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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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NORTHWEST TELEPRODUCTIONS, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE
(Title of Class of Securities)
667822100
(CUSIP Number)
JOHN C. LORENTZEN
35 WEST WACKER DRIVE
CHICAGO, IL 60601
(312) 558-5600
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
JULY 7, 1998
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box: / /
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 667822100
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
John C. Lorentzen ("Lorentzen"); Penney L. Fillmer ("Fillmer")
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS
PF
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS / /
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Lorentzen: United States of America
Fillmer: United States of America
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY 7. SOLE VOTING POWER - 88,500
OWNED BY EACH PERSON WITH
8. SHARED VOTING POWER - 0
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 88,500
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Lorentzen and Fillmer, a married couple, jointly beneficially own 88,500
shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Issuer ("Common
Stock").
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
Lorentzen and Fillmer, a married couple, jointly beneficially own 88,500
shares of Common Stock which constitute approximately 6% of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock.
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON -Lorentzen: IN; Fillmer:IN
ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER.
This Schedule 13D relates to shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01
per share ("Common Stock"), of Northwest Teleproductions, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation (the "Company"). The principal executive offices of the Company
are located at 4000 West 77th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.
(a) and (f). This Schedule 13D is filed by each of Lorentzen and
Fillmer, each an individual and a citizen of the United States of America.
(b) The residence address of the Lorentzen and Fillmer is:
1205 S. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
(c)(i) Lorentzen is presently an attorney with Winston & Strawn, 35
West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. Fillmer is presently an attorney
practicing part-time from her residence.
(d) and (e) During the last five years, neither Lorentzen nor Fillmer
(i) has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or
similar misdemeanors) or (ii) was a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding
was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or
state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
Lorentzen and Fillmer, using a margin account, jointly purchased
the shares with personal joint investment funds in the amount of $15,760.00.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.
Lorentzen and Fillmer, a married couple, jointly purchased the
shares through a broker and intend to hold such securities for investment
purposes.
Neither Lorentzen nor Fillmer has any current plans or proposals which
relate to or would result in the types of transactions set forth in paragraphs
(b) through (j) of the instructions for this Item 4. Market conditions
permitting, Lorentzen and Fillmer may acquire additional securities of the
issuer, but currently have no plans to do so.
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
(a) Lorentzen and Fillmer, a married couple, jointly beneficially
own 88,500 shares of Common Stock, which number of shares constitute
approximately 6% of the total outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(b) Lorentzen and Fillmer, a married couple, jointly have the sole
power to direct the vote and disposition of the 88,500 shares of Common
Stock.
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(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT
TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
None.
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 1: Agreement between Lorentzen and Fillmer Regarding Joint
Filing.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his or its knowledge and
belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this
Schedule 13D is true, complete and correct.
/s/ John C. Lorentzen
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Dated: July 13, 1998
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his or its knowledge and
belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this
Schedule 13D is true, complete and correct.
/s/ Penney L. Fillmer
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Dated: July 13, 1998
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EXHIBIT 1
AGREEMENT REGARDING JOINT FILING
The undersigned, John C. Lorentzen and Penney Fillmer, agree that this
Schedule 13D, dated as of July 13, 1998 with respect to Northwest
Teleproductions, Inc. is being filed on behalf of each of them individually.
/s/ John C. Lorentzen
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/s/ Penney L. Fillmer
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