I am based in Elmhurst, a western suburb 30 minutes from Chicago.

I’m a videographer, photographer, director, and editor.

My passion is for narrative films, but I will love to help out on any film project.

I am a film buff who has watched films my own life.  I am very knowledgeable about films and the people who have done them.  I am familiar with character actors from the golden age and films from that era.

I am from the Southside of Chicago, I am trained in Brazilian Jujitsu, Weight Lifting, and Wrestling. I am also a dog lover. I have a Master’s in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts from Central Michigan University and a Bachelors in Communications, Media Arts, and Theatre from Chicago State University. I am licensed in Media Sales and an experience Production Assistant but Acting is my biggest passion and I love it!!

Rob Christopher wrote, directed, and starred in the acclaimed fiction feature Pause of the Clock, which had its World Premiere at the Denver Film Festival in 2015 and screened at the Gene Siskel Film Center in 2016. In January 2017 it was nominated for “Best Chicago Film” by the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle. His second film, Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, had its World Premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival, screened at New York’s Museum of the Moving Image and in several other cities, and was acquired by Cinedigm; it is now streaming on Fandor, Amazon Video, Vudu, Hoopla, Apple TV, and other apps.

For his next film project, he is adapting Gary Indiana’s wicked satire Depraved Indifference. Evangeline Slote, a sociopathic grifter who’s a master manipulator of both people and information, heads a family of con artists who specialize in identity theft. When her alcoholic husband Warren is felled by a massive heart attack, she and her incestuously devoted son Devin concoct a final desperate scheme—which may require the elimination of an elderly New York socialite to complete.

Mackenzie Costanzo is comedy writer whose experience primarily focuses on  character-driven narratives. In addition to a feature-length film, Costanzo has also written several television pilots and comedy sketches.

During her senior year at DePaul University, where she studied Film and Television (Screenwriting), Mackenzie had the opportunity to work as an intern in Los Angeles at The Gotham Group and Wonder Worldwide. Throughout her time at both companies, she provided coverage on numerous titles as well as draft notes for potential clients.

She currently works as a freelance story analyst and reader for CoverFly, where she provides clients, both professional and amateur alike, constructive feedback and suggestions for improving their projects.

When she isn’t writing, Costanzo can often be found exploring Chicago’s restaurant scene, attending improv shows, or watching one of the many films on her ever-growing watchlist.

I am a young, new Writer/Director hoping to positively impact the industry’s future. I am eager to take up any position on set and am constantly working to meet new people.

I have extensive experience in customer service communications, professional organization and being a right-hand (wo)man! As a motivated crew member, I have worked in many different roles and I am ready to learn and adapt to even more. I’m passionate about this industry and I want to contribute my hard work and dedication to unique projects. I have a positive attitude, a drive to succeed and I see my hard work through to the end of any challenge.

I have written, directed and starred in many of my own videos, short films, sketches and even music videos. I’ve spent years performing stand up comedy and improv around Chicago and am currently in a production at The Otherworld Theatre.

Just looking to meet people and help with any projects! Email me at smetzger357@gmail.com

I freelance as a PA. I’ve worked for Zara, Intel, CAT, and Jim Beam Suntory. Production companies I’ve worked for include: North Six Productions, Product Productions (Space Stage Studios), Odd Machine Productions, and Prodigious USA. 

I also freelance as a videographer and editor. I’ve worked with Louis Vuitton, Beige Cashmere, Kindling Group, The Colonie, Free Spirit Media, and City Film. 

You can see a sample of my works on my website: www.lorenzoleyva.com

I really pride myself on working hard and having fun while working with a team! I really love collaboration and the film process. 

I’m a local filmmaker, let’s talk about writing scripts.

I’m a film student with a concentration in Cinematography trying to assemble into the Chicago Film scene! I’m open to help with anything and everything!

I’m an independent filmmaker based in Chicago, IL. I’m a writer/director/producer and I freelance as a Production Assistant for Chicago PD and MED, grip and AC. I look forward to working with you on your next production.

wanna make movies, wanna talk about movies, wanna talk about making movies

a few other things as well, but above is the crux of it all

Born and raised in Chicago, I’m currently a student majoring in Communications and Film Studies at Wake Forest University. I’ve spent the past semester studying abroad in Sydney, Australia and have worked various jobs as a production and post-production assistant for MamaMia, SugarMammaTV, and Social Parade Productions. Currently looking to meet other members and mentors of the filmmaking community in Chicago, and for potential work opportunities for this coming summer!

New to the Chicago area; Currently our in the world discovering myself as an actor and a person. Trying to collaborate with great artists to gain as much knowledge and experience I can in an industry I love.

I’m a film enthusiast that grew up on Indian cinema and moved here as an immigrant at a very young age. Knowing that I wanted to become an all American guy, I joined the U.S. Navy when I was 18. After 4 years, I went back home and got a college degree, upon which I joined one of the largest consulting firms in the world, working in NYC. After many life changes, including a family, I want to ensure I bring experiences like mine on the screen, addressing the joy, despair, feeling of hope and achievement within the diaspora of both the USA and India. My immediate goal is to understand and study screenwriting as well as cinematography, although I have very little experience in either.

My experience isn’t limited to film, it has expanded into working in social media content, creative writing, ghostwriting, and consulting.

Since 2006, I have been accumulating an abundance of skill-building experience while freelancing for film, commercials, web content, marketing videos, music videos, and educational projects. Freelancing with adults and children has strengthened my natural problem-solving abilities and has enhanced my creative flair for project finalization. These desirable attributes have landed me several key positions on sets which have included such celebrities as, Gordan Ramsay, Ruben Fleischer, Kanye West, and Bret Michaels.

I have an infinite passion for visual storytelling and it all began from the moment I saw movies like Halloween (1978), The Ten Commandments, Cobra, Metropolis and many more. I am on here to meet others with the same passion or interest in collaborating. I have other scripts I am working on or finalizing and would love to get a team to work with or help create their films.  Maybe we can be the next group that creates amazing films as a team. Remember the “movie brats” with Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg days? Remember American Zoetrope and how they broke the storytelling rules to create a masterpiece like THX? If you do, contact me and let’s connect on storytelling and films.