Michelle Kratzer
CEO / Founder

Elevate Your Story

Founded by Michelle Kratzer, Haven Media Company opened in 2015 with a pull up by your bootstrap’s mentality. After working in news, television, marketing, as well as corporate and live events, founder Michelle Kratzer curated a team of creatives and struck out on her own. Named in part after the neighborhood where she grew up known for its true grit, Haven approaches every project with an integrity and unparalleled work ethic. A Certified Women Owned Business Enterprise and Disenfranchised Business Enterprise by Cook County and the state of Illinois, Haven thrives by collaborating with the most accomplished clients to write our own success story.

We are honored to be a part of the Chicago production landscape and Haven Media boasts over two decades of experience in the industry. Bottom line, we are passionate about our profession. We understand the importance of each project’s uniqueness and work closely with each client to ensure that their vision is brought to life in the most effective way. From concept development to final production, our team is committed to delivering high-quality, engaging content that resonates with your audience and effectively tells your story.

Crafting Authentic Stories

We believe that crafting a compelling narrative is the foundation of every successful project. We work with our clients to deliver their message in the most effective and profound way possible.

The Haven Media Company understands that each project is unique and has its own set of requirements and budget. We offer a sliding scale budget in our services to cater to the needs of each client. We believe that high-quality content should be accessible to everyone, our team of experts works with you to determine the best possible solutions to meet your goals without breaking the bank.

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Our expertise

  • Diverse Crews – Globally and locally
  • State of the Art Cameras, Editing, and Studio Space
  • 3-D Animation
  • Stop Motion
  • Directing
  • Concept Development
  • Writing
  • Producing
  • Postproduction
  • Commercials, Marketing Concepts, Corporate Videos, and Live Events