Writers

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.

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.

Gacor

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.

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.

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.