About Us

Forémedia Productions is a Chicago-based film and video production company specializing in documentary filmmaking, branded content, and broadcast-quality storytelling. We provide end-to-end production services from development and field production to post-editing delivering cinematic visuals with journalistic depth and narrative intention.

With decades of international experience, our team of filmmakers has filmed on six continents, collaborating with major broadcasters and global brands including Discovery Channel, National Geographic, A&E, The History Channel, Abbott, FedEx, Oracle, SRAM, and United Airlines. Under the creative direction of Director of Photography Oral Berat, Foremedia Productions continues to bring powerful stories to life with technical expertise, cultural awareness, and visual craft.

 FAQs

  • Our work blends cinematic craft with journalistic integrity. With decades of experience, we approach every story with intention—capturing visuals that feel human, immersive, and rooted in authenticity. We’re trusted by major networks, global brands, and independent teams alike.

  • We specialize in documentary filmmaking, broadcast television, branded storytelling, and commercial visual content. Whether it’s a long-form series, on-location production, interviews, or a corporate campaign, we scale our approach to meet the creative and technical needs of the project.

  • Yes. We have filmed across six continents, handling travel logistics, field production, and remote coordination when needed. Our team is experienced in working in diverse environments and adapting to unique conditions on location.

  • We provide full-service production support from development to final delivery. This includes pre-interviews, field production, cinematography, sound, lighting, and post-production editing. We can integrate at any stage of a project.

  • ‍ ‍Reach out through our contact form or email us directly with project details, timeline, and scope. We’ll respond within 24–48 hours to discuss next steps and build a tailored production plan.

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Mission

At Forémedia Productions, our mission is to tell stories that move people visually, emotionally, and culturally. We combine cinematic craftsmanship with journalistic curiosity to create work that is both authentic and unforgettable. From documentary series and global travel shows to branded content and narrative pieces, we partner with organizations who believe in the power of storytelling to inform, inspire, and shape the world.

We are driven by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Every project is an opportunity to uncover truth, amplify voices, and connect audiences across borders and experiences.

Our purpose is simple: use the craft of visual storytelling to capture humanity at its most compelling—and bring those stories to life with depth, integrity, and intention.

Awards

LOVE CHARLIE, Feature length documentary about the life of chef Charlie Trotter.

• Best of the Fest Award at Chicago Film Festival

WE ARE WITNESSES: CHICAGO, online documentary is an immersive short-video series presenting intimate portraits of Chicagoans who have been touched by the criminal justice system. Produced by The Marshall Project in partnership with Kartemquin Films and Illinois Humanities, these films explore the nature of crime, punishment and forgiveness.

• National Emmy nomination for Outstanding New Approach in Documentary

FROM BILLIONS TO NONE , Feature length documentary tells the compelling, little-known story of the rapid extinction of the once abundant passenger pigeon, and explores its lessons for today with the alarming decline of many species worldwide.

• Winner of American Conservationist Film Festival

• Official selection to Boston Environmental Film Festival

VOICES OF THE GENIZA, 12min. Depicts the life in Cairo between 1000 and 1300 AD. Produced with Brainchild Production for Spertus Museum of Judaic Studies.

• American Association of Museums "MUSE" Award Winner for best video production.

RETURN OF THE NAVAJO BOY, 60 minutes. A filmmaker’s son returns an old film to the Navajo Indians, and a series of incredible events ensues. Spitz productions, Chicago, Illinois

• Premiered at Sundance Film Festival

• Best Documentary at Aboriginal Voices Film Festival, Toronto

VIETNAM: LONG TIME COMING 115 minutes. Produced by Kartemquin Films, the makers of Hoop Dreams. The filmmakers follow American and Vietnamese veterans on an historic 1,200 mile bicycle ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Best Documentary, Directors Guild Of America

• Emmy: Best Sports Programming.

IN THE SHADOW OF MEMORY 60 min. A film about the Nazi destruction of the Czech village, Lidice, focusing on the long term effects of the tragedy. Collective Image and Comforty Media Concepts, Chicago, IL

• Cine Golden Eagle

• Audience award, Jerusalem Film Festival

INSIDE 9/11 3 episode mini series provides insight into the events that led up to 9/11 by tracing the timeline from al Qaeda's earliest origins through the aftermath of 9/11 and the ongoing investigation. produced by Towers Productions for History channel.

• National Emmy nomination for Best Documentary