Women In Film Chicago Panel
by
Fri, May 22, 2026
5 PM – 7 PM CDT (GMT-5)
CDM Center
CDM Center 708
243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
Registration
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This event is a great opportunity to gain real-world advice on breaking into the industry, understanding different roles within creative fields, and building the skillsets needed for long-term success. Attendees will be able to ask questions, connect with speakers, and learn directly from their journeys and challenges.
Open to all students.
Where
CDM Center
CDM Center 708
243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
Speakers
Stephanie Rabiola
Producer
Slow Blink
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-rabiola-9517004/
At Slow Blink Media, I craft compelling narratives that resonate mastering the nuances of film production and documentary storytelling to move audiences and spark connection. My foundation in marketing communications and creative direction, shaped at A|L Media Strategy, anchors every project in strategic insight and measurable impact.
Kat Pryor
Editor
Utopic (Chi)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-pryor-265b9044/
A veteran of the Chicago post-production community, with a passion for creative visual storytelling.
Rachel Oftedahl
Motion Design and Animation
Freelance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roftedahl/
3D Artist & Art Director helping you solve problems both creative and technical, never-ending advocate for equity in the entertainment industry.
Jade Pietri
Sound
ARU Chicago
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-pietri-086b70ab/
Motivated sound engineer always on the look for the next project
Laura Southard
Senior Motion Designer
Utopic
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasouthard/
I enjoy working on teams and collaborating, also comfortable working remotely...always interested in integrating new platforms and techniques while improving my craft, and meeting passionate, creative people.
Skillset:
• C4D // Redshift // Xparticles
• After Effects // Red Giant
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, InDesign)