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Making An Impact.
Press Coverage.
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Our team has had the honor of being featured on a variety of media outlets to talk
about our creative journey. We are pleased to present those stories.
Bold Journey Magazine
​Derek, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I picked up a video camera for the first time as a teenager in 2003, from then on out, all I knew was I wanted to become a filmmaker. My friends and family said I had a knack for telling stories behind the camera. Whether it was just my friends and I making goofy videos or making something a little more serious, it became my passion to story tell with a camera. Most of all, I was having fun and enjoying life.
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Media Bolt Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Derek Pfister, the mind behind Chair on Stair Films. We dive into his journey into video production, the inception of his company, and his role in nurturing the filmmaking community in Wisconsin. Derek shares valuable insights on starting a production company, the challenges and rewards of the 48-hour film project, and the importance of team structure in a successful production. He also gives us a sneak peak into the future plans for Chair on Stair Films. Tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look at this dynamic production company.
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Wisconsin filmmakers showcase film at Cannes Film Festival
The film, called Reasonable Doubt, was written, shot and produced in Wisconsin
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JANESVILLE, Wis.
"Reasonable Doubt," a short film created in Wisconsin, screened last week at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
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The seven-minute film was written, shot, and produced in Janesville, Wisconsin, in December 2023. A crew of about 30 Wisconsin creatives worked together to create the project from script to screen for the Yes We Cannes global film competition.​​
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FOUREVA MEDIA
E38: How Did Derek Pfister Grow YouTube Over 100,000 Subscribers? | The Foureva Podcast
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Throughout the episode of The Foureva Podcast with the Host Jamar Jones from Foureva Media, listeners are treated to insights and anecdotes from Derek Pfister's journey, highlighting his experiences, successes, and perhaps even failures in the world of content creation. The conversation likely delves into topics such as:
Content Creation Journey: Derek Pfister's journey from starting out as a content creator to achieving growth and success
on YouTube.
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Daily Inspiration: Meet Derek Pfister
Hi Derek, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
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I turned Chair on Stair Films into a business in 2010 when I was invited to film a wedding, not knowing what to expect. The funny thing was, I got a call from a friend of mine asking if I could film his sister’s wedding as well. Guess what, it was the day after the first one I was asked to do! I took a chance and gave it a try. It was a daunting challenge, especially doing it by yourself! I don’t recommend it. I was pretty much running around with my head cut off the whole time. In the end I survived and loved taking the opportunity. It was a challenge and that’s what I needed to do to level up my abilities.
Soon after, I asked my longtime friend, who was more of a brother to me, Brendan Adams to assist me in future shoots. He bravely said yes. That yes became the start of what has now made Chair on Stair Films a trustworthy video production business in the state of Wisconsin. If it was not for taking a chance with the wedding and having Brendan joining me, I would not be standing here with everything the team has accomplished.
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