ABOUT THE FILM
The Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago houses numerous stained glass windows from the Arts and Crafts movement of 1880-1920. This short documentary follows the painstaking restoration process of one of those works of art; Louis Comfort Tiffany's "Peace Window." Filmed over the course of a year, the documentary focuses on a master conservator of stained-glass, Tom Venturella, as he and his partner, Jim Murphy, bring the window back to its original 1903 form.
Concept and original funding for the film was provided by Linda Miller and Friends of Historic Second Church. Funding was also provided by over 50 individual backers through the crowdfunding site, Indiegogo. Without this support, making the film would not have been possible.
The Filmmaker
MARK LOUCKS | Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Mark is a passionate filmmaker that specializes in capturing the essence of a subject through captivating visuals and unique storytelling. As a professional video producer in New York City, Mark has had the pleasure of making short documentaries for Rolling Stone, CBS, American Express, Vevo, Spotify, MTV, VH1, Fuse and The Public Theater among others. He's worked on several independent self-funded documentaries, most-notably "Randy" and "Chuck and Jim."
the Crew
MARISA RUIZ LOUCKS | Producer/Interviewer
Mark's wife and partner, Marisa, is a seasoned video producer of over 15 years. The two have collaborated on a number of projects together; The Peace Window marks their fifth independent short documentary.
SEAN RYAN | Director of Photography/Colorist/Producer
Sean Ryan is a traveled and diverse director of photography of over 10 years. He has worked with both Mark and Marisa for much of his career both professionally and independently. He was instrumental in bringing this story to life through his keen eye for cinematic visuals.
ALEX SCULLY | Camera/Drone Operator
Alex Scully is a multi-faceted master in video production. Honing his skills as a camera and drone operator for The Peace Window, he joined the team once again for the latest of many joint efforts.
DAVID BARTIN | Motion Graphics/Consultant
David is a founding member and frequent collaborator with Looksee Films. In The Peace Window, he brings Louis Comfort Tiffany’s brilliant work to life through animation.
JONATHAN ANDERSON | Sound Design
Jonathan is a composer, sound designer, engineer, and producer. He creates music and sound design for media of all kinds. This was his first collaboration with Looksee Films, but hopefully not the last.