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Jose Figueroa | Palm Sunday Testimony Video
This testimony video was filmed to highlight the life of Jose Figueroa, demonstrating the power of God's love and hope. This video was shown in service to the congregants of Chicago Tabernacle for their 2024 Palm Sunday Service.
What is the purpose of life? To love God with all your mind, heart, soul, and strength, and to love others as yourself.
God created you and he created you for a purpose.
Director: Tony Trad
Cinematography: Tony Trad, Andre Giurgiu
Photos: Provided by the Figueroa family
Film Music: Talento de Tv - Hugo Castellanos
Interview: Jose Figueroa - Pastor at Chicago Tabernacle
Editing: Tony Trad
Colorist: Tony Trad
TONY A. TRAD (1946-2022) | BIOgraphical documentary
Tony A. Trad, 76, of East Peoria, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Tony was born on April 4, 1946 in Itoo, Lebanon, a son of Assaf and Dalal (Younes) Trad. Tony spent his youth in the Country of Lebanon where he honed his skills as a furniture maker, business owner and instructor. He was gifted with hands that could create and carve ornate and decorative pieces that he sold in Lebanon and the United States.
He married Loba Hage on April 19, 1969 in Itoo. In 1970, he and his wife Loba came to the United States for an opportunity and the chance to become US citizens. She survives.
Tony is also survived by his son, A. Tony (Jessica) Trad of East Peoria, four grandchildren, Tony A., Sophia, Gabrielle and Josie Trad, one brother, Pierre (Catherine) Trad of Edwards, two sisters, Alice (the late Charles) Anthony of Pekin, Leila (Abdullah) Haifa of Washington, IL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sue Younes.
It was in Peoria that he started his 35-year career at Caterpillar Inc. He accepted any position that was given to him and worked his way up to machine operator, programmer, and trainer. He had the unique ability to fix any complicated machine and Caterpillar offered him the chance to share his knowledge. After his retirement in 2005, he was hired back as a quality inspector. But it was an opportunity to become an instructor at Illinois Central College that he found his second passion, and that was to help young students learn the art of machining. From manual to complicated computer numerical controlled machines, Tony was able to help a generation of young minds learn an old trade to be able to afford and provide a quality living. He will be remembered as a friend and instructor by many.
Tony was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. He lost a lung, had a heart attack, broke his back and yet continued to fight until the very end.
Tony’s vast knowledge, stories and his ability to be the ultimate provider is now gone. We will miss him.
Director: Tony Trad
Cinematography: Tony Trad
Photo: Provided by the Trad Family
Film Music: Jake Chudnow
Sounddesign: Tony Trad
Editing: Tony Trad
Colorist: Tony Trad
DIRECT CINEMA: A DOCUMENTARY
This video was created as a class assignment in MM150 at Illinois Central College (Spring 2019). While making this video, I was inspired by a YouTube content creator under the name of Daniel Madnick.
All copyrighted material is held by the original copyright owners.
All material has been created under Fair Use for educational purposes.
Director: Tony Trad
Cinematography: Tony Trad/Christian Navas
Film Music: BluntOne - Sunny Side Up, Sebastian Lamae - Last Stop, Slr - Break
Interview: Robert Drew (Director of Primary)
Films in Documentary: Don’t Look Back, Primary, Salesman
Editing: Tony Trad
Colorist: Tony Trad
From Rejects to Champions | ITW David Speer Academy Football 2024 Season
Nc Lozada, a dedicated coach at ITW David Speer Academy, shares his journey of transforming a struggling football team that had a historic record of losses into a champion squad. Through love, commitment, and God’s guidance, Lozada instills discipline, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging within the team, leading them to an incredible six-game winning streak and ultimately to a championship win, showcasing not just sporting success but profound personal growth in the players.
Director: Tony Trad
Cinematography: Tony Trad
Photography: Nc Lozada + ITW David Speer Academy Media Team
Film Music: Retour - Tony Anderson, Conclusions Are Inevitable - Tim Mann, Luminosa - Pendulum Theory, Everymore Generdyn
Interview: Nc Lozada - ITW David Speer Academy Football Coach
Editing: Tony Trad
Colorist: Tony Trad
KINGDOM MINDSET PODCAST | EPISODES
For the last few years, I have created content for The Kingdom Mindset Podcast. This is everything from filming to editing and promoting.
Director: Tony Trad
Cinematography: Tony Trad
Photography: Tony Trad
Film Music:
Interview: Josiah Schubring, Michael Rios, Edgar Rios, Josh Lopez, & Tony Trad
Editing: Tony Trad
Colorist: Tony Trad
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