Phil Ranstrom

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Writer, producer, director @ Documentary Film Maker
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Greater Chicago Area, United States
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About Phil Ranstrom

EMMY AWARD-NOMINATED WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTORMARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ... Freelance Writer/Producer/Director for a variety of clients in the fields of:- entertainment- news- public relations- businessIndependent documentary filmmaker:- SMUGGLERS OF FREEDOM (in production)- CHEAT YOU FAIR: THE STORY OF MAXWELL STREET (Emmy Award nominatIon, 'Best Writing - Program/Non News' & Emmy winner - 'Best Original Music Composition/Arrangement')- ELECTRIFIED: THE STORY OF THE MAXWELL STREET URBAN BLUES- HOUSE MUSIC IN CHICAGO- UPTOWN CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS- I REMEMBER RIVERVIEW- RECLAIMING AMERICA- THE COCAINE EXPRESS (Emmy-nominated for 'Best Investigative Report', first documentary out of college)Co-Founder & Writer/Producer:- Affiliated News Network, Inc., ChicagoWriter/Producer:- KEF Media Associates, Chicago - Video News Release (VNR) production/distribution firm- Burson Marsteller Public Relations, Chicago - Telaction Corporation, Chicago - start-up venture by J.C. Penny's for cable home shopping, prior to internetNews-Radio Talk-Show Producer:- WIND-Radio, Chicago, 'The Dave Baum Show'Adjunct Professor: - Columbia College, Chicago - taught a variety of courses, full-time , in both Television Production & in Liberal ArtsInterviewed:- Tom Waits- Timothy Leary- Buckminster Fuller- The Talking Heads- The Ramones- Bo Diddley (last interview recorded before he passed away)- Frankie Knuckles, Chicago 'House music' pioneerScreened my films in:- 2008 Sundance Film Festival- throughout U.S.- Poland- Belgium- AmsterdamMy documentary DVDs currently sell in:- 29 Best Buy stores in the Chicago area- Target - Barnes & Noble - The Jazz Record Mart, Chicago- Other on-line outlets such as Amazon in: o U.S. o Japan o Europe o RussiaPromotional partner:- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Corona, CAOTHER:Public Speaker, interviewer, personality, film actor, professional stunt man, athlete, former 9-time amateur kickboxing champion, boxer, runner, former competitive swimmer and diver, adventurer, world traveler

Phil Ranstrom's Current Company Details
Documentary Film Maker

Documentary Film Maker

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Writer, producer, director
Website:
docorient.com
Employees:
83
Phil Ranstrom Work Experience Details
  • Self-Employed
    Writer Producer Director / Documentary Filmmaker
    Self-Employed Jan 2004 - Present
    Greater Chicago Area
  • Maxwell Street Documentary, Llc
    President/Writer/Producer/Director
    Maxwell Street Documentary, Llc Jan 2006 - Present
    Chicago
    Created the Emmy Award-winning, "Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street", a feature length, independent, historical documentary about the rise & fall of Chicago's beloved Maxwell Street market, home of the modern blues, narrated by Joe Mantegna; recruited Fender Musical Instruments USA and Columbia College Chicago as sponsors; screened film in various film festivals throughout the U.S., including the 2008 Sundance Film Festival; film screening tour in Poland, Belgium & Amsterdam for international screening; currently market DVD in on-line and U.S. retail outlets including 28 Best Buy stores throughout the Chicago area; market DVD in various Japanese retail outlets; procured broadcast premiere of documentary on WTTW/PBS Oct. 27, 2011; developed in-store promotional events at Best Buy with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, including screenings, musical performances, guitar-giveaways, Q&A's and DVD signings.
  • Documentary Film Maker
    Writer, Producer, Director
    Documentary Film Maker 1982 - Present
    Manage company, promotions, productions, distribution, create partnerships, fundraising, etc.
  • Affiliated News Network, Inc.
    President/Writer/Producer/Director
    Affiliated News Network, Inc. 1992 - 1994
    Developed business plan to market video/film production & distribution services to both public relations agencies and companies; created VNRs, PSAs and other video/film programs for broadcast and corporate use; worked with business partner to monitor broadcast results of VNRs & PSAs and deliver detailed follow-up reporting to clients.
  • Kef Media Associates
    Writer/Producer
    Kef Media Associates 1990 - 1992
    Wrote produced & directed video news releases (VNRs) and public services announcements (PSAs) and corporate videos; developed client proposals, treatments, campaigns, pitches; traveled throughout U.S., Mexico & the Caribbean; recruited local production services, as needed.

Phil Ranstrom Skills

Video Production Documentaries Film Producing Broadcast Directing Screenwriting Public Speaking Field Producing Acting Film Production Press Releases Hd Video Media Production Scripting Guitarist Cinematography Film Editing Video Short Films Camera Operating Final Draft Independent Film Fitness Training Script Doctoring Final Cut Pro Premiere Public Relations Entertainment Camera Television Reality Pre Production Music Videos Commercials Video Editing Feature Films Post Production Videography Avid Avid Media Composer Working With Actors Conducting Interviews Film Acting Guitar Player Pitching Writing Recording Dvd

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Phil Ranstrom works for Documentary Film Maker

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Phil Ranstrom's current role is Writer, producer, director.

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Phil Ranstrom attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Computer Training Institute Of Chicago, Elgin Community College.

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