Writers

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.

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.

writing student at the School of the art institute here in Chicago, former freelance editor. looking to make my footing in the film industry here in the city.

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

30+ years in film. Ask me about my experience.

Writer, actor, director looking to AD and PA in the city. Will work for cheap and free. I need the experience and you need the flexibility in your budget!

I’m Joy Payne from Chicago. I’m 41. I’m a actor. I was in a play Gravy Train North. I played one’s of the leading roles. I was on radio several time for poetry. I’m a writer. I have be in a writer contest 2 years ago. I have my undergraduate Degree in Music. I’m also a designer. I’m design clothes, shoes, purses bags and over 1000 products. I’m apart of a writer group. I do some singing. I’m also a photographer, videographer is a sum of my talents. Thank you for your consideration!

Steve is a Chicago native, a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and a member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA). His screenplays have been voted onto the prestigious industry Black List three years in a row and four times in the past five years, including in 2020 with his latest script, The Saturday Night Ghost Club. His feature film screenplay, The Cabin at the End of the World, based on the Stoker Award winning horror novel and written for FilmNation (Arrival, The King’s Speech), made the 2019 Black List. In the previous year, his sci-fi adventure screenplay, Harry’s All-Night Hamburgers, sold to Warner Bros in a competitive bidding war, with Oscar Nominated Producer Andrew Lazar (American Sniper) attached to produce. It also became the only script of 2018 to land in the top 5 on both the annual Black List and the annual Hit List. His previous script, Orb, made the Black List, Hit List, and was voted #1 on the Blood List, honoring the best dark genre screenplays of the year.

As a director, Steve’s short film, Monsters, has amassed over two million views online and screened at more than 100 film festivals around the world, winning 45 awards including Best Short Film at the Comic-Con International Film Festival, along with being named a Vimeo Staff Pick.   

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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. 

Hello all!

I recently graduated from DePaul University’s MS in Film and Television program this past summer with a concentration in cinematography. I’m open to all aspects of production. I want to make a career out of this and I’m willing to do whatever it to make it happen. I look forward to hearing from you!

Virgil Wayne is an American film director, cinematographer, editor, writer and occasional producer. Originally from Chicago, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Daegu, South Korea and Fort Carson, Colorado, first with the U.S. Army Signal Corps, then U.S. Army Special Operations Command. He was later commissioned into the U.S. Air Force as a Space and Missiles Operations Officer specialising in the Global Positioning System constellation and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. He transferred to the Air Force’s Public Affairs branch, serving at the headquarters of Air Force Space Command, followed by assignments in Belgium with NATO, then the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.

He received an honorable discharge from the military in 2006 and later accepted a civilian assignment with NATO in Kabul, Afghanistan, as its Chief of Media Assessments, at the headquarters of the International Security Assistance Force. After leaving NATO for the second time he stayed in Afghanistan and founded the country’s first business-oriented magazine and a boutique public relations agency specialising in strategic communications in crisis and war-torn environments. Some of his clients included the U.S. Army, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.K. Department for International Development and various commercial and non-governmental organisations.

Several years later he served as the Chief of Corporate Communications for an Indonesian-owned international palm oil conglomerate based in Liberia, West Africa. He later served as a Senior Communications Officer for the United Nations Regional Service Centre based in Entebbe, Uganda.

Known primarily for short documentary, commercial and corporate films, since 2018 his films have covered a broad range of narrative, action, comedic and experimental subject matter.

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

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Creative Consultant based in Chicago, IL.

Ben Senior is an independent filmmaker currently working in Chicago. A student of the Infinity Arts Academy Film Department run by Kevin Lucero Less, Senior has developed a taste for films that seek to ask questions and force the audience to think. He has written and directed over 20 films with the help of IAA, as well as writing and directing several projects of his own. As of Fall 2018, Senior has started production on his first independently produced feature film, titled “The Fall”, with the help of fellow high school students. His dedication to the art form and original perspective make for a talented and provocative filmmaker.

Student majoring in Directing with experience in story development, television writers rooms and casting. Long term goals is to direct features and television. Favorite genres are Comedy, Mystery, thriller, horror, Action/Adventure.

Born and raised in the Chicago land area, I’m looking to network and work with amazing people to make our film dreams come true. Hmu if you want to collaborate or if you got an idea!

Tamara Vesna “TV European Spice” bringing unique “flavor” to Film, TV, Media. Comedian, Improv, Fluent in English, Serbian, Russian, some Italian & Japanese. Studied business (BS Economics) in Europe and Film & TV Production in USA! Founder (director & host) of Serbian Television Inc, TV Hollywood producer.  Looking forward being new “Lucy Ricardo”, ”Carol Burnett”, “Phoebe Buff”, being cast in new TV Comedy show or Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino films, next Emmy Award USA series or in feature opposite Jim Carrey, Donald Glover, Eddie Murphy, Johnny Depp, Matt Damon…

I’m a videographer, video editor and sound editor based in Lakeview.
I lost my full time job due to the pandemic restrictions put in place during quarantine, and I have been spending my days editing videos, photos, music, podcasts, and writing. I recently released an album of silly songs called “Filthy Boy” under the artist name Nigel West Palm Beach. I’ve shot and edited videos and photos for salons, public access television stations, comedy festivals, YouTube pages, artists, breweries, websites and comedians.

I hope to speak with you about working together! Stay safe and be well!