SECOND
PRODUCTIONS
GLANCE
SHORT & FEATURE FILMS | MUSIC VIDEOS | COMMERCIALS | PUBLIC RELATIONS MEDIA
WE ARE AN AWARD-WINNING, FULL SERVICE FILM, MEDIA, & DIGITAL MEDIA MARKETING PRODUCTION COMPANY
With the special and unique gift of finding the heart in your story and connecting that to the world, our mission is to edutain and inspire viewers at first glance while provoking deeper thought, conversation, and connection upon 'second glance.'
ABOUT US
Founded in 2009, Second Glance Productions has been cornering the market in bold, inclusive storytelling that blends originality, education, and entertainment.
Whether original narratives, branded content, or capturing your precious life moments, we take pride in creating memorable media that pushes boundaries with purpose and on purpose, aiming to give space, ear, and visibility to underrepresented voices who wish to be silent no longer.
SERVICES
We specialize in crafting compelling narratives that resonate across platforms, ensuring your story is told with authenticity.
By offering personalized end-to-end creative services for businesses and corporations, nonprofits, and global audiences, we deliver impactful narrative, advertisement, and life media that amplifies lived experiences and brands alike.
CREATIVE CONSULTING
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Concept Creation
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Scriptwriting
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Multi-Platform Campaigns
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Scripted/Unscripted Content
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Documentaries
PRE-PRODUCTION
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Budgeting
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Production Logistics
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Crew Hiring and Casting
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Production Coordination
PRODUCTION
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Direction
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Cinematography
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Still Photography
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Social Content
POST-PRODUCTION
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Editing
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Color Grading
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Sound Mixing and Design
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Graphics and Music
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Asset Packaging
For more information on how to work with our team, click here.
SAMPLES FROM OUR WORK
Additional Services Not Included Below: 1) Commercials/Advertisements, 2) Workforce Development & Training, 3) Life & Documentations, 4) Executive & Professional Media Profiles, and 5) Project Progress-Builds
SECOND
GLANCE
PRODUCTIONS
Enter the world and mind of SGP and get captivated by our original creations!
Get an inside look into the impact your favorite brands are making!
Learn how we incorporate education + entertainment to create compelling content!
Fundraisers, Galas, Fairs, oh my! Relive some of the live events we've had a privilege to support!
Gain in-depth information and access to local governmental happenings
Discover the intersections of mediums crossing paths to expand the reach of powerful messages.
Clifton Armstrong,
Sony Pictures Television
“Anthony Williams has a natural ability to bring people together and have them work as a team to accomplish a production project. From my experience, he works well with all people and has the ability to adjust to unexpected situations that may arise on set."
Jess V. Carson,
The CW Network
"Working with SGP was one of the most seamless, unstressful situations I've ever been in. From a couple of states away, communication with SGP was easy and flawless. They are an extremely organized and professional film company that holds very high standards for all of their work. I look forward to working with them again."
Sean Kosofsky, M.P.A.,
The Nonprofit Fixer
"Anthony has an extremely talented eye. He has been kind enough to [help] our national anti-bullying organization create compelling videos and storytelling products. He is sophisticated, highly skilled and incredibly client-focused. His work is amazing."
CLIENT PORTFOLIO
TEAM
Innovative and Original. Dedicated and Passionate. Expert Creatives.
The team at Second Glance Productions is a dynamic group of award-winning filmmakers, producers, and creatives dedicated to telling powerful, inclusive stories through film, television, and digital media. With expertise in writing, directing, editing, and integrative marketing, our diverse team delivers high-impact visual content that inspires, edutains, and drives meaningful connection.
Executive Creative Director/Showrunner
ANTHONY L. WILLIAMS
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is an award-winning showrunner, performer, and educator based in Chicago. His acclaimed work includes the docuseries It’s Not You, It’s Me—an Open Television #OTVAtlas grant recipient and multiple film festival award-winner—and the feature film Thicker Than Blood, which has sparked national conversations across LGBTQ+, medical, and academic spaces. With credits across major networks like HGTV, National Geographic, & A&E, Anthony's creative path began in medical simulation & donor advocacy, shaping his deeply human, impact-driven storytelling approach.
Head of Development
SPENCER PAEZ
A first-generation American, Junior Olympic medalist, and Duke University grad whose award-nominated work as an actor, writer, director, & producer has been featured in film festivals nationwide. Passionate about social impact, he has led diversity & equity initiatives, taught arts education in underserved communities, & now serves on the board of Young Entertainment Activists.
Head of Post-Production
TAYLOR D. ADAMS
An award-winning producer with a passion for creating content that connects, enlightens, and inspires—ranging from films to acclaimed documentaries like Wolfpack Hustle. With a B.A. in Communication Media from NC State University, his work has earned accolades from the Telly and W3 Awards, aired on major networks like NBC & ESPN, and includes over 200 TV episodes.
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Post-Production Specialist
ANTHONY SICILIANO
A video editor and producer with a B.A. in Electronic Media Communications whose passion for editing began in college and evolved into a successful freelance career based in Raleigh, NC. His work spans festival-selected short films, branded content for major companies like Unilever and TransPerfect, and production roles on feature films and TV for National Geographic, MTV, HGTV, and more.
Head of Media Engagement
MATT F. MCCOTTER
A NC native with a background in Industrial Engineering who turned his passion for photography & storytelling into a creative career in content strategy and digital marketing. With experience working for Camp Sea Gull and clients like Peter Millar, Southern Living, and Our State Magazine, he now serves as Digital Marketing Manager at River Dunes, producing impactful content supporting communities.
Director of Operations
ELIJAH KIDDER
Elijah brings nearly 15 years of expertise in operations, logistics, and large-scale team management, with a proven track record leading crews of 300+ for major corporations like Walmart and Food Lion. He is a skilled communicator and planner with extensive experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and direct-to-consumer sales through his work with Southern Comforts Desserts. Elijah’s strength in strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and seamless execution makes him an invaluable asset for managing and organizing productions of any size.
ADVISORY BOARD
Creative Cypher
TROY PRYOR
Troy is a Chicago-based media producer, host, and entrepreneur dedicated to amplifying BIPOC voices in the entertainment industry. He is the founder of Creative Cypher, a portfolio of media brands and investments, and the creator of the XL Film Festival. Pryor's directorial debut on TV One’s "Change Agents" led to award-winning collaborations, including a Telly Award for the film “An Outfit.” He serves as Vice President of SAG-AFTRA Chicago and has been recognized as a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35, Ariel Investments/WVON 40 Game Changer, Black Enterprise TCX Fellow, and ADColor Innovator of the Year nominee. A University of Illinois alumnus, Pryor continues to mentor, striving to connect diverse talent to mainstream media platforms.
Smash To: Script Consulting
CHARLES BORG
Charles is an award-winning writer, producer, and script consultant with an MFA in Screenwriting from Chapman University. As the founder of Smash To: Script Consulting, he has collaborated with creatives from Pixar, Disney, Bad Robot, and Nasdaq Studios, offering services such as screenplay analysis, story development, and pitch package creation. His film credits include Three Worlds (AppleTV), MAN (Tubi), Caiman, and Young Ali, and he co-produced two seasons of the boxing docuseries Knockout (Hulu). Charles also contributes as a development consultant for Creative Cypher's XLerator program and serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago, sharing his industry expertise with emerging filmmakers.
Media Consultant/Clinical Psychologist
DR. MONICA O'NEAL
Dr. Monica O'Neal is a Harvard-trained licensed clinical psychologist, relationship expert, and media consultant based in Boston, Massachusetts. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in helping individuals navigate relationship challenges, identity development, and interpersonal conflicts. Dr. Monica O'Neal also serves as a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and has contributed to various media outlets, including Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, BuzzFeed, and Marie Claire, offering insights on mental health and relationships. Her dynamic approach bridges clinical expertise with relatable, culturally attuned guidance, making psychological concepts accessible to a broad audience.
OUR PROJECTS:
'It's Not You. It's Me: Chicago' Docuseries
"It’s Not You, It’s Me: Chicago" (INYIM) is an award-winning, proof-of-concept relationship, dating, and mental health docuseries that explores identity, intimacy, and connection through candid conversations with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals navigating love and self-discovery.
Holding the Silver Telly Award in Mental Health, and awards for "Best TV Series" from the 2026 International Black & Diversity Film Festival, "Best Indie TV Pilot - Unscripted" from the 2026 ATX TV Festival, and "Best Feature Film" from LGBTQ Los Angeles Film Festival, INYIM serves as an unfiltered exploration of the intricacies and impacts of relationships, modern dating in real-time, and mental health told through a lens centering authenticity, vulnerability, and underrepresented voices.
When Jordan returns home after three years to celebrate his brother’s big promotion, a family gathering quickly unravels as buried secrets and hidden tensions come to light.
What begins as a joyful reunion turns into a painful reckoning, leaving a once-close family fractured and struggling to heal.
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