JC Farris

Production Assistant with small crew for 4 day corporate shoot.

Producer/Director of Pilot episode of comedic web series. Hire crew, schedule day, shotlist, direct, oversee editing.

Producer & Director for short comedy film. Hired crew, negotiated contracts, oversaw editing process.

Driver/PA for commercial shoot

Assisted with lockup procedure of helicopter shots over busy area of Chicago.

Driver for crew and contestants, ran errands to get supplies, jumped in with whatever crew needed.

On set production assistant. Ran errands, set up lunch, cleaned location, logged shots.

The Hospitality Coordinator is a part of a 4 person guest services team in charge of ensuring a great overall experience for the filmmakers. • Greet and coordinate itineraries for 200+ filmmakers and their guest arriving in Chicago from around the world • Oversee daily schedules of all filmmakers, including transportation to panels, screenings, PR events, interviews and special events • Assist in coordinating interpreters if needed • Inform filmmakers about daily schedules, special screenings and events

Assisted on Chicago episode. 1 day location scout, 2 days as Production Assistant. -location scouting of popular hang outs in popular Chicago neighborhoods -drove talent and crew -obtained releases from contestants -organize paperwork -over assist during shooting

Set Production Assistant for one day shoot. Providing assistance with lockup procedure of two aerial helicopter shots over Chicago.

Jump in wherever needed: setting up lights, assisting camera, slating, adhering to shooting schedule, script supervising, editor's log etc.

Overall production assistant for production and driving cast and crew in 15 passenger van.

Organizied overall logistics for the longest running and largest improv festival in the world • In charge of arranging travel details for featured acts • Worked on details of festival with several staff members, performers, venue personnel & volunteers • Research & coordinate marketing strategies with Producer • Organize distribution of wristbands to over 100 improv groups

Camera Operator for live event webcast

Writer, actress and director for short comedy film.

Director, producer, editor of improv short film 'Pre-Intervention'. 'Three old friends get together for a pre-intervention meeting where they will confront a close friend about her drinking problem, but their issues with each other overshadow the task at hand.'

• Set up and run auditions • Location scouting • Assist with crew calls and hiring for production • Preparation of production worksheet with props, wardrobe, locations for shooting schedule • Development and delivery of call sheets for each production day • On set ensure overall organization and timely adherence to shooting schedule

Producer & Director for dramatic independent short film ‘Dooley’s Delight’ • Made with the ChiFem Filmmaker Collective

Writer & Director for comedic independent short film ‘The Heist’ • Made with the ChiFem Filmmaker Collective

This film was made as part of the Project Imagination contest. We had 10 photos to use as shots in the film. Director: Kent Thomas • Brainstorm with writing group as to which photos to use & storyline for film • Casting • Organized shooting schedule • Overall assistance & organization on set, keeping to shooting schedule

Assistant Director for Music Video for the Chicago artist Rebecca F. Director: Niles Maxwell -organized production -overall assistance on set

Writer & Director for short comedy film.

set production assistant for 3 day shoot with Director Rey Villar. duties - stand in for actors, ran lines with actors, cooked lunch, helped set up lights, assisted script supervisor.