ABOUT

 WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2012, Digifé was created to be a leading documentary production company in Chicago. Our goal will always be to produce well-crafted, and creatively driven content for our clients. We are a blend of diverse, talented, and entrepreneurial minds who take pride in the creative storytelling process.

What is Digifé (Di-juh-fay)? The name of the company was inspired by the founder’s first mentor, his father Donnie Seals Sr. Now a retired video production professional, he had a goal of opening a studio that combined his two passions — a digital studio upstairs, and a coffee house below. While he couldn’t make that dream come to life during his tenure, his sons picked up where he left off. A fusion of the words Digital Café, became Digifé.

ABOUT

We are Digifé. We're a collection of real people that have been creating for years. What started with one freelancer working out of a studio apartment has grown into an award-winning boutique documentary production house in Chicago. What's even more exciting is that our ideas and dreams haven't slowed down. The only difference is now we have the means to achieve them.

Meet the Team

  • Eric D. Seals

    FOUNDER | DIRECTOR

  • Natalie Papillon

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

  • Catherine Hoffman

    PRODUCER

  • Donnie Seals Jr.

    EDITOR

  • Angel Upshaw

    ASSISTANT EDITOR

Awards & Recognition

Telly Awards

2024

(2) Silver, Best Cinematography & Short Documentary

Independent Lens

2024

Bike Vessel Feature Film Acquired by PBS/Independent Lens

2023 | Official Selection: Documentary Feature, Chicago International Film Festival

2022 | Netflix Directing and Producing Fellow

2021 | Davey Awards: Gold Winner, Category: Video/Film: Social Good

2021 | Davey Awards; Gold Winner, Category: Online Advertising & Marketing- Video Campaign

2021 | dotCOMM Awards: Gold Winner, Category: Video: Educational Institution

Official Selection

2023

(17) Official Film Festival Selections,
(2) Best Feature Documentary Awards

Official Selection

2022

Netflix Directing and Producing Fellowship

2020 | Kartemquin Films: Diverse Voices in Documentary Fellow

2019 | Official Selection: Documentary Feature; American Black Film Festival

2018 | (2) Golden Trumpet Publicity Awards (Video): Publicity Club of Chicago

2017 |  Best Documentary: DC Black Film Festival

2017 | Best Documentary: Columbia Black International Film Festival

2016 |  Excellence in Multicultural Marketing: NAMIC 2nd Place Case Study

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our Portfolio

What our clients say

Our clients love and trust us for our dedication to excellence and our ability to bring their visions to life. They value our technical expertise, creative prowess, and commitment to understanding their unique needs. From concept to final cut, we prioritize open communication and meticulous attention to detail. Our glowing testimonials reflect the impactful stories we help tell and our reputation for delivering high-quality, compelling content every time.