Stories have power.
What’s yours?
INTRODUCTION
Production House is an award-winning content production company dedicated to crafting compelling, character-driven stories that inspire audiences. We specialize in producing high-quality documentaries, branded content, and narrative films that capture real-life stories in an engaging and cinematic way.
Our goal
Production House is seeking a strategic studio partnership to fund, produce, market and distribute a slate of six documentaries over the next 3 years.
KEY COMPONENTS
Each film is designed to connect with a passionate niche audience while still exploring universal themes that resonate broadly.
We plan to secure strategic sponsorships to fund and facilitate content marketing campaigns on social media.
BONUS - Four of the six projects qualify for the 30% IL Film Tax Credit.
why it works
Strategic Value to Wayfarer Studios
Brand-Aligned Content: Each project carries themes of hope, humanity, and impact that reflect Wayfarer’s core identity.
Cross-Platform Appeal: Designed to succeed across streaming, theatrical, and social platforms with strong hooks and promotional tie-ins.
Buzz-Building Model: Our production approach creates assets (BTS, social vignettes, short-form interviews) during filming to fuel early marketing momentum.
Proven Team: Led by award-winning filmmaker Adam Gacka, Production House has a track record of success at SXSW, Chicago International Film Festival, and with civic partners like the City of Chicago and CPS.
RADIO FLYER
a feature documentary
STATUS: TALENT SECURED, READY FOR PRODUCTION
TARGET FESTIVAL PREMIERE: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL 2026
RELEASE DATE: CHRISTMAS 2026
BUDGET: $450,000 (ELIGIBLE FOR IL FILM TAX CREDIT)
An immigrant’s dream, a childhood icon, and a family legacy spanning over a century—The Red Wagon traces the rise of Radio Flyer from its humble origins in a Chicago workshop to becoming one of America’s most beloved brands, exploring how a little red wagon shaped generations and continues to evolve in a changing world.
SAnta
a feature documentary
STATUS: TALENT SECURED, READY FOR PRODUCTION
TARGET FESTIVAL PREMIERE: TELLURIDE 2026
RELEASE DATE: CHRISTMAS 2026
BUDGET: $750,000
Tim Burger is a former Marine, devoted husband, federal contracting manager—and Santa Claus. But for Tim, being Santa isn’t about red suits and sleigh bells. It’s about leading with kindness every day of the year, showing that the true spirit of Christmas lives in how we treat each other.
Pug queen
a feature documentary
STATUS: TALENT SECURED, READY FOR PRODUCTION
TARGET FESTIVAL PREMIERE: VENICE 2027
RELEASE DATE: CHRISTMAS 2027
BUDGET: $775,000
A former Playboy Playmate trades glamor for grit as she and her partner rescue abused pugs by the dozens—facing heartbreak, chaos, and the daily challenge of running a dog sanctuary that tests the strength of their relationship.
TRICOCI
a feature documentary
STATUS: TALENT SECURED, READY FOR PRODUCTION
TARGET FESTIVAL PREMIERE: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL 2026
RELEASE DATE: CHRISTMAS 2026
BUDGET: $1,000,000 (ELIGIBLE FOR IL FILM TAX CREDIT)
An immigrant armed with a pair of shears and a dream, Mario Tricoci transformed the beauty industry from the ground up — “Tricoci” is a powerful documentary portrait of a world-class hairstylist, visionary entrepreneur, and mentor who redefined what it means to make someone’s day.
CRED
a feature documentary
STATUS: TALENT SECURED, READY FOR PRODUCTION
TARGET FESTIVAL PREMIERE: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL 2027
RELEASE DATE: THANKSGIVING 2027
BUDGET: $600,000 (ELIGIBLE FOR IL FILM TAX CREDIT)
Inside one of Chicago’s most ambitious anti-violence initiatives, the people doing the hardest work—the mentors, counselors, and outreach workers—fight to break a cycle they know too well, risking everything to help others survive what they barely escaped.
CAPTAIN
a feature documentary
STATUS: TALENT SECURED, READY FOR PRODUCTION
TARGET FESTIVAL PREMIERE: TORONTO OR CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL 2027
RELEASE DATE: CHRISTMAS 2027
BUDGET: $425,000 (ELIGIBLE FOR IL FILM TAX CREDIT)
Captain is a documentary that follows three men’s league hockey captains as they navigate the chaos of adult life—balancing work, family, and their undying passion for the game—culminating at the legendary USA Hockey-sponsored Pond Hockey Tournament in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
PROPOSAL
BREAKDOWN
BUDGET: $4,000,000
TAX CREDIT: $685,000
ACTUAL COST: $3,315,000
TOTAL MARKET VALUE: $13,700,000
PROFIT: $10,385,000
TRICOCI
BUDGET: $1,000,000
TAX CREDIT: $270,000
FINAL COST: $700,000
ESTIMATED AUDIENCE: 3,000,000
VALUE: $1,800,000
PROFIT: $1,100,000
CAPTAIN
BUDGET: $425,000
TAX CREDIT: $100,000
FINAL COST: $325,000
ESTIMATED AUDIENCE: 1,000,000
VALUE: $600,000
PROFIT: $275,000
RADIO FLYER
BUDGET: $450,000
TAX CREDIT: $135,000
FINAL COST: $315,000
ESTIMATED AUDIENCE: 5,000,000
VALUE: $3,000,000
PROFIT: $2,685,000
SANTA
BUDGET: $750,000
TAX CREDIT: 0
FINAL COST: $750,000
ESTIMATED AUDIENCE: 10,000,000
VALUE: $5,000,000
PROFIT: $4,250,000
PUG QUEEN
BUDGET: $775,000
TAX CREDIT: 0
FINAL COST: $775,000
ESTIMATED AUDIENCE: 3,000,000
VALUE: $1,800,000
PROFIT: $1,025,000
CRED
BUDGET: $600,000
TAX CREDIT: $180,000
FINAL COST: $420,000
ESTIMATED AUDIENCE: 2,000,000
VALUE: $1,500,000
PROFIT: $1,080,000