Hootenanny

Hootenanny We’re not just your post house. We’re your post home.

Hootenanny is a Chicago boutique post-production house offering a full range of services in creative editorial, finishing, graphic design, and visual effects.

05/20/2026

A behind-the-scenes glimpse at some 3D and VFX work from our Febreze ad last year.

Here’s a bit more about our process...

We knew the prominent scent-v***r effect needed to appear elegant and light, “almost like ballet.” 3D was the logical starting point to get an appropriate sense of volume. After testing fabric and smoke simulations, we settled on a clever mix of shader effects and a twisted 3D funnel with subtle geometric distortion. Later we configured our dynamic v***r setup to appear throughout the entire spot.

For the 3D product renders, we referenced actual, physical Febreze products (shout out to Walgreens and Mariano’s) while matching the style of Procter & Gamble’s official product images. The 3D product models were textured using official packaging art (with approved design adjustments to reduce clutter). Our final end-card scene features 9 variations of the Febreze PLUG product.

Big thanks to our team and collaborators for bringing this vision to life and keeping things fresh ✨🌷✨.

05/11/2026

A little affirmation from Nature Made and our very own Nikki Vapensky:
Bring joy wherever you go.
This one left us smiling.

🚨New work alert!🚨 Check out the latest episode of "Let Them Cook", cut by Hootenanny's Sean Halvorsen, starring Chef Jon...
04/29/2026

🚨New work alert!🚨 Check out the latest episode of "Let Them Cook", cut by Hootenanny's Sean Halvorsen, starring Chef Jonathan Zaragoza and Chicago Bears Tight End, Cole Kmet! Thanks to the Whistle Sports Team for having us on this one! Go Bears! 🐻⬇️

11 likes, 4 comments. "Cole Kmet On His Legendary Playoff Catch, Bears Future, & NFL Vs. College Football 🏈"

04/01/2026

Step into spring 🌸 We dare you. Happy April Fools! 😄
Rigged and animated by our very own, Brian Stevens!

Yesterday, we hosted our 11th (!!!) annual Hootenanny Galentine's Lunch, and it was a great reminder of why we love what...
02/13/2026

Yesterday, we hosted our 11th (!!!) annual Hootenanny Galentine's Lunch, and it was a great reminder of why we love what we do! We're grateful to everyone who made time to join us. The laughs were loud, the energy was high, and the community felt very real. 🌹🌹 Happy Galentine's Day from all your friends at Hootenanny! ❤️🩷

02/09/2026

Super Bowl champs deserve a throwback replay.
Enjoy this spot featuring a tiny #89 making a BIG play.
Edited by our very own Adam Bruno!

01/21/2026

We have a pretty good gut feeling that you'll like this new Kellogg's spot, cut by Hootenanny's very own Nikki Vapensky Marvel and finished by Eddie Low-Era! Thanks to our friends at Leo for bringing us in on the fun!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re feeling incredibly  .Grateful for our wonderful clients who trusted us with their work, ...
12/24/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re feeling incredibly .

Grateful for our wonderful clients who trusted us with their work, and for the amazing collaborators who made everything look and sound better along the way.

Thank you for making Hootenanny your this year.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and an even better 2026!

Love,
Your Friends @ Hootenanny

12/11/2025

Every day, she met everyone else’s needs—except her own. Adam Bruno’s latest edit for the American Psychiatric Assoc. follows a caregiver who realizes her needs matter, too. An important message we’re proud to be a part of.

Agency: Edelman
Director: Joshua McGowan @ Method & Madness
Edit: Adam Bruno
Assistant Editor: Charlie Kessler
Finishing: Eddie Loera
GFX: Brian Stevens
Color: Nolo Digital Film
Audio: Steve Aguilar

12/05/2025

🚨Attention film students and/or post-production enthusiasts!🚨
Join us next Friday, December 12th for the last Hootenanny Office Hours of 2025! This month, we will be live and in-person at Hootenanny’s office here in Chicago, where we'll be talking all about visual effects and finishing from our very own Eddie Loera! If you're interested, click the link below to RSVP today.
Hope to see you there!

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328 S Jefferson Street Suite 570
Chicago, IL
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