How Can I help?

  • Bringing a film to life requires careful planning, coordination, and leadership. These services support filmmakers in building productions that run smoothly from preparation through filming.

    • Producing

      • Support from development through production, working closely with the director and creative team to help guide the film to completion while ensuring the production process remains strategic and efficient.

    • Line Producing and Production Management

      • Oversight of the logistical and operational side of production, ensuring the project is properly planned, staffed, and executed.

    • Budgeting and Scheduling

      • Creation of an initial production budget and shooting schedule to give your project a clear framework for planning, fundraising, and production preparation.

    • Tax Credit Consulting

      • Planning to use the Illinois Film Tax Credit? I’ll be your strategic guide through the process.

  • Great films begin on the page. Drawing on my skills as a producer and a creative, I offer development support to help writers and filmmakers strengthen their scripts and identify budgetary road blocks.

    • Script Notes

      • General feedback on your screenplay highlighting areas that could benefit from further development.

        Notes may address:

        • story structure and pacing

        • Formatting

        • character motivation and clarity

        • dialogue and scene effectiveness

        • Budgetary red flags

    • Story Diagnostics

      • A deeper analysis focused on the underlying engine of your story.

        This service examines:

        • the strength of the central stakes

        • the effectiveness of the emotional arc

        • narrative momentum and pacing

        • whether the core conflict is fully landing

  • Not sure where to start or what you are looking for? Let’s chat — book a free 30 minute consultation here.

  • Coming soon! Short Film Producing in Chicago - an 8 week course designed to help you create an achievable short production plan.

    Click here to get updates on upcoming classes and workshops.

Whether you're developing a short film, feature, or web series, I offer support at different stages of the process to help turn your project into a production-ready film. Services are tailored to the scope and scale of each production.