Film Foetus, Inc. is a leading independent film and video production company based in the Midwest, specializing in distinctive documentary projects for theatrical, broadcast, corporate, and non-profit clients. Founded by D.P. Carlson — a respected figure in the Midwest film community since 1988 — the company is committed to delivering exceptional, impactful storytelling.

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"Joe Frank" doc released video on-demand

"Joe Frank - Somewhere Out There" is a feature-length documentary on the life of Joe Frank, an award-winning audio artist whose radio and online media career spans nearly forty years. His meticulously crafted shows are known as innovative, abstract, underground, autobiographical, surreal, humorous, and thought-provoking reflections on the human experience. The film features Joe Frank alongside notable talents including Harry Shearer, David Cross, Ira Glass, Grace Zabriskie, Alexander Payne, Terry Kinney, Larry Block, Debi Mae West, Ryan Cutrona, Laura Esterman, Tim Jerome, Larry Josephson, Arthur Miller, David Rapkin, and Lester Nafzger, among others.

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"Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River" available on DVD and streaming!

The wait is over — the innovative documentary "Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River!" is now available for home viewing! Stream it for 72 hours, or download it to own and unlock a full extra hour of "Flotsam & Jetsam" Bonus Features!

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"Chicago Filmmakers/Chicago River" celebrated in print!

The documentary is featured in Intellect Books' "World Film Locations: Chicago," praised as a must-read for film lovers and anyone exploring the Windy City. It includes essays by Arnie Bernstein, author of "Hollywood on Lake Michigan." Roger Ebert called it "...a unique movie book with original inspiration. It adds something special to the conversation."

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