We are so excited to have you on the show and can’t wait to share YOUR STORY!

WHAT TO KNOW:

Sign your release form ahead of time at https://www.whitneyreynolds.com/release
You must submit all broll prior to coming studio.
Watch an episode prior to coming in to understand Whitney’s interview style here: https://www.pbs.org/show/whitney-reynolds-show/

We do not provide hair/makeup but can recommend
-Kristen Paige for hair. Schedule with her directly @ 312-550-3472
-Assel Tulegen for make-up. Schedule with her directly @ 224-763-9594
Everyone stepping into our studio must be approved. All guests need to be submitted to our team prior.
If there are any special needs we need to know about your visit. Please tell our team.

ARRIVAL:

Cine City Studios is located at: 2429 W. 14th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
When you turn on 14th Street, drive all the way back until you see the CineCity gate entrance. Use code 4141# and pull into the parking lot.

Please arrive at time scheduled (not early or late)
TXT (PA) once you enter the building and our PA will come get you in the lobby.
We ask that you do not take any pictures in our lobby (even if you see your favorite celebrity)!
Please avoid wearing: stripes, white, short skirts, loud/clunky jewelry, busy patterns.

WHILE HERE:

Please turn off your cell phone once in the studio.
We will provide you with behind the scenes videos, pictures and more.
Do not check-in or share any assets until after your segment is taped and you are out of our studio. THIS IS FOR SAFETY REASONS.
Our team will handle the mics and direct you on positioning (Unless told otherwise).
We will discuss potential podcast option post interview (This will take 30 extra minutes).

AFTER:

We will create a landing page for you to promote your segment. This will include: ALL ASSETS TO PROMOTE YOUR SEGMENT.
You are WELCOME to post all assets we share once you receive. Your page will keep building the closer we get to the release (IE- promo, final short clip, promotional graphics)
We tape a season ahead so there will be some time in between your shoot and airing.
Please search the market finder app on our website to locate your local airing time.
Locate our show on Amazon Prime, Tubi and Youtube, that way you are ready to share across the board.
We ask that you connect your area PBS station and share your moment on our show. We are not owned by the network so it’s important all our markets know how crucial it is to have a show like ours!
You will be invited to our premiere. NO PRESSURE in coming however you will be recognized if you do! Please coordinate with our production staff.

YOUR STORY MATTERS!