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Dikkers | Stars: Billie Worley, Lance Barber, Chevy Chase, Judah Friedlander
Votes: 124
3. Runaway Divas (2004)
97 min | Comedy
It is the typical working day for Marcy at Runway Divas, the most elite modeling agency in Chicago, where everyone can be a model. A furious stage mom is raising Hell about the high costs ... See full summary »
Directors: Aleksandra Hodowany, Monika Szewerniak | Stars: Aleksandra Hodowany, Monika Szewerniak, Michael Park Ingram, Maria Maj
Votes: 40
4. The Death Affair (2001)
20 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Short
Death and Santa Claus are friends from way back, as anyone might imagine. They meet at the local bar one day where Santa asks Death to do him a small favor and please bump off Mrs. Claus, ... See full summary »
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Ronald Shelley, James Rose, Andy Goldenberg, Madeline Vail
Votes: 30
5. Jeff Farnsworth (2003)
15 min | Short
Director: Paul Cotter | Stars: Joe Calarco, Dan Flannery, Rich Komenich, Maren Lindow
Votes: 19
6. Angels in the Sky: The Birth of Israel Air Force (2017)
Documentary
"Angels in the Sky," a story focused on foreign pilots who fought during Israel's War for Independence, is gaining momentum. The story is set in 1948 in the wake of Israel's declaration of ... See full summary »
Stars: Mitchell Flint, Giddy Lichtman, Leon 'Sunny' Ospovat, Danny Shapira
7. Where Did We Sit on the Bus? (2020)
90 min | Musical
During a third-grade lesson on the civil rights movement and Rosa Parks, a Latino boy raises his hand to ask, "Where did we sit on the bus?" - and his teacher can't answer the question.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Star: Brian Quijada
8. Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
34 min | Comedy
After the season is canceled in 2020, fictional Super-Fans of the Ravinia Festival outdoor concert venue in Chicago hilariously line up a year in advance to be first in line for Ravinia's 2021 season.
Stars: Jessica Antes, Meg Grunewald, Charles Turck, Nicolas DeGrazia
9. Superguy and Friends (2015 TV Movie)
23 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Superguy's super ex-girlfriend comes back into his life, and his super normal friends have to help him cope.
Director: Brandon Ravet | Stars: Anton Narinskiy, Andy Goldenberg, Natalia Ferreiro, Lauren Francesca
10. Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition (2011–2015)
Reality-TV
Top restaurant pastry chefs compete for 1st place.
Stars: Curtis Duffy, Jimmy MacMillan, Ashley Torto, Meg Galus
11. Ravinia Women's Board: Celebrating 50 Years (2012 TV Short)
Short
A group of volunteers formed the Women's Board of Ravinia Festival (the oldest outdoor music venue in America) in 1962. Over the next five decades, they became the largest donor to the ... See full summary »
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia
12. Great Moments in Amish Pornography (2015)
5 min | Short, Comedy
Shot in stunning 2k and featuring members of the Emmy award-winning Chicago sketch comedy troupe, The Comic Thread (also Best Group: LA Comedy Fest; Audience Choice: Chicago Fringe Fest), ... See full summary »
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Matt Birnholz, Sylvi Davidson, Eugene DeGrazia
13. Arch of Repose (2009)
18 min | Short
A poetic, dream-like film accompanying six wandering souls on an existential odyssey, this dance-for-the-camera experimental film is an artistic collaboration between Bitter Jester Creative... See full summary »
Director: Jan Bartoszek | Stars: Jessie Gutierrez, Victor Alexander, Justin Deschamps, Carol Genetti
14. Ravinia Festival: Chicago's Circle Rockets Launch (2012 TV Short)
Documentary, Short, Music
In 2011, Ravinia Festival's REACH*TEACH*PLAY educational outreach program created a free student orchestra based on the hugely successful Venezuelan El Sistema education mode: a system ... See full summary »
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Welz Kauffman, Javier Payano, Christine Taylor
15. The Engagement Party (2015 TV Movie)
28 min | Comedy
A seemingly normal gathering before a dinner party grows increasingly awkward as more friends arrive to celebrate the engagement of JJ and George. Things culminate in a shocking round of present-giving before a big announcement.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Matt Birnholz, Nicolas DeGrazia, Jessie Fisher
16. Full Circle (2014 TV Short)
7 min | Short, History
An Emmy-nominated public/current affairs program documenting and honoring the history of Lakeside. This film examines the six hundred acres of undeveloped land on the south side of Chicago ... See full summary »
Directors: Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman | Star: Dennis Haysbert
17. Win Responsibly (2014 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Rochelle Vayo Adkinson, Jessica Antes, Tracy Bruhn, Nicolas DeGrazia
18. The Walter Murchologues (2013– )
15 min | Short, Comedy
Legendary Hollywood sound and picture editor Walter Murch hosts a series of retrospectives of the fine films of Stanley Kubrick, Movie-maker. Unfortunately, as the series progresses, so do ... See full summary »
Stars: Charles Turck, Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman
19. Life, Well Run (2012– )
Short
This collection of shorts have been produced by ICMA and the Life, Well Run initiative to show raise awareness of professional local government management in America's community. They ... See full summary »
Stars: Julián Castro, Nicolas DeGrazia, Matt Birnholz, Bill Euille
20. Affy Tapple - Affy Man (2014 Video)
2 min | Short
Affy Tapple is a classic Chicago brand. This fun Emmy-nominated short (featuring their inflatable mascot, some of their staff, and members of The Comic Thread sketch troupe) was produced for their 2014 National Caramel Month giveaway.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Sam Kowalczyk, Jessica Antes, Rawson Vint, Ken Waity
21. One Last Tour (2017)
13 min | Short
A "first person perspective" short film where the audience goes on one last tour of the old Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep school in Waukegan, IL.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jahi Brown, Preston Kendall
22. Got Hope (2018 Video)
10 min | Documentary, Short
Families affected by pediatric cancer share their stories and discuss the impact that Cal's Angels, a Chicagoland non-profit, is making - not only in their lives but in the Midwest as a whole.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Colleen Doyle, Stewart Goldman, Emma Parli, John Parli
23. Nothing to See/Hear (2011 Video)
6 min | Short, Drama, Music
'Nothing to See/Hear', a dance for the camera, is a love story about two women and their unraveling relationship. As the hostile couple poses in a portrait studio, each person reflects on ... See full summary »
Director: Nadia Oussenko | Stars: Julia Antonick, Rachel Damon, Nadia Oussenko
24. We Are the Sisters of the Living Word (2019)
7 min | Short, Drama
A progressive order of nuns shares their story in their own voices in this beautifully filmed "visual poem."
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Chioma Ahanihu, Mary Nick Eiden, Sharon Glumb, Carrie Miller
25. Seven Miles (II) (2016)
8 min | Documentary, Short
This short documentary explores how Cristo Rey St. Martin - a Catholic college-prep high school with a unique premise - is making a huge difference in one of the poorest cities in the state - seven miles away from one of the wealthiest.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Stephanie Goy, Preston Kendall, Edith Lopez, Nicole Mowad-Nassar
26. Selections from Fanm d'Ayiti (2019–2020)
Music
Highlights from Nathalie Joachim's debut solo album, Fanm d'Ayiti (which translates to "Women of Haiti"). Joachim explores her Haitian heritage and celebrates the songs and stories of some ... See full summary »
Stars: Doyle Armbrust, Maeve Feinberg, Nathalie Joachim, Clara Lyon
27. Pilsen Preps for the Big Event with Pat Tomasulo (2015 TV Special)
4 min | Comedy
Join 2015 Chicago/Midwest Emmy host (and local celebrity/stand-up comedian) Pat Tomasulo as he takes to the streets in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood to see just how (not) excited residents were for the 57th annual regional awards.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Ana Belaval, Pat Tomasulo
28. On Falling... (2009)
20 min | Short, Musical
Through a series of swirling vignettes, a woman surrenders to the sensation of falling - exploring feelings of changing identity, abandonment, anxiety, and letting go. Created by Nadia ... See full summary »
Director: Nadia Oussenko | Star: Nadia Oussenko
29. Going to W.A.R. Against Pediatric Cancer (2017 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Cal's Angels is a St. Charles, IL, 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting Wishes, raising Awareness and funding Research (W.A.R.) to help kids fighting cancer.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Amanda Gregory, Luke Gregory, Esther Lee, Andrew Matthaei
30. KIDS Overview (2017 Video)
2 min | Animation, Short
An Emmy-nominated informative commercial introducing a new, statewide, education initiative from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and the Illinois School Board of Education.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Star: Rosi Amador
31. Team United - Behind the Scenes: Superheroes (2018 Video)
3 min | Short
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jamie Anderson, J.R. Celski, Nathan Chen, Jon Grover
32. Marching Mustangs: Queen Medley (2021 Music Video)
8 min | Music
An Emmy-winning collection of three music videos featuring the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen, performed by the Downers Grove South High School "Marching Mustangs" from Illinois.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Ben Abarro, Ryan Adams, Liv Balicki, Abby Becker
33. Spektral Quartet: Experiments in Living (2020 Video)
1 min | Short, Music
A promo for a classical music album that will never be heard the same way twice. A "Choose Your Own Adventure" style experience combining card games and music.
Directors: Daniel Kullman, Russell Rolen | Star: Alyssa Martinez
34. Spektral Quartet: Promo Collection (2018)
Music
An Emmy-nominated promotional compilation of four classical pieces performed by multi-Grammy-nominees the Spektral Quartet from Chicago.
Stars: Doyle Armbrust, Maeve Feinberg, Clara Lyon, Russell Rolen
35. My Story. Your Story. Our Story. (2019)
5 min | Short
A 30-year retrospective of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund as told by three recipients of DMSF's generosity over the years - part documentary, part "visual poem."
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Olivia Carberry, Victor Cerda, Dionté Durham
36. A Day in the Life of a Cristo Rey Student (2015)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Follow two high school students, Sam and Kala, through a typical day as they navigate work and school in an effort to achieve their dreams as they prepare for college applications.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Samantha Bahena, Kenzie Conner, Jim Dippold, Dini Fiorelli
37. Urban Life: Created (2015 Video)
2 min | Short
Emmy-nominated promo sizzle created for Chicago real estate developer McCaffery. An attention-grabber that showcases the breadth of McCaffery's offerings in the context of the people who live, work, and create within their developments.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Karlen Beitman, Celeste M Cooper, Nicolas DeGrazia, Nic Detorie
38. Rootless (2006)
23 min | Short, Drama
From the lands of the Inuit to Tierra de Fuego the Huichol belief has never changed. The spirit of the departed will not die, but will keep on living in the other beings, where they will ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Mason | Stars: Omar Leyva, Sandra Ruiz
39. Granting Wishes for Kids Fighting Cancer (2016 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
A two-time Emmy-nominated short documentary about Cal's Angels, a non-profit, and its many programs that help kids fighting cancer in and around the Chicagoland area.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Ava Lee, Esther Lee, Dori McCastland, Natalie McCastland
40. If I Wuz Yo Gyrl: An Experimental Work in Progress (2003)
Drama
An intense pressure cooker drama that explores the roots and results of physical abuse as it relates to two lesbian couples.
Director: Coquie Hughes | Stars: Dana Guest, Markietha Singleton, Gisla Stringer, Erica Bond
41. The Biggest Catch (2020)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Follow the final days of Shane Callaghan, a brave teenager with terminal cancer, as he shares his struggles and his hopes and shows us how and why his legacy must live on.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Shane Callaghan, Casey Callaghan, Martha Callaghan, Jessica Callaghan
42. A Pair of Pink Boots (2019)
15 min | Documentary, Short
A "day in the life" of Cal's Angel's as it wages "W.A.R." against pediatric cancer and one family's story about coming home from the hospital after the death of their young daughter with only her pair of pink boots.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Stewart Goldman, Esther Lee, Gwen Lee, Christi Starr
43.
Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
Episode:
Part One: Day One, 9:07 AM
(2020)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Meg Grunewald, Charles Turck
44.
Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
Episode:
Part Two: Day One, 11:14 AM
(2020)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Nicolas DeGrazia, Meg Grunewald, Charles Turck
45.
Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
Episode:
Part Three: Day One, 3:43 PM
(2020)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Dina Bair, Nicolas DeGrazia, Meg Grunewald
46.
Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
Episode:
Part Four: Day Nine, 2:30 PM
(2020)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Dina Bair, Matt Birnholz, Nicolas DeGrazia
47.
Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
Episode:
Part Five: Day Thirty-Two, 9:30 PM
(2020)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Dina Bair, Matt Birnholz, Nicolas DeGrazia
48.
Waiting in Line (2020–2021)
Episode:
Part Six: Day One Hundred Five, 11:30 PM
(2021)
Comedy
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Stars: Jessica Antes, Dina Bair, Matt Birnholz, Nicolas DeGrazia
49.
The Walter Murchologues (2013– )
Episode:
An Evening with Walter Murch - Episode 11: A Kubrick Retrospective, Part I
(2013)
4 min | Short, Comedy
The legendary editor hosts a retrospective of the fine films of Stanley Kubrick, Movie-maker.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Star: Charles Turck
50.
The Walter Murchologues (2013– )
Episode:
An Evening with Walter Murch - Episode 12: A Kubrick Retrospective, Part II
(2013)
6 min | Short, Comedy
The legendary Hollywood editor continues his retrospective of the fine films of Stanley Kubrick, movie-maker - while visiting some of his own demons.
Director: Nicolas DeGrazia | Star: Charles Turck