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Mishu currently writes, directs, and produces films of various lengths in Chicago; where the past winters have been so cold the only imaginable reason he has stayed must be undefeatable self-loathing.
He has previously lived in New York (Brooklyn and Binghamton), New Orleans, and Whitewater Wisconsin—where you can go to find cheese hats, Miller High Life, and rock bottom.
Prior to filmmaking, he had spent the past decade desperately seeking validation in a profoundly unsuccessful career in theater and comedy. His theater experience—which can only be described as the opposite of lucrative—lead him to writing and performing in an original comedy special ‘Trapped in the Netflix’, devising the “diluted social satire” play ‘Good Morning Gitmo’, and directing the interactive theatrical experience ‘Out to Get You’; which the Chicago Reader chronicled as “the sort of unwieldy mess only true ambition could create.”
Mishu is grateful to have taken a step away from theater and live performance to focus on filmmaking. Since the transition, he has written and shot six short films. He is now raising funds to shoot a feature film for a brilliant screenplay he has penned.
He is forever thankful to his partner Audrey, his family, and the casts, crews, and audiences who generously share their time.
Lauren Mateling is a 2021 graduate from Columbia College Chicago that has worked mainly in film, theatre, and photography typically doing hair and makeup. While at CCC, their main focus was Makeup Artistry in film and theatre, which quickly turned into them becoming the key hair & makeup artist/designer for several school film and theatre productions. Due to working on various CCC productions and indie ones as well, she has now worked on well over 40 miscellaneous projects within the past 4 years, ranging from larger theatre productions to smaller photoshoots and short films. As of April 2022, she started working at Goldplaited Finishing Salon as a Makeup Artist, where she gets to consistently do beautiful and exciting makeup looks for weddings, photoshoots, school dances, galas, and other special events. Lauren’s love for makeup is very versatile in the way that she is willing to do whatever, and loves doing whatever! Whether it be making people look super glam, super sickly, super bloody, or super avant-garde, they love doing it all.
I am an independent filmmaker, screenwriter, poet, photographer, and musician. I am a native Chicagoan, currently living and working in the Ravenswood neighborhood.
I started making movies when I was 7. As a teen I dove into theater, poetry, piano, and photography. Then filmmaking re-emerged as my primary art form because I realized that it’s the creative culmination of all these fields.
I am a fiercely contemplative and introverted person, and it is ultimately reflected in my films: I’m interested in exploring solitude, romanticism, identity development, love & loss, and all of their intersections. I’m inspired by films that are unafraid to slowly gaze, to move at a human pace, and to draw the viewer into a kind of transcendent co-creation.
I’m grateful that in the last 10 years I’ve amassed a body of work that reflects my evolution as a human. It has helped me see myself. In the next ten years I hope to further blur the line between art and life, and to by extension create a space where others can, through narrative and character, witness their own humanity and growth. I hope that my work is as much of a balm to them as it is to me.
Hi my name is Jordan Sasticum, I am an filmmaker from the PNW. I have helped on various projects here in the Chicagoland area, I write and direct my own stuff when I get the chance. I love to work on sets and help drive people’s vision through to the end.
Gacor
Hello! I am a current student at DePaul University, graduating in June 2023, and looking for opportunities during my last few quarters and post-grad.
I am a very organized, creative, and detail-oriented person and I pride my self on my out-of-the-box thinking and flexibility. My concentration is in Producing, but I have some experience in Directing, Writing, Editing, and Acting as well.
Email me if you are interested in collaborating and I can show you some of the projects I’ve worked on.
-Emma
Comedy screenwriter, getting back into the scene. I’m an old school improvisor (Definition of old school is I took class with Del Close) and in a sketch comedy group for 3 years. Working on screenplay with the intention of entering contests and finding representation. Would like to get to know independent filmmakers and help create YouTube comedy videos.
I picked up guitar at age 12 and immediately started composing my own songs. I attended the University of Chicago where I studied composition. After college, most of my music effort went towards writing songs and performing in bands in Chicago. Following the COVID-19 lockdown, I attended the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program where I studied under Emmy award-winning composer Hummie Mann. There, I combined my preexisting knowledge of theory and composition with studies in writing for film.
I am a jazz musician by training, but I also have extensive experience with orchestral, rock, electronic, and world music. I am equally comfortable leading musicians from the bandstand as a conductor or creating my own digital instruments for use in scores. I love all types of film, but my favorite genres are psychological thrillers, science fiction, and all types of independent film. My favorite film composers include Mica Levi, Theodore Shapiro, Johnny Greenwood, Jóhann Jóhannsson, and Nicholas Britell.
I am a Chicago based, award winning, portrait and unit stills photographer.
My name is Rodescu Hopkins II. I am 32 years old and finishing my last year in film school. I’ve been a freelance photographer for years and want to expand and explore the art form of cinema.
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 am a Makeup Artist with 8 years experience in film and commercial work as well as beauty and editorial.
Stan Miskiewicz is an artistic powerhouse packed with the efficiency, skills, and targeted focus required to accomplish all set milestones in the projects he undertakes. A visual artist for 35+ years, he is able to translate concepts into visuals and is considered the Iron Monk of media production. He possesses extensive knowledge with a formidable range of high-end production experience and has a sense of style and acuity needed in the modern digital media production industry.
Stan started out his career as an editorial photographer in Chicago which quickly propelled him into the field of visual effects. A self-starter, he went on to start his own San Francisco based company, Black Point Studios in 2004, quickly becoming one of the industries go to boutique studios and has worked in several companies distinguishing himself as a superb Art Director, visionary artist, and Producer who gets things done with his hands-on approach, tenacity as well as uncompromising ethics and integrity. His talents have taken him from the U.S. to Europe where he worked on feature films, and help built and run production studios. In 2015, he founded CineAir, a full-service company that focuses on transforming the industry through premium quality camera work and his forward-thinking artistic vision always shows in his work.
Being both a director and artist, combined with the additional technical background, has given Stan a unique perspective in the arena of filmmaking. With a deep understanding of film and camera moves, color correction, editing, compositing, and visual effects, he is able to communicate and comprehend the requirements when working with Producers and Directors, effectively capturing the best possible visuals for the projects.
Stan is a licensed drone operator and was one of the first to receive the FAA 107 remote pilot license and the 107.29 daylight (night) waiver.
For quality work that is on the leading edge of technology, contact Stan today!
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8 years as a professional drone operator and cinematographer.
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20 years as a studio executive and Art Director
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Feature Film VFX artist having IMDb Film Credits
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Owner of Black Point Studios in SF a production, animation, and vfx studio
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Editorial photographer in Europe and the U.S. for AP, UPI, DPA, Berliner Morgan Post, Speigel Magazine, Detroit Free Press, Crain Chicago Business, and others.
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Fashion, Automotive, and Product Photographer
Hey! I’m Johnny. I’ve been producing videos since 2013. It all started with a DSLR in the Smoky Mountains. Since then I’ve grown to work with big name’s like Google, Pinterest, Nike and many others. My focus is always on story, so if you’ve got one to tell, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s make something together!
My experience is largely in the commercial space, but I’m looking to expand into documentary and narrative. I’m open to any and all camera op, assistant camera, and editing opportunities.
You can contact me by email, or call me at (773) 332-2232. See you on set!
Born on Chicago’s Southside, Chris has co-written and produced sketch shows at Steppenwolf, Second City and ETA theaters. In 2019, he and his writing partner Joe Walters were finalists in the “Your Script Produced!” screenwriting contest, and were mentioned in the 2019 November issue of Variety. Chris is committed to keep growing as a writer and content creator in the industry.
I’m a recent graduate from DePaul with a BA in Film and TV. Eager to learn and help.
Hello Chicago Film Scene! I am a Chicago based Editor, Assistant Editor, and Production Assistant looking to help production companies through narrative, documentary, and commercial work. I have shadowed with the Alliance of Documentary Editors (ADE) and have made steps to concentrate on Post-Production during my time as a graduate film student at DePaul with a particular focus on creating queer art.
I’m a graduate from Case Western Reserve University with a Mechanical Engineering degree, but I changed careers to film editing to pursue my true passions. I went to DePaul University and graduated from their Film & Television program with a concentration in Post-Production. During my time there I interned at a local production company, Daily Planet Productions, where I shadowed the in-house editor on workflow processes. I learned about commercial editing and took my experience out to the professional world as an Online Assistant Editor at AL Media Strategy. I volunteer for Chicago Filmmakers, a local non-profit, editing their filmmaker highlight interviews. All of this led me to hone my editing skills and create videos for companies such as 160 Driving Academy and Deep Space Sparkle, educational programs for truck drivers and young art students, respectively.
Recent graduate of DePaul University’s Film and TV program. I have 4 years of experience as a Production Designer, Production Assistant, Props Master, Set Dresser, Covid Compliance Monitor and Assistant, Wardrobe Assistant, Producer and Line Producer, Boom Op, and Casting Assistant. I have acting experience from theater and background work. I’ve also been a Social Media Manager and I’m currently an Event Organizer and Host for K-Pop events in Chicago.
I strive to help tell the stories of POC, LGBTQ+ folks and support crews with the same vision.
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.
I have experience working as a Set PA, Office PA and Casting Assistant. I can also do Production Secretary work.
My body of work includes Feature Film, Short Film, TV Pilot, and Commercial.
I have worked for Amazon Prime, Warner Bros Television, Paramount Plus, TBS, and local production companies.
My entertainment industry specialties include: commercial casting process, assisting in preproduction organization, making and sending out call sheets, efficiently handling expendables pick up and delivery, production on set assistance, production office management, document organization in Scenechronize, receipt coding and submission through Cashet, shaping community involvement through storytelling, and leading performing arts groups both as a performer and instructor.
My general administrative specialties include: office organization, file management, professional phone etiquette, managing schedules, business paperwork and correspondence editing, proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, regular use of Scenechronize, FileMaker Pro, QuickBooks and WordPress, 70-75 WPM with 100% accuracy
Makeup Artistry is my passion. Acting is my first love. I am a Actress with experience in Indie films, Theater, background and featured work. I have been a certified makeup artist since 2015. My credited work is in Fashion, Indie film, and Photography. I have some small SFX makeup background as well.
Noelle Daniels had an interest in audio and music as a child and started pursuing this passion by becoming classically trained on the violin. She chose to further pursue and develop this passion in the Recording Arts program at Flashpoint Chicago. She has since obtained her Associate of Applied Sciences degree. At this point she is pursuing a career focused in sound design and post production for film and video games and can add value to a team with her organizational and team skills. Currently working as a sound editor at Noisefloor LTD based in Chicago!
