The Best Film Tutors in Chicago, IL

Near Chicago, IL

BFA from DePaul, YouTuber with over 2mil Subscribers

I was a camera operator and utility for The Big Ten Network (Rick Church for reference) and went on to freelance for EPSN, MSNBC, Telemundo and more. Outside of sports, I have worked on award-winning films and shows like Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Milwaukee, Easy, Fruity Bros, and The Price Is RIght (John... See Samuel's full profile

Chicago, IL

Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation

I have taken a variety of film classes, written about many films in graduate school, and teach acting and animation history which inescapably intersects the world of film theory and practice. Additionally, as a 3D compositor, I deal with issues of color-correction, lighting, staging, and editing as I... See Jason's full profile

College Applications - Essays - Film - Literature - Speech

Screenwriter. Author. Forensics instructor. Enough about me. This is about you. And I do care. Writing is finding, developing and sharing your voice. Bold, atypical, justified choices win. Our sessions are like coffee talk: loose and flexible... See Mike's full profile

Film Scoring - Berklee College Graduate

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I had an intensive training in film scoring! See John's full profile

Jim - TV / Film / Video / Producer / Writer

I started in film production using film as part of my photo journalism classes in college. Shooting with a Bolex Rex and then Arri, I have produced a number of films for governmental agencies and corporations. Many of these... See James's full profile

Experienced & Patient Tutor in Adobe Creative Suite & Studio Art

My earliest memories are of watching films. I have collected, watched and studied movies for over three decades. I have taken multiple film history and theory courses on my way to getting my Bachelors degree, including genre... See Barry's full profile

Digital Video and Film Production

I attended college for Digital Video and Film production (and supplemented by Advanced Visual Effects). I've used these skills for multiple situations that I find myself able to utilize them - From filming real estate... See Matthew's full profile

Feature Film Director and Editor + Film Professor at University

Feature film director and editor. Directed a feature now streaming on Amazon Prime. Taught Film Studies and Cinematography classes at Fairfield University. Conducted weekly camera, lighting, sound and editing workshops with students... See Dennis's full profile

PhD with 2+ years experience teaching film

I have taught introduction to film at the undergraduate level as well as philosophy in literature and film as part of Duke TIP. I earned a PhD in humanities with coursework in film, including animated film, and earned a... See Robert's full profile

BFA in 2D Animation with Premiere Pro Experience

I studied animation in college and have been professionally trained in all steps of the filmmaking process, from concepting to post-production. I created two short films, both fully animated. In addition to my animation experience, I have... See Moe's full profile

Pump Up Your Script with Award-Winning Screenwriter with MFA from CMU

I am an award-winning screenwriter with experience writing spec scripts, TV pilots, and films. My feature script LOVE, GENOME won first place in the Sloan/CMU Screenplay Competition. I have also been a finalist for the Athena Lab and... See Brandy's full profile

Screenwriter/Filmmaker with Representation in LA

Coverfly selected me to be one of their Endorsed Writers, and my writing has ranked near the top of their Red List. Additionally, I have experience making short films, pitching to producers, and giving feedback on scripts. See Carolina's full profile

Award Winning DGA Director with 15+ years of experience.

The film garnered the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant and is available on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime. Liz's short films have been showcased at prestigious festivals including the Berlin Film Festival, Slamdance Film... See Liz's full profile

Film and Digital Media Tutor

After graduating, I worked in a program where I coached students majoring in Film and Digital Media Arts, further refining my knowledge of film critique by reading academic essays about a wide range of films and genres. During... See Sinjin's full profile

Digital Artist & Photographer

If Film in this subject means using film in photography I am very suited for that as I shot with film in school. Shooting 35mm, medium format and 4x5 sheet film. I can teach how you learn light and shadow to meter.... See Bryan's full profile

Post Production Supervisor

I work full time at a media company in Berkeley, California as a Post Production Supervisor. This means that I do everything from film ingest to animation to editing to audio/music restoration. I have extensive and deep knowledge of... See Evan's full profile

Professional WGA Screenwriter

...and Broken Road Productions to name a few. On the feature side, I've sold and optioned numerous screenplays and have had a film produced entitled "The Comeback Trail" starring Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones and Zach Braff.... See Josh's full profile

Learning Specialist, Writing Coach, 15+ Years Exp., Wyzant Top Tutor

I played at Hollyshorts, Hollywood Shorts, San Diego Film Festival, Santa Cruz Film Festival (Winner Best Actor), The Hollywood Film Festival, Orlando, Tacoma, Central Florida, and many others. I taught Shakespeare on... See Josh's full profile

Filmmaker and Festival Advisor with 15+ years of $5M+ film experience

I am a seasoned Film Industry Advisor with over three years of experience addressing systemic inequities in the film and entertainment industries, particularly focusing on underrepresented groups such as female/non-binary... See Matt's full profile

Script to Screen - Filmmaking Tutor for All Stages

I can help with film school applications, film festival submissions, screenwriting, actor auditions, student filmmaking, film theory, cinema and media studies, film and television essays, American cinema, American... See Acacia's full profile

Film Critic and Journalist for Variety and others, 40+ years

After serving as a film critic for the Albany Knickerbocker News & Union-Star and WGSM Radio, I became a freelance journalist for Variety and other publications. I can teach interviewing skills as well as provide guidance to beginning... See Bob's full profile

Top-Rated Adobe Premiere Pro / Video Editing / Video Production Tutor

If you're looking for a tutor in video production, video editing, or photography I'd be a great fit for you. With a perfect 5-star rating, I have hundreds of hours experience on this site teaching video production to my students. And I'm in the... See Patrick's full profile

Filmmaker and Screenwriter

As a one-man production team, I directed a feature documentary in Nepal and Nicaragua which won "Best International Documentary" at the Laughlin Film Festival. And I won a spot in the CAPE New Writer's Fellowship for... See Will's full profile

Top-Rated Test Prep (SAT / ACT / ISEE / HSPT / SSAT / SCAT) Tutor

I have worked in film for the past ten years, mostly as an actor. I have starred in student films and webisodes, been a stand-in and background and photo double in major motion pictures and tv and have worked as a PA and edited... See Evan's full profile

Successful filmmaker, screenwriting instructor and acting coach

Happily, I received an M.F.A from The American Film Institute, and managed to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short for my AFI film. I've taught acting in various New York schools and Advanced Screenwriting at USC.... See Shelley's full profile