Yokai Films

Yokai Films is an award winning video production company in Chicago that creates impactful corporate videos, fun viral shorts and indie feature films.

We are a full-service firm that provides pre-production (script, casting, project planning) production (on-site multi-camera crews) and post-production (editing, motion graphics). We work with a diverse roster of creative collaborators and corporate clients ranging from major PR firms and iconic sports franchises to haunted houses and soft drink startups. Whether our clients have a product to sell

or a passion to share, Yokai Films employs years of production and post-production experience, creative insight, and the latest digital video technology to tell engaging stories over multiple media platforms.

10/04/2023

New episode of Days of the Living Dead features Mike and Chris in FRONT of the camera, reminiscing about their 10-year involvement with the show!

Days of the Living Dead is a co-production between Zombie Army Productions (who make the things) and Yokai Films (who film/edit the things). In this episode ...

06/03/2021

YouTube Shorts Launches 4 New Creation Tools

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YouTube is launching four new tools creators can utilize when editing YouTube Shorts videos.

05/14/2021

YouTube Used By More US Adults Than Any Other Social Network

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A study on social media usage in 2021 finds more US adults use YouTube than any other social network.

04/29/2021

YouTube Provides New Overview of How its Video Recommendation Systems Work

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YouTube has provided a valuable new overview of how its recommendation algorithms work, and how creators can work with them.

04/22/2021

How Long Should Marketing Videos Be Anyway?

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Should all of your videos really be shorter than two minutes? That’s long been the rule of thumb I’ve come…

04/08/2021

How to use Zoom like a pro: 15 video chat tips and tricks to try today

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We've got a step-by-step guide on how to change your Zoom background and your audio and video settings, and how to turn on the beauty filter.

03/25/2021

Personalized Video: Everything You Need to Know

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Personalized videos are a powerful way to capture and keep your audience's attention. Find out how they work, learn how they're made, and see examples.

03/18/2021

The best tips for using Zoom

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Whether you're a Zoom regular or new to the popular videoconferencing platform, these tips will help take your video calls and collaboration to the next level.

03/04/2021

Video Trends: The Top Five B2B Predictions for 2021

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We’ve rounded up our predictions for the top 5 video trends of 2021. Embracing a digital-first strategy for marketing, sales, and employee engagement is a must for any business and we’ve got examples and stats to prove it.

02/18/2021

Video Marketing Will Be Even More Exciting: Trends 2021

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Video marketing is gaining popularity today and becomes one of the most effective brand promotion strategies. Here I provide a…

02/05/2021

Prepare Technology in Advance of a Virtual Meeting
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Follow these tips to make sure your virtual meeting will go smoothly.

01/21/2021

12 Tips For Making Your Virtual Meetings More Professional
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Virtual meetings are becoming more common. Managing them effectively is another way to build a positive, professional brand for yourself. Here are 12 ways to master them.

01/14/2021

Virtual Events: What We Have Learned
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The first of a series of articles for producers of virtual events and those considering participating as an exhibitor/sponsor in a media company’s virtual event.

12/31/2020

How to Keep a Virtual Audience Captivated
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I got trolled, and learned an important lesson in taking public speaking from the stage to the screen.

12/24/2020

How To Host A Successful Virtual Event
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Keep audiences engaged Virtual events are easy to join – and leave.

12/18/2020

How to Shift From Physical to Virtual Events and Maximize Event Outcomes
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With more events switching to online only, here are some tips to help you maximize your digital events.

12/11/2020

30 Tips and Tricks for Hosting a Successful Online Event
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From strategy to planning, marketing, hosting, and presenting, follow these 30 essential tips and tricks to help you create an incredible virtual event.

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Videos

When this bus is a rockin'....HellsGate Haunted House

Transworld Tradeshow

See you next year, TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show! A blast as always!

We're crazy privileged to have been at opening night for HellsGate Haunted House last night. Getting to follow Zombie Army Productions for the last 2 years of a decades-long dream of opening up not just a haunted house, but a refuge for creative individuals, is something we'll never forget.

T is for Timebomb - ABCs of Peep Deaths

A Yokai Films parody tribute to the ABCs of Death, featuring America's favorite Easter snack...PEEPS! View the entire series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist… Yokaifilms.com Directed By: Andy Ramsey and Chris Sato Shot By: Jason Kraynek Edited By: Chris Sato Voiced By: Lindsey Marks, Chris Sato, Stephanie Schultz Matt Stratton and Andy Ramsey Production Design By: Stephanie Schultz Special FX By: Matt Stratton Written By: Andy Ramsey, Jason Kraynek, Lindsey Marks and Chris Sato Project Concept By: Mike Meyer

S is for Slasher - ABCs of Peep Deaths

A Yokai Films parody tribute to the ABCs of Death, featuring America's favorite Easter snack...PEEPS! View the entire series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist… Yokaifilms.com Directed By: Andy Ramsey and Chris Sato Shot By: Jason Kraynek Edited By: Chris Sato Voiced By: Lindsey Marks, Chris Sato, Stephanie Schultz and Andy Ramsey Production Design By: Stephanie Schultz Special FX By: Matt Stratton Written By: Andy Ramsey, Jason Kraynek, Lindsey Marks and Chris Sato Project Concept By: Mike Meyer

R is for Ragtime - ABCs of Peep Deaths

A Yokai Films parody tribute to the ABCs of Death, featuring America's favorite Easter snack...PEEPS! View the entire series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf-w912vdY7KbSELcXpVT_jQjtesk2kQJ Yokaifilms.com Directed By: Andy Ramsey and Chris Sato Shot By: Jason Kraynek Edited By: Chris Sato Voiced By: Lindsey Marks, Chris Sato, Stephanie Schultz and Andy Ramsey Production Design By: Stephanie Schultz Special FX By: Matt Stratton Written By: Andy Ramsey, Jason Kraynek, Lindsey Marks and Chris Sato Project Concept By: Mike Meyer

Q is for Quiet - ABCs of Peep Deaths

P is for Piranha - ABCs of Peep Deaths

O is for Origami - ABCs of Peep Deaths

N is for Nosferatu - ABCs of Peep Deaths

M is for Mousetrap - ABCs of Peep Deaths

L is for Lover - ABCs of Peep Deaths

A Yokai Films parody tribute to the ABCS of Death, featuring America's favorite Easter snack...PEEPS! View the entire series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf-w912vdY7KbSELcXpVT_jQjtesk2kQJ Yokaifilms.com Directed By: Andy Ramsey and Chris Sato Shot By: Jason Kraynek Edited By: Chris Sato Voiced By: Lindsey Marks, Chris Sato, Stephanie Schultz and Andy Ramsey Production Design By: Stephanie Schultz Special FX By: Matt Stratton Written By: Andy Ramsey, Jason Kraynek, Lindsey Marks and Chris Sato Project Concept By: Mike Meyer