Cardigan & Crow Cinematics

03/23/2026

Join us on April 4th for Taco Trivia on the Crown Point Square! Test your skills and you might just walk away with a taco 🌮

02/09/2026

This Sunday we traded pavement for ice. ❄️

The Cardigan & Crow team had a blast covering Moto On Ice - Cedar Lake, where riders took on the frozen lake for a full day of high-speed racing and energy.

More photos and videos coming soon! If you’re hosting an event and want cinematic, story-driven coverage, let’s create something unforgettable.

02/04/2026

🔥 Speed up your slow season by fueling the fire now.

It’s the dregs of winter, the days are short– You need more than open doors to get customers. You need a partner who can provide the fuel to launch your business into the best year yet.

Rising prices and growing competition can make 2026 a make-it-or-break year. Is your business ready? If you had to stop and think, we are here to help!

Cardigan & Crow Cinematics is made up of two NWI creatives: Anna Ortiz and Brendan Ryan. We’ve had years of experience in writing, development, videography, photography, design and more. We love this field and want to help as many businesses as we can at an affordable rate with real results.

Our Limited-Time Offer Special Rate: $999

We plan → film → edit → strategize → deploy

Connect with us today at [email protected] or 219-775-5641

02/01/2026

🌮 We love partnering with businesses like Taco Depot - Home of the Karla taco’s, great visuals start with great food.

If you’re in NWI, this is your sign to eat local and eat well. Which one are you grabbing first? 👇

📍 Open Monday through Saturday, visit them at:
851 W 57th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
1234 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307

01/29/2026

If you want creatvity, authenticity, passion and professional results- Roll with us! What do we do?

🎬Filming and video editing
📸Photography (Business, family, special events & more!)
🎯Marketing and Consulting
📲Social Media Management
🎨 Design & Branding
📇Copywriting, editing, press releases & content planning

Don't settle for easy-to-spot A.I., sub-par phone photos and videos or nothing at all: Your business deserves to be seen & heard. (You've worked too hard to keep it a secret!)

We have some amazing deals and a very special contest- soon to be announced!

*A Special thanks to our amazing business collaborators❤️

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

We had the pleasure of creating a new video for Taco Depot, spotlighting their Lemon Pepper Shrimp Fries — crispy steak fries, creamy lemon pepper nacho cheese, juicy grilled shrimp, and a fresh cilantro finish. Bold flavors, zesty vibes, and seriously camera-ready eats.

If it looks this good on screen, trust us — it’s even better in person. Go show them some love and grab an order at their Merrillville or Crown Point locations, or order online at tacodepot.shop.

Big thanks to Taco Depot for trusting us to bring this crave-worthy dish to life.

12/19/2025

Check out The Traveler NWI who are celebrating 1 year in business 🙌🎉

12/17/2025

Nothing better than helping tell the story of a local favorite through food that looks this good. 🔥
We had a blast showing off The Traveler NWI for a recent product shoot, capturing their crave-worthy menu and just in time for a big milestone.

🎉 The Traveler is celebrating 1 YEAR in business this week! If you haven’t checked them out yet, now’s the perfect time to show some love and support a local small business doing it right.

Weekly Specials you don’t want to miss:
🍟 Wednesdays – Free small fry with the purchase of a burger, wrap, or sandwich
🍔 Thursdays – Buy One Burger, Get One Half Off
🤠 Fridays – 20% off OG Biscuits & Gravy (A Cardigan & Crow Fav!)
🔥 Applewood Smoked Wings are baaaackkk!

📍 Inside Zombie Club | 118 W Clark St., Downtown Crown Point
⏰ Wed/Thurs: 8pm–1am
⏰ Fri: 8pm–2am
⏰ Sat: 7pm–2am

Go celebrate, grab a bite, and support local. We’ll handle the visuals. 🖤🎥

12/11/2025

Small businesses often have the biggest hearts❤️Tim Dines started A Cookie Company, rooted in his love of baking and inspiration from his mother, the late Vera Dines, who was a talented artist, baker and cook.

Let's keep small business dreams alive🤩

His company is in Kirklin, IN but his roots are in Cedar Lake. Check out their website and page:
https://parbaked.me
https://www.facebook.com/dgcookieman/

Interested in getting a mini documentary, commercial, filming day or photo gallery? We're here to make your dreams come true!

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10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween boils and ghouls! We hope your day is spook-tacular, your treats are fang-tastic, and your spirit is boo-tiful!