Chair on Stair Films

06/22/2026

Spending the day along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Grant Beach with such a talented group of artists and creatives made for an incredible experience.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for bringing their passion and creativity to the project. We had a lot of fun capturing these moments and can’t wait for everyone to see the finished video.

🎵 Song: Charm-O-Tucky
🎤 Artists: Dee La Belle & Bob Smoke
🎭 Talent: Dee La Belle, Bob Smoke, Joshua M. Hall
🎥 Camera: Derek Pfister
📸 Photography: Britney Anne
🎬 Production Company: Chair on Stair Films

06/17/2026

Derek Pfister of Chair on Stair Films sat down with Media Bolt Productions on their podcast series and discussed one of the most important topics of filmmaking: storytelling.

While great cinematography, stunning visuals, detailed costumes, and impressive production design can elevate a project, they should never overshadow the story itself. At the heart of every memorable film is a compelling narrative that connects with an audience on an emotional level.

What are your thoughts? Is story king, or do visuals have an equal role in creating a great film?

Media Bolt Podcast:
https://youtube.com/?si=ai4X9q9UHqxgwJAV

06/15/2026

Special congratulations to everyone involved in the SOGO Film Festival over the weekend!

It was a pleasure handing out the awards with the wonderful Jennell Jenney and having the premier of “The Withering” 🎬

Congrats to all the winners and nominees who put their heart and creative minds into their films!

Here’s to SOGO 2027!

06/13/2026

Today we brought the music video for “Charm-O-Tucky” to life at the beautiful beach area of Grant Park. With stunning views of Lake Michigan and an incredible team of artists, we captured some amazing footage that we’re excited to edit together soon 🎞️

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this production possible! This was a very fun collaboration in the sun ☀️

Credits:
Song: Charm-O-Tucky
Artists: Dee La Belle & Bob Smoke
Talent: Dee La Belle, Bob Smoke, Joshua M. Hall
Camera: Derek Pfister
Photography: Britney Anne
Production Company: Chair on Stair Films⁠

🎶 Coming soon!

06/12/2026

This Sunday, June 14, The Withering makes its official public premiere at the Sogo Film Festival!

We are proud to have been involved in this feature horror film, a project that highlights the incredible talent, passion, and dedication of Wisconsin filmmakers.

This photo is of the Skeleton crew when the film wrapped production up. Congrats to all the cast and crew who made this film what it is 🎞️

Join us for the film’s first public screening and celebrate the growing Wisconsin film community.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Stoughton Village Players Theater
255 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI

🎟️ Tickets are available now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sogo-film-festival-2026-tickets-1990063327985

Come support independent filmmaking, meet fellow film lovers, and experience The Withering on the big screen for the very first time.

06/11/2026

Exciting conversations at the latest Mission One Billion Creator Network meetup! 🎬

It was great connecting with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and creatives from across Wisconsin to discuss the future of our state’s film industry. From new film incentives to growing production resources, it’s clear that Wisconsin filmmaking is gaining momentum, but there’s a lot of work to be done still ✅

The energy, collaboration, and ideas shared throughout the evening made one thing obvious: we’re not waiting for opportunities, we’re creating them.

Special thank you to Veronica Pope of the Wisconsin Film Office for speaking and giving all of us insight. You are greatly appreciated!

Become part of the Mission 1 Billion community on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Be4yxahyK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Photo credit: Dan Brezgel

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

🎬 Join Us at the SOGO Film Festival! 🎬

We’re happy to announce that Abattoir, the latest short film we had the pleasure of working on, will be screening at the SOGO Film Festival next weekend alongside an incredible lineup of talented filmmakers and impactful short films.

If you’re a fan of independent cinema, storytelling, and supporting local filmmakers, this is a showcase you won’t want to miss.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Stoughton Village Players Theater
255 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI

Tickets 🎟️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sogo-film-festival-2026-tickets-1990063327985

Come out, enjoy some phenomenal films, and stay for the filmmaker Q&A following the program. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2026

Fresh still frames from our recent fitness promo shoot at Strive 4 Fitness! 💪🎬

From explosive workouts to focused training sessions, these images showcase the energy and determination that made this shoot such a success.

It’s been great seeing the final promos come together, and these stills are a reminder of the hard work that happened both in front of and behind the camera. Huge thanks to the talented athletes and actors who brought their passion and intensity to every shot.

Camera Operators: Derek Pfister, Jake Neuman
Talent: Joshua M. Hall, Laurie Schreck Amstadt, Britney Anne, and Carlin Roskopf
Location: Strive 4 Fitness

06/02/2026

The wait is almost over! Join the cast and crew for the official premiere of The Withering on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Sogo Film Festival in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Made entirely in Wisconsin by Wisconsin filmmakers, cast, and crew, The Withering is a feature-length horror film that showcases the incredible talent, creativity, and dedication of our local filmmaking community. We are proud to have been part of this production and excited to see it make its public debut on the big screen.

📍 Sogo Film Festival
Stoughton Village Players Theater
255 East Main Street
Stoughton, WI

🕡 Screening Time: 6:30 PM
🎤 Q&A with filmmakers immediately following the film.

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sogo-film-festival-2026-tickets-1990063327985

Come celebrate independent filmmaking and support the talented artists helping put Wisconsin film on the map.