Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Enjoys Dog Days of Summer

Chicago – August 19, 2019 – Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, a 1.45 million square foot studio facility on the west side of Chicago, welcomed half a dozen puppies to its campus this week to help raise awareness for PAWS Chicago and find homes for these wonderful dogs. The adoption event was organized with the help and support of Carla Corwin, producer on “Chicago Med,” and multiple staff members from Cinespace Chicago.

Torrey DeVitto, who plays Natalie Manning on “Chicago Med” and also enjoys life with a pair of rescued dogs, will be the face of a new PAWS Chicago PSA campaign scheduled to launch this fall. “Chicago Med” cast member Nick Gehlfus, who plays Dr. Will Halstead, and dozens of additional cast and crew members from “Chicago PD,” “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” spent time playing with and getting to know the PAWS visitors. At least three of the pups in attendance found homes during the successful adoption event!

“When Carla came to talk to me about hosting PAWS on Campus for an adoption event during the start of our filming season, I thought it was a great idea,” said Alex Pissios, President and CEO of Cinespace. “Everyone loves a great movie that stars a dog! It was nice to shine a spotlight on these puppies for the day and give the talented actors, crew members and creative folks that work on our campus an opportunity to find their new best friend.”

PAWS thoroughly evaluates each animal in its medical center in Little Village, and once medically cleared, they make their way to their adoption centers in Lincoln Park and Highland Park. As a no-kill shelter, each rescued animal is given medical care and behavior training to help them become wonderful pets.

In addition to their check-up, PAWS handles spaying, neutering, vaccines, and microchipping for its dogs and cats, and adoption counseling for the pet’s prospective parents. The shelter also makes a lifetime commitment to every one of its adoptees. On average, PAWS finds homes for more than 5,600 dogs each year. Once adopted, the organization gives them a bag of dog food, a certificate for a free wellness check at a VCA hospital, a collar, and a leash.

For more information on PAWS Chicago, visit the website at http://www.pawschicago.org/

About Cinespace:

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios is a family-owned company specializing in the development, management, and operation of studio space and support facilities for the film, television, and digital media production industry. With 31 sound stages on its 1.45 million square foot main campus in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, and additional studios currently under construction at 31st and Kedzie, Cinespace is the largest film studio outside of California. Since opening in 2011, Cinespace has helped bring more than 16,000 new jobs to the area. As part of Cinespace’s commitment to the neighborhood, the family established CineCares Foundation to train and employ area residents through education and job training in TV & Film. The CineCare’s Foundation Mirkopoulos Internship Program partners with FOX, HBO, NBCUniversal, Wolf Films and Studio Mechanics Union Local 476. In addition to film production, the campus is home to Stage 18 Chicago, a 501(c) 3 organization and incubator established to retain and grow talent in Chicago. Key tenants at Cinespace include 312 Fast Draw, AbelCine, Cinelease, DePaul FilmSchool, Keslow Camera, Lagunitas and Periscope Post & Audio. For more information or to contract studio or business space at Cinespace, visit the website at ChicagoFilmStudios.com.