rubber chicken

Rubber Chicken Films, created in 2011 by Andy Due, is a video production studio based out of Champaign, Illinois.
CAMP RATING: CR-14 / CR-MA




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the latest at rubber chicken films!
July 15, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
In a few weeks time, the legal battle of the year is going down...

August 10, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
For as long as I've loved movies I've loved movie soundtracks. Movie soundtracks have exposed me to all sorts of music of different genres and cultures, music I probably never would have heard otherwise and that is one of my favorite things about them.
All that being said, for as long as I've been making movies I've wanted to compile a great soundtrack for a project (clearly, if all the Chase & Shep projects with copyrighted music didn't give that away) and at long last, I've done just that.

August 8, 2025
Gen-Con Film Festival - Indianapolis, Indiana
Hey! Check out Chase on his first panel at Gen Con Film Festival this last weekend!

August 4, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmout, Illinois
What better way to end a weekend of some great laughs than with the trailer for Earth-217 Studio's upcoming short film, Flip & Suzy, which is the saddest thing we've ever made!
We're all so proud of this one and can't wait for everyone to get the chance to see it soon!

August 3, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
Today is the day! Go check out Chase & Shep Sue Kevin Smith now!
And happy belated birthday to the man himself Kevin Smith!

July 15, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
In a few weeks time, the legal battle of the year is going down...

June 11, 2025
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
What are these crazy kids up to now? Find out this Fall in the all new Chase & Shep short!


June 30, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
Been hard at work on the latest Chase & Shep short!

June 11, 2025
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Alright, pretty late on this one but let's get sappy real quick.
A couple of weekends ago we attended The 1st Savoy Lumiere for the premiere screening of our short film 'An Affair at the End of Time'. We had a great time over the weekend and saw a lot of great stuff from fellow filmmakers. Nat, the festival director, put together a great event and it was a pleasure to get to know him and several others over the weekend as well.
But mostly, this awas a magical time for us, specifically Phillip and myself, because over the course of nearly 20 years of friendship all we've ever wanted to do is make movies and tell stories and for the first time not only did we to see a film we made together on the big screen, but we also got to see it at the theater we've gone to most of our lives and were employed at just a brief time ago. This was also the first time we've ever had our family come out and see something we've made. This all really hit me moments before our screening and I was fighting tears until we did our Q&A.
All this to say, this experience meant a lot to us and we couldn't have had a better start to our festival run. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. We're looking forward to showing you what we've got next.


May 6, 2025
Camp Nostalgic Studios TM - Mahomet, Illinois
And what a great weekend it was! So stocked for everyone to see season 4 of Camp Nostalgic's Saturday Morning! So proud of everyone at Camp Nostalgic Studios for their hard work!

April 22, 2025
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
Today's goodie is a short made by our pal Ron Chevarie (Who also just played The Storyteller in ES420!) entitled "The Witch House". It was originally made to be part of the now cancelled "Campfire Stories" anthology series we were developing a year ago or so and is a fun found footage treat set in the world of Chase & Shep!
Many thanks to Ron and everyone who has been continuing to join us this week! Stay tuned for the ES420 commentary track tomorrow!

April 20, 2025
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
Happy Easter 4/20 everyone! Kick back, spark up and enjoy our latest holiday special, EASTER SUNDAY 4/20! This one was a blast to make, we hope everyone has a laugh and a great Easter Sunday!

April 6, 2025
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
Just two weeks to go! Check out the official explicit trailer for Easter Sunday 4/20 now!!!
After a mixup on Easter Day, Chase, Shep, and a whole lot of others scramble to find eggs hidden around town and save their 4/20 celebration.

March 23, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
Filming ES420 be like...

March 20, 2025
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
Since Easter Sunday 4/20 is just a month away here's a little sneaky peek at what we've been up to.






February 9, 2025
C-U Blogfidential - Champaign, Illinois
Jason's back at it again, making us boys feel like professionals! Go check out what he has to say about An Affair at the End of Time as well as other local goings on!

February 3, 2025
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
An Affair at the End of Time is finally complete and ready to ship out to festivals! Check out the teaser trailer now!

January 12, 2025
C-U Blogfidential - Champaign, Illinois
Much love to Jason for the write up! Always a pleasure to be mentioned in C-U Confidential! And always a pleasure to be mentioned among some of our favorite local talent, Camp Nostalgic Studios and Rubber Chicken Films!

December 18, 2024
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
Super excited to finally unveil the official poster for Flip & Suzy! Thanks to Isabela Athey for making the poster.

August 18, 2024
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
It's been a hell of a time but we're finally coming to the end of Flip & Suzy.
The official poster will be releasing soon but in the meantime here's a teaser image and some other photos we took during the poster shoot to tide you over!
Now into the long journey of post-production! We can't wait for you all to see this one.
Shoutout out to Mercedes and Tayler for all their hard work and being so great to work with and Isabela Athey for all her hard work and these amazing photos!



July 19, 2024
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
And that is a wrap on Flip & Suzy!!!!
I'm awful about taking photos so we didn't get the group picture we should have last night but here are some raw stills to celebrate (at least the ones we can show you without spoiling anything!)
There is still some work ahead as we enter post-production but I just want to take a moment to thank EVERYONE that has helped with this film. We've had friends show up for us, family opening their doors to us as well. I have quite a few projects under my belt at this point but this was the first project that truly felt like I was making a movie and as daunting as it all was ll of this support from cast, crew and beyond made it all easier!
And speaking of cat and crew..... Tayler Holler, the title is Flip & Suzy but this is 100% your film. You're an absolute pleasure to work with and you brought your A game every single day of shooting. You're willing to go there for your performance and this is the best work I've seen you do yet. It's a bonus that you're just a great dude in general. I can't wait to work on more project in the future brother man.
Mercedes DeSilva, I know this was new territory for us both as actors and I'm beyond grateful we got to go through it together. You're so talented and committed to your craft and it's a genuine pleasure every time we get to work together! And, of course, a big thank you to your husband Jake for his support and understanding through this project as well! He's an MVP on this one where realizes it or not.
Chloe Loren, this was our first time truly working together and I certainly hope it is not our last because you are just an absolute ray of sunshine. I love it when people are passionate about what they do and you showing up on days you weren't needed for the hell of speaks volumes to me about your passion for the work. Not to mention your performance is just awesome. You knocked it out of the park.
Of course, thank you to our usual suspects. Our friends at Camp Nostalgic Studios. along with some other familiar faces pop up along the way and we're grateful to have all of you in this!
To all our extras, whether friends of ours that don't act, family that kind enough to join or the new friends we've made along the way, thank you all for your time and support. And Kiyla Goss, you're the fucking realest dude.
Rikki Ferrel, thanks for holding things down behind the scenes. You've been such a valuable part of our recent productions and I'm beyond stoked to know you and continue to work with you. How much you believe in me as an artist has had a truly profound impact on me and I appreciate that support more than you'll ever know.
Isabela Athey, this was your biggest role on a project yet as you stepped up to be the Director of Photography on this one. You did and awesome job and I'm so proud of you. No matter how much we bicker on set I know it's because you want to make sure we are making things the best we can (even if we don't have the time). I love you so much and we'll be even better next time.
Phillip Hazen, I know circumstances didn't allow you to be on set as much as you would have liked but you helped get this party started and buddy, we made one hell of a flick in my opinion. We've talked about making movies for nearly 20 years. And now we're doing it. Love you man.
And finally, to my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, Isabela's parents, the business owners, Sheppie, and the rest of you lot, thank you so much for everything.
I love all of you guys. This has been a hell of an experience and I cannot wait for everyone to see what we made. (And if I missed anyone directly I apologize but you're appreciated all the same!)






July 19, 2024
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
As excited as I am to show everyone all 20 illustrations created by Gela Rediger for our new Book of the Dead, I'd hate to give away all the goods too soon!
So, in the meantime, here is a little sizer of Chase & Shep adventures you may already be familiar with!






July 11, 2024
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
Can't believe we are almost wrapped on our latest short film, "Flip & Suzy".
I wrote this script 4 years ago and it has been so cool watching it come to life thanks to my incredible cast, crew, friends and family that have all helped out. It has been awesome getting to flex some new creative muscles with these latest projects.

July 5, 2024
Earth-217 - Fairmount, Illinois
The latest short coming soon from Earth-217 Studios!

Hey everyone! Chase here. You may start to notice some changes to our page (such as the name of the page) here soon.
Since the start of 2022 we have produced projects under the Earth-217 Studios banner, starting with Chase & Shep's 4/20 Re-Up Show all the way to our most recent release, The Exorcism of Chase & Shep.
I would consider this period of time our "soft opening". Now it's about time for our grand opening.
As we move into a new phase of our lives and creative endeavors, I'll be rolling out Earth-217 Studios more officially over the course of the year as we expand the production company beyond Chase & Shep into new territory.
Our team has an awesome slate of new projects coming up over the next few years, including new short films, my first feature film, new Chase & Shep projects and so much more!
I'm so stoked to share this journey with all of you and to bring you new stories across all genres and mediums. And a special thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! I may bot be rich and famous (or making any sot of money at the moment on this for that matter) but it has been my dream to be a filmmaker since I was four years old.
Stay tuned for more news and updates about our upcoming projects!
(And special shout out to Gela Rediger for our logo!)

May 10, 2024
Earth-217 - Chicago, Illinois
Alright, the dust has more than settled and I've acclimated back to daily life again so allow me to get a little sappy here.
Over the weekend myself (Chase) and two of my best friends and creative partners (Phil & Shep) went to Chicago Horror Film Festival for the screening of The Exorcism of Chase & Shep.
The moment our film started to play I got overwhelmed with emotion. AS soon as that Earth-217 logo hit the screen my eyes filled with tears. It was a bit of a holy shit moment. I've wanted to be a filmmaker since I was 4 years old. Phil and I have talked for over 15 years of having our movies up on the big screen. So, Sunday night when Exorcism started playing it his me. Holy shit. We did it. Our movie was up on the big screen! It was a truly magical moment.
On top of that, we came into the weekned expecting to play a 15 seat screen and were shocked to find we were playing the big theater when we arrived. Our film screened to 100 or so people and they were laughing from start to finish (especially that ladty near the front of the theater. God bless ya). What an amazing feeling it was! This weekend was very reaffirming for me, expcially at a time I feel like I really needed it as a creative.
Thanks to CJ Vecchio and the Chicago Horror Film Festival for having us! You made this young man's dreams come true. Hope to see ya'll again come October!
And shoutout to all the filmmakers we met over the weekend. WE enjoyed your work and are looking forward to catching up on the flicks we missed this coming week! And a special shout out to We Watch Shudder for having us on their show to discuss our film!
It was an amazing experience and a memory I'll cherish for a long time!



January 22, 2024
Earth-217 - Orlando, Florida
YO! Exciting news this morning! The Exorcism of Chase & Shep is an official selection of the Indie Horror Junkie Film Fest!
This is our second fest we've been accepted to now and we couldn't be more stocked!
We'll be trying our best to make it out to Orlando on such short notice but anyone out that way go check it out and enjoy our silly horror comedy up on the big screen!

December 22, 2023
Earth-217 - Chicago, Illinois
OOOOOOOOOH SHIT! 2024 is off to a great start!
The Exorcism of Chase & Shep was one of the early selections for the Chicago Horror Film Festival!
This is our first film festival ever so we are beyond stocked! Thanks for having us CHFF!

December 21, 2023
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Today's stocking stuffer is a sneaky peek at our all-new Book of the Dead. Handcrafted by our talented friend Mercedes DeSilva and now in the hands of our other talented friend Gela Rediger.
This is just a work in progress look but you never know when or where the new book might make its' debut!

November 13, 2023
Camp Nostalgic Studios TM - Champaign, Illinois
Ya'll are in for one spooky treat next October with Camp Nostalgic Studios!!!

October 30, 2023
C-U Blogfidential - Champaign, Illinois
Ayyy! Some dope words from our pal Jason over at C-U Confidential! It's great to be mentioned with our friends at Camp Nostalgic Studios and the comedic genius of Andy Due at Rubber Chicken Films! Check it out!

October 13, 2023
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
It's a beautiful day for an Exorcism.
Happy Friday the 13th!
Check out the all new short film from Earth-217 Sudios, The Exorcism of Chase & Shep now!

I other news, Chase, Isabela and Charlie spend the weekend in Memphis, TN helping Camp Nostalgic Studios with their first Halloween special! It won't be her until next year but the wait will be worth it! We're super stocked for these guys and are super honored to be involved.
So stay tuned for October 2024 and you'll see Chase and the fam, ol' Sheppie and a few other familiar faces from Earth-217 too!

October 2, 2023
Earth-217 - Mechanicsburg, Illinois
Thanks again to Boo Crew Haunted House for letting us come out and chat! It was a great time!
Everyone be sure to grab your tickets to the haunt at boocrew.com!

September 11, 2023
Earth-217 - Mechanicsburg, Illinois
Special shout out to Boo Crew Haunted House for letting us come poke around behind the scenes yesterday for our next installment of Mondays on the Move! We has a great time! Dope people, dope haunt and we can't wait to be back when it is in full swing!
Don't just take our word for how dope it is, go buy some tickets and experience it for yourselves!




August 5, 2023
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
Ayyyoooo! We got 6 fresh character posters for the main cast of Exorcism of Chase & Shep!
Come check out Ash Hamilton, Tyler Elbs, Randy Phillips, Dave Rediger, Liam Schaver and (the not-yet pictured) Tayler Holler with your boys in our latest short this October, Friday the 13th streaming on YouTube and ScarePlex!






July 25, 2023
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
We're really trying to hold our tongue on our upcoming projects but..we're pretty excited.
The Exorcism of Chase & Shep premiers Friday, October 13th!

July 23, 2023
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
You called the church on us? Not cool man.
It was a very long but most excellent second day of shooting! Thanks for everyone who showed up to be a part of it! It was a blast!
The Exorcism of Chase & Shep premiers Friday, October 13th!

July 20, 2023
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
It's a beautiful week for an exorcism.
The Exorcism of Chase & Shep is shooting now!

April 20, 2023
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
Happy 4/20 everybody!!! Enjoy! Special shout out to everyone who helped us work on this one, we're pretty proud of how it turned out!!
Tune in, blaze up and chill out with Chase & Shep Get Too High!

April 8, 2023
Earth-217 - Champaign, Illinois
We had the pleasure of getting the camp back together today! We can't wait for you to see what we got cooking. #420

November 17, 2022
Earth-217 - Danville, Illinois
In 2022, Chase & Shep went in search for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. What they found...was pure terror
The Thanksgiving Project. The new holislay from Chase & Shep.

October 27, 2022
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
It's no trick, "HELL OF A HALLOWEEN" has dropped a day early as a Halloween treat from Chase & Shep!
Check out the all new short right now!!!

October 23, 2022
Earth-217 - Villa Grove, Illinois
Stills from HELL OF A HALLOWEEN, the all new Chase & Shep Holislay, releasing this Friday, October 28th!


The good folks over at Camp Nostalgic Studios are producing a short that I wrote and directed! We shot it over the weekend and I'm thrilled for everyone to see the finished product in October!
Big thanks to the cast and crew: Katherine Bokenkamp, Pam Erickson, Isabela Athey, Gela Rediger, and Dave Rediger!

April 20, 2022
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Happy 4/20 everyone! It took a little second to get uploaded, but we got some late night giggles for you.

April 15, 2022
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Chase & Shep's Summer Camp of Horrors has finally come to a close. We can't thank everyone involved enough.

October 15, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Tune in tonight for the wildest episode of Chase & Shep's Summer Camp of Horrors yet!
Evil! Demon babies... Time Warps?
Episode 6: Should We Cutt Off Our Hands? premiers tonight at 7pm!

October 8, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Tune in at 7pm for the latest episode of Chase & Shep's Summer Camp of Horrors and we'll catch ya live after the show! We got a good one for you tonight!

October 6, 2021
Art by Gela Rediger | Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Thanks to Gela Rediger for this dope ass picture of us!

October 1, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
The latest episode of Summer Camp of Horrors drops tonight at 7pm!
We're really excited for everyone to catch this one, we're super proud of it and we hope everyone enjoys!

September 24, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
That spooky weather must mean one thig...It's time for a new episode of Chase & Shep's Summer Camp of Horrors!

September 17, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Brief intermission and then we kick things up a notch with Episode 2: El Libro De Lose Muertos!

September 17, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Camp is about to start! Come and join us!

September 14, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
Catch the 2-Episode premiere of Chase & Shep's Summer Camp of Horrors this Friday, Sheptember 17th. It's gonna be Shepic. And a big thank you to Jenny Kimbro for designing the poster for us!

September 2, 2021
C-U Blogfidential - Champaign, Illinois
Ayyyy!!! We out here
!Check out this dope little write up of the show and go and give CU Blogfindential a follow while you're at it! Thanks Jason Pankoke for the article!

August 13, 2021
Earth-217 - Savoy, Illinois
This Sheptember, Chase All Your Cares Away at Chase & Shep's Summer Camp of Horrors!
Check out the official trailer for the first original scripted series from Chase & Shep now! Starring Bella Cooper, Tony Garcia, Katherine Bokenkamp, Jon McEwen, Dylan Heck, Natalie Wise and, of course, Chase & Shep.

August 8, 2021
Earth-217 - Camp Drake - Fairmount, Illinois
Look at Jon back there just posing it up! Summer Camp opens soon.

July 23, 2021
Earth-217 - Camp Drake - Fairmount, Illinois
Things got a little...bloody on set today. Camp is just about to open, we can't wait for you all to join us.

July 10, 2021
Earth-217 - Camp Drake - Fairmount, Illinois
Yo we ain't been posting much I know but Chase has been busting his ass to create something way baller for everyone! We can't wait to share it with y'all.

March 17, 2020
Earth-217 - Oakwood, Illinois
A DISTINCT LACK OF HOLIDAY CHEER | A DISTINCT LACK OF HOLIDAY CHEER follows a young man named Scott through three years of hard times on the holidays.

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