About Silver Screen Productions

When Cheryl Silver’s son turned one, she gathered the hours and hours of video she’d taken throughout the year. Picking out the highlights, Silver wove together a loose story – describing her son’s milestones and showcasing his growth. Those who saw the video wanted one for their own child. And thus, Silver Screen Productions was born.

Since its inception, Silver has produced and edited many wonderful projects. Perhaps the most meaningful was the adoption story she created for her sister’s new daughter. Weeding through 10 hours of home video before, during, and after the life-changing trip to China, Silver created a 20-minute story that captures the excitement, nerves and joy of the experience. Silver’s niece loves to watch the video now, and it will be a valuable keepsake to her as she grows older.

After receiving a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Silver worked as a reporter and videographer for a Fox TV news affiliate. She then spent several years as a television producer for ABC Network News, where she produced news stories for affiliates across the country. She also associate-produced an Emmy award-winning public affairs documentary for Chicago’s PBS affiliate, WTTW, and developed an educational video series designed to teach students to be thoughtful media consumers. Silver worked in interactive media development prior to launching Silver Screen Productions.