Kevin Otterness
<p>Kevin Otterness got his start in the film business at age 7 when his father took him to see "Star Wars" in 1977. Walking out of the theatre, Otterness knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.</p> <p>Today, Otterness owns POSTHOUSE PICTURES, an independent production companies. He produces and directs independent films, music video's and behind-the-scenes documentaries, and his clients have benefited from his artistic camera work and editing talents since 2000.</p> <p>Throughout his career, Otterness built an impressive resume that earned him recognition for his work as a Director of Photography, his fast paced editing style, and his ability to make small-budget projects look like million-dollar productions.</p> <p>In December 2010 Kevin Otterness released his music video directorial debut, “Life Without Love,” performed by Dave Sills. One week later the behind the scenes of “Life Without Love” was released.</p> <p>Otterness also worked with one of his inspiring directors this year, Michael Bay. Otterness was cast as an FBI agent in the upcoming film TRANSFORMERS 3 “Dark of the Moon,” part of which was filmed in Chicago. He also was cast in Steven Soderbergh’s new film “Contagion” also shot in Chicago.</p> <p>Though he’s never seen himself as an actor, Otterness believes it helps him as a director understand where his actors are coming from when on set.</p> <p>In 2011, Otterness will release his second music video, “Don’t Want Your Man” performed by Carla Kosak. You can also expect to see a behind-the-scenes vignette to follow that video as well. This time the Making of : will focus on pre- and post-production.</p> <p>Otterness also plans on involving other Chicago area filmmakers in some other projects he has coming up this year.</p>