Testimonials

"The results of working with Hart Productions went beyond my wildest dreams! After being contacted by a representative of the Food Network and given a phone interview I was given the honor of submitting a demo of myself on video asap! I needed a production company that could work within a very short deadline, provide guidance on the set, and deliver a professional and sophisticated end product. Donna Hart went above and beyond to get the shoot right and guide me throughout the video. When I followed up with my Food Network contact she told me she loved the piece and particularly like the way it had been edited. Within 1 ½ weeks after receiving my video, the Food Network called to book me on a special Thanksgiving program that would air within 2 months! Thanks, Donna!"

Renee S. Ferguson
Author
Talk Turkey to Me

"Hart Productions is a joy to work with - they match our company values because they are agile and easy to do business with. I'm incredibly impressed with the quality of videos, especially considering a fiasco with the venue - "Film six executives in a room resembling a hall of mirrors" is a daunting task, and Hart Productions worked through the challenges to create videos that everyone here is proud of. The work makes our department look great, and I look forward to working with Donna on future projects!"

Troy Costlow
Careerbuilder.com

Hart Productions took great care in understanding the goal of our video production, and making sure we moved toward accomplishing that goal every step of the way. Donna at Hart Productions was extremely accommodating and professional, she cared as much about making our video perfect as we did. The final product was polished and professional, but even more important, it was engaging. If you want to avoid producing "just another corporate video", Hart Productions is the right choice.

Craig Thompson
Manager Quality and Internal Communications
Delta Dental of Illinois

Video production company recommendation:

I found the most wonderful, talented, economical video production company who did a two-camera shoot for me in Chicago. I just received the edited DVDs and they are awesome! Donna Hart (www.hartproductionsinc.com) and her crew captured the power of the programs and the audience interaction, but her greatest skill is in her masterful editing. This is the level of quality that we all deserve! She was pleasant, unobtrusive and the meeting planners found her so easy to work with that they “didn’t even know she or her crew was there.” Additionally she responded to all of our calls and inquires the same day, even while she was in China. She told us exactly when we would receive the DVDs and they arrived as promised.

Pegine Echevarria
Posted on SpeakerNet News

"Donna,

Thank you so much for the effort and for shooting with the extra camera.
Thanks to you and your team!"

Lisa Holloway
Creative Artists Agency
(CAA is the talent agency and literary agency representing Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Steven Spielberg among others.)

"Hi Donna,

The footage you shot for us was great! The piece is coming out fantastic. I will send you a copy when it is finished.

I appreciate doing business with you!"

Bernard Bonomo
President
Beanovision Productions

"Donna,

Your empathy and understanding of the educational content of VTS: A tool for Building Visual Literacy, Language Skills, and Critical Thinking helped make it a well edited and strong piece. Art and museum educators across the country have found the film to be a useful teaching tool."

Dori Jacobsohn
Manager, Studio and Family Programs
Terra Museum of American Art

"Dear Donna,

Thank you again for your work on the VTS video. I am pleased with the results and appreciate all of the effort and hard work you gave to the project."

Jennifer S. Siegenthaler
Curator of Education
Terra Museum of American Art

"Dear Donna,

Thank you so much for the Wedding Video! You did a knockout job! We all have enjoyed it so much. We've laughed and shed a tear or three! The shots you got and the editing were awesome. We appreciate all your hard work and talent.."

All the "Conards"
August 2007

"Hi Donna,

Thank you so much on your hard work and promptness. The shots you took are perfect. I appreciate your professional attitude and actions. If we ever need anything in your area again you will be the first to be contacted. Thank you again so much."

Nate Tull : Art Director
VIDEO CRAFT PRODUCTIONS INC.

"Dear Donna,

Thanks so much for the terrific tape of the party!" (Promotional Corporate Event Program)

Holly Hayes
Author, Threads of Passion
Sundance Film Festival Screenwriting semi-finalist
Book signing party held at Butterfield 8 in Chicago

"Dear Donna;

On behalf of the entire membership of the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the fantastic job your company did in the filming of our annual Christmas Concert! Your editing staff provided great titling, fading and special effects mixed with still shots of our venue and other decorations which made for a wonderful professional video that our members and audiences have purchased and will watch for many many years to come.” (small excerpt from letter of reference.)

Brian Birnbaum
President
Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale

"Hi Donna!

I wanted to tell you that we finally got to watch the dvd and we are so pleased! You did such a great job. Beautiful work. Thank you so much! You were easy to work with!
We'll be in touch soon,"

Annie
Virtuoso Performing Arts, LLC
8321 West Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714
847.583.0740
www.virtuosoperformingarts.com

"Dear Donna,

We just watched it and it is FANTASTIC!! Tell you crew...take credit yourself...it is a wonderful production!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...You make me look good! They are going to love it!"

Theresa Croghan
Scamper Chairperson 2005

"Our elementary school drama night was culminated on a DVD by Donna and her team. It was an outstanding combination of all aspects of the show. The sound, color and camera angles were extremely professional. Hart Productions was a joy to work with!"

Deb Weliver
Chairperson Forest Glen Groovy 2006

"Donna,

I received the DVD's last week - you did a wonderful, fantastic job. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! David and I were so pleased. The audio during the service was incredible - I'm so happy you managed to hide that microphone so we could hear our vows...

I just wanted to tell you how happy I am with the video - and that I'm recommending your services to a friend of mine who is getting married in June. I wish you all the best - thank you for capturing one of the best days of my life on film...now I can treasure the day forever."

Sincerely,
Melissa Robb
Wedding Venue: Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
Reception Venue: The Chicago Club